The national groups that saw the largest increases were Belarusians, Ukrainians, Indians, Colombians and Nepalis.
immigration
Foreign women responsible for 5.5% of births in Poland last year
The figure doubled compared to 2021 but that was not enough to compensate for a continued overall decline in births.
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Census will bring Poland demographic clarity amid falling births and rising immigration
Tim Judah
It will show to what extent Poland is becoming like a rich western country.
Government entices foreign doctors to Poland with “simplified procedure” and “decent earnings”
The health minister handed medical licences to five Belarusian and Ukrainian doctors who have completed the new process.
Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for third year running
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Record number of firms registered by foreigners in Poland
The number of new firms registered by foreigners rose 12% last year, and has doubled since 201
Ukrainian worker left at bus stop by Polish employer after suffering stroke dies
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As Germany opens its labour market, should Poland be worried about losing Ukrainian workers?
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Foreign visitors spend record amount in Poland
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