Net migration reached its lowest level in 1950 (-******) when the number of migrants arriving in the country was estimated at *****, compared to around ****** people departing. In 2024, there were more inflows than outflows, resulting in a net migration of nearly ***** people. Foreign migration of population For several years Poland has been witnessing a positive balance of migration. The number of immigrants reached ******, while emigration reached ****** in 2024. The main directions of permanent emigration are Germany and the United Kingdom. Immigrants coming to Poland to live permanently are mostly returning Polish emigrants. Hence, the most significant number of people came from the United Kingdom and Germany. Much larger is the scale of migration for temporary residence. There has been an increase in the number of immigrants temporarily staying in Poland recently. The number of economic immigrants is growing, especially Ukrainian citizens interested in taking up temporary employment. There is also a noticeable increase in the number of foreigners interested in continuing their education at Polish universities. The analysis of migration trends indicates that Poland is transforming from a typical emigration country into an emigration and immigration country. Internal migration of the population The period from 2017 to 2019 saw an increased number of internal movements. However, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the number of internal migrants fell to ******* in 2020. As a result of internal migration, rural areas gained residents. The balance of migration for rural areas amounted to nearly ****** people. In Mazowieckie, Pomorskie, Małopolskie, Dolnośląskie, and Wielkopolskie region, the inflow of population was greater than the outflow. Therefore, internal migrations caused an increase in the population of those voivodeships. The remaining voivodeships recorded a decrease. The most significant population loss in 2020 was experienced by Lubelskie and Śląskie voivodeships — this trend has been maintained for several years.

Over the period observed, net migration increased and reached 6,800 in 2023, meaning that more people migrated inward than outward from Poland.

Poland PL: Net Migration data was reported at -50,002.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -73,997.000 Person for 2012. Poland PL: Net Migration data is updated yearly, averaging -131,153.500 Person from Dec 1962 (Median) to 2017, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -50,002.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of -304,973.000 Person in 1987. Poland PL: Net Migration data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the total number of immigrants less the annual number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens. Data are five-year estimates.; ; United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum;

In 2024, there were more inflows than outflows, resulting in a net migration of nearly a thousand people. This number increased compared to 2004 when more people were emigrating than immigrating.

The number of immigrants in Poland reached nearly ****** in 2023 and increased by seven percent compared to the previous year. Population in Poland Since 2010, the population of Poland has been decreasing year by year. In 2022, Poland’s society was about ******* lower than in 2012. This result is influenced by birth and death rates, as well as migration rate. Many factors are contributing to these rates. For birth rates, the number of women of reproductive age, changing attitudes toward having many children at a young age, household income, and government incentives such as the 500+ program must be considered. Regarding the death rate, it is necessary to consider the age and number of seniors, as well as medical progress. Therefore, it is estimated that Poland’s population will decrease to slightly over **** million in 2100. Migration in Poland In 1950, Poland had the lowest net migration level, amounting to *******, where more than ****** chose to emigrate, and only about ***** decided to immigrate to Poland. In contrast, net migration in 2023 has reached ***** people, which means more people decided to live in Poland than to leave it. That year, the most Poles who decided to emigrate moved to Ukraine, Germany, and the United Kingdom. By comparison, Poland also had the most significant number of immigrants from Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

This line chart displays net migration (people) by date using the aggregation sum in Poland. The data is about countries per year.

Over the period observed, the net migration rate increased and reached 0.2 per 1000 inhabitants in Poland in 2023, meaning that the outflow of Poles is lower than the inflow.

Poland PL: Migration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Net data was reported at -0.400 NA in 2050. This stayed constant from the previous number of -0.400 NA for 2049. Poland PL: Migration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Net data is updated yearly, averaging -0.400 NA from Jun 1989 (Median) to 2050, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 NA in 2009 and a record low of -0.600 NA in 1989. Poland PL: Migration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Net data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

This horizontal bar chart displays net migration (people) by demonym using the aggregation sum in Poland. The data is about countries per year.

Poland PL: Net Migration: per 1 000 Inhabitants data was reported at -2.970 Person in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.780 Person for 2020. Poland PL: Net Migration: per 1 000 Inhabitants data is updated yearly, averaging -21.980 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2021, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 315.600 Person in 2000 and a record low of -48.060 Person in 1995. Poland PL: Net Migration: per 1 000 Inhabitants data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: OECD Member: Annual.

Migration in Europe in 2024 marks a return to normality after the extreme disruptions experienced in 2022. While in 2022 ******* saw the largest negative net migration balance, with almost * million of its citizens fleeing the eastern European country in the aftermath of Russia's invasion, in 2024 it is in fact the country with the largest positive net migration balance. Over **** million Ukrainians have returned to their home country from abroad, leading Poland, Romania, and Hungary to have large net migration deficits, as they were key recipient countries for Ukrainians in 2022. The other countries which experienced large positive net migration balances in 2023 are all in Western Europe, as the UK, the Netherlands, France, Italy, and Spain all remain popular destinations for migrants.

This horizontal bar chart displays net migration (people) by region using the aggregation sum in Poland. The data is about countries per year.

This dataset is about countries per year in Poland. It has 64 rows. It features 4 columns: country, net migration, and female population.

In 2024, the net migration rate in France reached 152,000. In recent years Europe and France have seen more people arrive than depart. The net migration rate is the difference between the number of immigrants (people coming into an area) and the number of emigrants (people leaving an area) throughout the year. France's highest net migration rate was reached in 2018 when it amounted to 201,000. Armed conflicts and economic migration are some of the reasons for immigration in Europe. The refugee crisis Studies have shown that there were 331,000 immigrant arrivals in France in 2022, which has risen since 2014. The migrant crisis, which began in 2015 in Europe, had an impact on the migration entry flows not only in France but in all European countries. The number of illegal border crossings to the EU over the Eastern Mediterranean route reached a record number of 885,386 crossings in 2015. Immigration in France Since the middle of the 19th century, France has attracted immigrants, first from European countries (like Poland, Spain, and Italy), and then from the former French colonies. In 2023, there were approximately 8.9 million people foreign-born in France. Most of them were living in the Ile-de-France region, which contains Paris, and in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur in the Southeastern part of the country. In 2022, the majority of immigrants arriving in France were from Africa and Europe.

-0.4 (%) in 2015.

This bar chart displays net migration (people) by countries yearly using the aggregation sum in Poland. The data is filtered where the date is 2023. The data is about countries per year.

-0.6 (%) in 2015.

This bar chart displays net migration (people) by currency using the aggregation sum in Poland. The data is about countries per year.

Internal migration in Poland gained new residents in rural areas during the observed period. In 2023, the net migration for rural areas amounted to 49,000 new permanent residents.

This scatter chart displays female population (people) against net migration (people) in Poland. The data is about countries per year.