The figure fell to 1.07 in 2025, one of the lowest levels in the world and well below the “replacement rate” of 2.1 needed to prevent population decline.
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Poland’s population decline accelerated in 2025, with 168,000 more deaths than births
It was the 13th year in a row that more people have died than been born in the country.
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Birth numbers in Poland drop to 15 year low, despite expanded child benefit scheme
The government’s flagship “500+” programme has not boosted births, although it has helped reduce poverty.
