Ukrainians Increasingly Stay in Poland, Economic Contribution Estimated at 94 Billion Zlotys ($24.1 Billion)
Ukrainian refugees are settling in Poland in growing numbers, contributing an estimated 94 billion zlotys ($24.1 billion) to the Polish economy in 2025, equivalent to 2.4% of GDP. Employment among refugees has risen to 76%, with 65.4% not planning to leave and 43.6% no longer sending remittances to Ukraine.
Ukrainian refugees are increasingly choosing to remain in Poland, with their economic contribution now estimated at 94 billion zlotys ($24.1 billion), according to recent data.
A survey shows 65.4% of employed Ukrainians do not plan to leave Poland, while roughly 30% intend to stay long-term or permanently. Additionally, 43.6% no longer send earnings back to Ukraine, instead spending them locally, citing wages, career prospects, stability, and family as key reasons.
In 2025, working Ukrainian refugees contributed approximately 94 billion zlotys, representing 2.4% of Poland’s gross domestic product. The employment rate among Ukrainian refugees has risen to 76%, with another 13% of working-age individuals engaged in self-employment.
Since 2022, Ukrainians have filed nearly 135,000 business registration applications, underscoring growing entrepreneurial activity.
Social payments from Poland accounted for only 10% of refugee household income, while transfers from Ukraine made up just 2%, indicating high labor market integration.
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