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Unemployment with basic education in Poland

Poland: Unemployment with basic education was 4.6% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
4.6%
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
82nd
of 129 countries
All-time high
27.1%
in 2004
All-time low
4.2%
in 2022
Years of data
28
1997–2024

Unemployment with basic education in Poland, 1997–2024

5101520251997201020241997: 13.8 % of total labor force with basic education1998: 13.3 % of total labor force with basic education1999: 17 % of total labor force with basic education2000: 19.6 % of total labor force with basic education2001: 23.5 % of total labor force with basic education2002: 26.3 % of total labor force with basic education2003: 26.8 % of total labor force with basic education2004: 27.1 % of total labor force with basic education2005: 26.8 % of total labor force with basic education2006: 22.1 % of total labor force with basic education2007: 15.5 % of total labor force with basic education2008: 12 % of total labor force with basic education2009: 14.5 % of total labor force with basic education2010: 17.3 % of total labor force with basic education2011: 18.1 % of total labor force with basic education2012: 19.3 % of total labor force with basic education2013: 20.3 % of total labor force with basic education2014: 18.9 % of total labor force with basic education2015: 10.4 % of total labor force with basic education2016: 8.8 % of total labor force with basic education2017: 7.1 % of total labor force with basic education2018: 5.6 % of total labor force with basic education2019: 4.6 % of total labor force with basic education2020: 4.4 % of total labor force with basic education2021: 4.5 % of total labor force with basic education2022: 4.2 % of total labor force with basic education2023: 4.4 % of total labor force with basic education2024: 4.6 % of total labor force with basic education

Source: Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO). Measured in % of total labor force with basic education.

Analysis

The most recent figure for unemployment with basic education in Poland is 4.6%, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and down 75.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, unemployment with basic education in Poland peaked at 27.1% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 4.2%, in 2022.

Poland ranks 82nd of 129 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 14.7% 13.3% 17.0% 3
2000s 21.4% 12.0% 27.1% 10
2010s 13.0% 4.6% 20.3% 10
2020s 4.4% 4.2% 4.6% 5

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  1. 79 Iran, Islamic Republic of 5.0% compare
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  3. 81 Burkina Faso 4.7% compare
  4. 83 Czechia 4.3% compare
  5. 84 Israel 4.3% compare
  6. 85 Malta 4.2% compare

See the full ranking of 149 places β†’

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All data for Poland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is unemployment with basic education in Poland?
Unemployment with basic education in Poland was 4.6% in 2024, according to Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO).
What is the highest unemployment with basic education recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 27.1% in 2004.
What is the lowest unemployment with basic education recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 4.2% in 2022.
How does Poland rank for unemployment with basic education?
Poland ranks 82nd out of 129 countries with data for 2024.
Is unemployment with basic education rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is down 75.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland data come from?
The figures come from Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment with basic education (% of total labor force with basic education). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Unemployment with basic education (% of total labor force with basic education)
Unit
% of total labor force with basic education
Source
Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
149 places, 2,702 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

The percentage of the labor force with a basic level of education who are unemployed. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).