Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland
Poland: Youth unemployment by educational attainment level was 32.2 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
32.2 Thousand persons
Change on year
up 31.4%
World rank
15th
of 45 countries
All-time high
183 Thousand persons
in 2001
All-time low
15.4 Thousand persons
in 2020
Years of data
29
1997–2025
Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland, 1997–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland is 32.2 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 31.4% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland peaked at 183 Thousand persons in 2001 and was at its lowest, 15.4 Thousand persons, in 2020.
That places Poland 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 74.2 Thousand persons | — |
| 1998 | 56.3 Thousand persons | -24.1% |
| 1999 | 67.9 Thousand persons | +20.6% |
| 2000 | 99.5 Thousand persons | +46.5% |
| 2001 | 183 Thousand persons | +83.9% |
| 2002 | 160.4 Thousand persons | -12.3% |
| 2003 | 132.3 Thousand persons | -17.5% |
| 2004 | 105.7 Thousand persons | -20.1% |
| 2005 | 95.3 Thousand persons | -9.8% |
| 2006 | 72.6 Thousand persons | -23.8% |
| 2007 | 46.7 Thousand persons | -35.7% |
| 2008 | 39.7 Thousand persons | -15.0% |
| 2009 | 52.2 Thousand persons | +31.5% |
| 2010 | 58.6 Thousand persons | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 55.1 Thousand persons | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 58.2 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 50.7 Thousand persons | -12.9% |
| 2014 | 46.7 Thousand persons | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 37.1 Thousand persons | -20.6% |
| 2016 | 38.5 Thousand persons | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 25.2 Thousand persons | -34.5% |
| 2018 | 20.3 Thousand persons | -19.4% |
| 2019 | 20.2 Thousand persons | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 15.4 Thousand persons | -23.8% |
| 2021 | 17.1 Thousand persons | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 18.9 Thousand persons | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 23.2 Thousand persons | +22.8% |
| 2024 | 24.5 Thousand persons | +5.6% |
| 2025 | 32.2 Thousand persons | +31.4% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 32.2 Thousand persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 14.4 Thousand persons, 2.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Poland's 32.2 Thousand persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.5 Thousand persons, 1.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66.13 Thousand persons | 56.3 Thousand persons | 74.2 Thousand persons | 3 |
| 2000s | 98.74 Thousand persons | 39.7 Thousand persons | 183 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.06 Thousand persons | 20.2 Thousand persons | 58.6 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.88 Thousand persons | 15.4 Thousand persons | 32.2 Thousand persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More work & labour data for Poland
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0452 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 22,799 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 9,591 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 9,786 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 9,544 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 19,330 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland?
- Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland was 32.2 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 183 Thousand persons in 2001.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.4 Thousand persons in 2020.
- How does Poland rank for youth unemployment by educational attainment level?
- Poland ranks 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is youth unemployment by educational attainment level rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Youth unemployment by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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