According to the Bank of the Polish Economy (BGK), Ukrainian migrants contributed to an increase in Polish budget revenues by 15.1 billion zlotys (nearly $4 billion) in 2024. This figure significantly exceeds the amount of social assistance received by Ukrainians during this period.Analysis conducted by BGK experts shows that for every 1 zloty received by Ukrainians under the “Family 800 Plus” program, they paid approximately 5.4 zlotys in taxes to the state budget. This refutes the myth that migrants are a burden on the Polish social system.
As of 2024, more than 2 million Ukrainians live in Poland, of whom about one million arrived after the start of the full-scale war in 2022. This group constitutes a significant portion of the workforce in many sectors of the Polish economy.
Employment of Ukrainian citizens in Polish companies has been declining recently. However, this does not indicate a decrease in their economic activity. On the contrary, more and more Ukrainians in Poland are deciding to open their own businesses, becoming entrepreneurs and creating new jobs.
In the labor market, Ukrainians most frequently work in entry-level (45%) and mid-level positions (40%), and less commonly in management positions (9%). Despite this, 85% of Ukrainians in Poland are satisfied with their salary levels relative to their qualifications. Moreover, 70% of respondents indicated that they manage to save money each month.
According to research by the University of Warsaw, Ukrainians in Poland spend about 80% of their income in the local market, further stimulating the country’s economy.
Ukrainians in Poland: Economic Contribution Exceeds Social Benefits Fivefold
