For several years, Poland has been attracting the attention of specialists from around the world. Its dynamic economic growth, a stable labor market, and openness towards foreign experts make Poland an attractive destination for those seeking new professional challenges. In this article, we present the latest statistical data and highlight the regions and industries that are experiencing the highest interest. We also offer assistance with relocation and handling the formalities related to taking up employment in Poland.

Stable Labor Market

According to the latest data, in November 2024 the registered unemployment rate was 5%. Compared to the previous month, there was a slight increase of 0.1 percentage point, and the number of registered unemployed reached 774.5 thousand people. It is also worth noting that, according to Eurostat data (October 2024), the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.1%. Thanks to these figures, Poland ranks among the leading countries in the European Union in terms of labor market stability.

Attractive Regions

In Poland, the greatest career opportunities can be found in metropolitan areas such as Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, and the Tri-City (Gdańsk, Sopot, Gdynia).

• Warsaw is the heart of business and finance, hosting numerous international corporations.
• Kraków is known for its developing BPO/SSC service sector and is the headquarters of many renowned companies.
• Wrocław attracts specialists primarily from the IT industry and the automotive sector.
• Tri-City is dynamically developing its logistics, maritime, and technology sectors.

Information about current rental offers for apartments can be found here:
Warszawa,
Kraków,
Wrocław,
Gdańsk.

Industries Open to Foreigners

Poland is becoming increasingly attractive for foreign specialists, especially in key sectors such as information technology, finance, construction, healthcare, and education. The country is emerging as a technological hub in Central and Eastern Europe, consistently looking for programmers, analysts, and cybersecurity experts. Simultaneously, the development of business service centers such as BPO/SSC means that professionals in accounting, finance, and HR have many opportunities for development here. Polish companies are also heavily investing in infrastructure, increasing the demand for engineers, architects, and skilled manual workers. In the healthcare sector, there is a growing need to employ doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists, while educational institutions regularly seek foreign language teachers and academic lecturers.

Life and Work in Poland – 2025

(Current Report)

On January 10, 2025, the Department of the Labor Market at the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy released a brochure entitled “Life and Work in Poland – 2024”. This document provides comprehensive information on the living and working conditions in Poland, employment, running a business, as well as the levels of income, wages, taxes, and social security contributions. The brochure was prepared within the EURES network, which provides European Union labor market mediation and advisory services. It is addressed to citizens of European Union countries and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) who are planning to start a professional career in Poland. Due to the exceptional situation caused by the war in Ukraine, the brochure also includes dedicated informational sections for Ukrainian citizens who arrived in Poland after February 24, 2022, and who benefit from the provisions of the law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens.

The full publication concerning life and work in Poland can be downloaded here.

Sources:
https://eures.europa.eu/living-and-working/labour-market-information/labour-market-information-poland_pl
https://stat.gov.pl/obszary-tematyczne/inne-opracowania/informacje-o-sytuacji-spoleczno-gospodarczej/biuletyn-statystyczny-nr-102024,4,155.html
https://stat.gov.pl/obszary-tematyczne/rynek-pracy/bezrobocie-rejestrowane/stopa-bezrobocia-rejestrowanego-w-latach-1990-2024,4,1.html
https://www.gov.pl/web/rodzina/gus-potwierdzil-nasze-szacunki-dot-bezrobocia-w-listopadzie