Who is displacing Ukrainians in the Polish labor market: statistics.

Ukrainian workers in Poland remain the largest foreign group

According to the report by Gi Group, there is a rapid increase in the number of workers from Nepal, the Philippines, and Colombia in Poland. The increase in the number of Colombians is particularly notable, tripling in just a year.

The report found that the number of work permits for foreigners in Poland has significantly increased:

• Filipinos - up by 60%;
• Nepalese - up by 46%;
• Colombians - up by 337% (3.3 times more compared to 2023).

This indicates that Poland is becoming increasingly attractive to workers from Asia and Latin America. Citizens of these countries are willing to work for lower wages and accept poorer working conditions, making them appealing to employers.

In September 2024, approximately 779,000 Ukrainians were working in Poland. This is a significant number, however, the share of Ukrainians among foreign workers is decreasing due to the return of refugees to Ukraine, emigration to other EU countries, and competition from other countries.

Ukrainian workers remain an important labor force for Poland due to cultural proximity and a simplified employment procedure, but growing competition demands upskilling and adaptation to changes in the market.

Few Ukrainians are willing to work in Poland for a salary below €900. Most expect a salary ranging from 4000 to 7700 zł net (€1770), and 10% want to earn over 7700 zł.