Ukrainians added 94 billion zloty to Poland's GDP in 2025

The economic impact of Ukrainian refugees on Poland in 2025 proved to be significant. Their presence added approximately 94 billion zloty to the national GDP, which is equivalent to 2.4% of the country's total output.

Sources of economic contribution

The formation of this indicator occurs not only due to tax payments. Employment, consumption levels, labour productivity and contributions to social funds also play a crucial role.

Work remains the primary source of income for Ukrainian families. Wages account for approximately 87% of all financial inflows to households. Over the past year, the employment rate among Ukrainian refugees increased from 69% to 76%.

The problem of undervalued qualifications

Despite the increase in the number of employed individuals, a significant proportion of Ukrainians work below their educational level. Statistics indicate that 62% of refugees of working age have higher education. However, only 29% of them hold managerial, professional or technical positions.

The opposite trend is observed in the sphere of manual labour: 38% of Ukrainian refugees are employed in positions that do not match their qualification level.

Contribution to the healthcare system

Ukrainians also positively influence the financial stability of the Polish medical system. In 2025, refugees' insurance contributions to the National Health Fund exceeded the costs of their treatment by approximately 50 million zloty.

The economic integration of Ukrainians is gradually becoming one of the factors influencing the development of the Polish economy. Meanwhile, an increasing number of Ukrainians are considering Poland as a country for long-term residence.