The figure indicates that the Polish economy almost fully utilises its available labour resources.
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Unemployment in Poland falls below 5% for first time since 1990
New data from state statistical agency show that unemployment fell to 4.9% in June.
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Government announces Poland’s highest ever minimum wage rise
The minimum monthly wage will rise by 590 zloty next year to 3,600 zloty before tax.
Unemployment in Poland lowest since 1990
Unemployment fell to 4.9% in Poland last month, dropping below 5% for the first time since 1990.
Unemployment in Poland falls to lowest level in decades and second lowest in EU
Unemployment in Poland was 2.9% in December 2021.
Poland records EU’s second largest employment rise during pandemic
While the workforce has shrunk in most member states, Poland’s has expanded by 150,000 people.
Poland with EU’s third highest employment rate for non-EU migrants
The share of non-EU citizens in employment in Poland last year was 78%, behind only the Czech Republic and Lithuania.
Polish province had EU’s lowest unemployment rate in 2020
But Poland’s figures may conceal growing “hidden unemployment”, say experts.
Parliament approves president’s “solidarity payments” for those who lost jobs during crisis
People put out of work during the pandemic can receive three monthly supplements.
