Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland
Poland: Youth unemployment by educational attainment level was 32.2 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland, 1997–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland is 32.2, 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 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 15.4, in 2020.
That places Poland 13th out of 36 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66.13 | 56.3 | 74.2 | 3 |
| 2000s | 98.74 | 39.7 | 183 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.06 | 20.2 | 58.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.88 | 15.4 | 32.2 | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Poland
- 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)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 58.3% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 65.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland?
- Youth unemployment by educational attainment level in Poland was 32.2 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 183 in 2001.
- What is the lowest youth unemployment by educational attainment level recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.4 in 2020.
- How does Poland rank for youth unemployment by educational attainment level?
- Poland ranks 13th out of 36 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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