“Almost 80% of Ukrainians are already employed or looking for work in Poland-surveyThe employment rate of Ukrainians in Poland has reached 78%, which is higher than among Poles. Half of pre-war migrants plan to
stay in the country, while 56% of refugees are still undecided about their future.”, — write: unn.ua
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According to the survey, work is the main source of income for Ukrainians in Poland, as well as a factor contributing to their long stay in Poland. About half of the respondents (both pre-war migrants and war refugees) say that this is an opportunity to support themselves and their families. Also among the reasons to stay in Poland is the opportunity to find a job that brings pleasure.
The employment rate of Ukrainians in Poland is growing due to the employment of refugees who arrived in the country after 2022. On the other hand, unemployment among refugees is generally higher than in the Polish economy. the study also states that 19% of military migrants are unemployed, as “a significant proportion of refugee women who care for children are looking for part-time work, which is a problem given the low use of part-time contracts in the Polish economy.
Poland is a country where the percentage of employment of Ukrainian refugees is higher compared to other European countries. And despite the fact that Polish employers are still experiencing a shortage of personnel in vacancies previously filled by Ukrainian men, the contribution of refugees to the development of the Polish economy last year amounted to approximately 1% of GDP
The percentage of Ukrainian citizens who declare their intention to settle in Poland for permanent residence is not growing: this intention is expressed by 50% of pre-war migrants and 20% of refugees. But a study by the National Bank of Poland states that more and more Ukrainian citizens have not yet decided on their plans for the future. compared to previous studies, the percentage of “hard to say” responses in Polish residence plans has increased – both among pre-war migrants (from 36% to 39% in 2023) and among refugees (from 48% to 56% in 2023).
The housing situation of pre-war migrants and refugees is gradually improving, which indicates the integration of refugees. Just over 70% percent of migrants from both groups rent housing. But the percentage of Ukrainians who have their own apartment among pre-war immigrants is much higher.
More than 90% of Ukrainian children study in the Polish education system. According to parents, the biggest difficulties for children during their stay in Poland are: ignorance of the Polish language (36% of answers), lack of friends (33% of answers) and deterioration of living standards compared to the situation before the war (29% of answers).
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Migrants continue to support their loved ones in Ukraine. In particular, 40% transfer funds, and 49% provide financial assistance, primarily to family members. And this trend is growing.
The gender structure of Ukrainians in Poland is dominated by women – approximately 67%. Half of the respondents are aged 27-44 years, 47% of migrants are well – educated people. Displaced persons come from all regions of Ukraine.
The study was conducted among migrants from Ukraine in the period from May to July 2024.
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779.3 thousand Ukrainians officially work in Poland, including 406.5 thousand men and 372.7 thousand women. Most Ukrainians are concentrated in the Masovian Voivodeship – 188.1 thousand people.