The majority of the increase is accounted for by Ukrainian refugees, though other forms of migration to Poland have also been rising rapidly.
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Number of Belarusians doubles in Poland since 2020 amid surge of refugees
Poland has offered sanctuary to thousands of Belarusians fleeing repression by Lukashenko’s regime.
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Almost half a million foreigners with residence permits in Poland, up 13% since start of 2020
The data confirm that Poland’s recent unprecedented wave of immigration has continued amid the pandemic.
