Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Report: Ukrainian Refugees Boost Poland's Economy Significantly
Imagine a lot of people from Ukraine came to Poland because of a war.
A new report looked at whether these people helped or hurt the Polish economy.
The report said that the Ukrainian refugees have actually helped the economy!
They found that the refugees didn't take away jobs or lower pay for Polish workers.
In fact, by allowing Ukrainians to work and start businesses, Poland's economy grew by a lot.
The report also pointed out that if Ukrainians were better helped in the workforce, the economy could grow even more.
Some Ukrainians have jobs that are not the best use of their education, and not knowing Polish makes it harder to find a job.
A report by UNHCR and Deloitte indicates Ukrainian refugees have significantly boosted Poland's economy.
The report states that Ukrainian refugees have not caused unemployment or wage drops for Polish workers.
Poland's GDP increased by 2.7% in 2024 due to the influx of Ukrainian refugees.
Ukrainian refugees contribute to a more specialized and productive Polish economy.
Addressing integration gaps could yield significant macroeconomic gains.
- Who
- The report was produced by UNHCR and Deloitte.
- What
- A report states that Ukrainian refugees have significantly contributed to Poland's economy.
- When
- The report was published on Tuesday.
- Where
- Poland
- Why
- The report aimed to assess the economic impact of Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
- GDP Boost in 2024
- 2.7%
- Report Authors
- UNHCR and Deloitte
- Potential Economic Gains
- 6 billion zlotys ($1.60 billion) annually
- Location
- Warsaw