This statistic shows the median age of the population in Poland from 1950 to 2100. The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population. In 2020, the median age of the Polish population was 40.5 years.

Poland's population has been aging since 1950, with the median age for both men and women showing a consistent upward trend. In 2023, Polish women reached a median age of **** years, a stark contrast to the **** years recorded in 1950. Declining population and life expectancy The aging population trend is accompanied by a decline in overall population numbers. Poland's population is projected to decrease to approximately **** million by 2100, down from over **** million in 2023. Despite this decline, life expectancy has been increasing, particularly for women. In 2023, the average life expectancy for Polish women reached ** years, a remarkable 20-year increase from 1950. Population structure. Population structure As life expectancy increases, the structure of the Polish population is changing. The number of people of post-working age has steadily increased, while the number of children under two years of age has fallen. This trend is reflected in the rising number of two-person households without children, which rose by nearly ** percent between 2005 and 2024.

The life expectancy for a newborn, regardless of gender, born in 2024 in Poland was 78 years. This means that if the mortality conditions of the population remained unchanged throughout their lives, they would live to this age on average. In general, the life expectancy increased in the observed period.

In the observed period, the average life expectancy increased in Poland. The average life expectancy for women in 2023 was ** years. For comparison, in 1950, women lived ** years shorter on average. Statistically, women live longer than men in Poland.

This bar chart displays median age (year) by capital city using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Poland. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays female population (people) against median age (year) 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, female population, and median age.

This horizontal bar chart displays median age (year) by currency using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Poland. The data is about countries per year.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Poland. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Poland. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Poland, the median household income stands at $123,214 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, followed by $91,948 for the 45 to 64 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $49,083.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

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The life expectancy for a newborn, regardless of gender, born in 2024 in Poland was 78 years. Statistically, women live longer than men. However, males born in the Malopolska voivodship will live the longest (76 years) compared to other regions in Poland, i.e., three years longer than in the Łódzkie voivodship, where the average life expectancy at birth was the lowest in Poland — 73 years.

This horizontal bar chart displays median age (year) by ISO 3 country code using the aggregation average, weighted by population 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, birth rate, and median age.

Poland PL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data was reported at 24.500 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.456 % for 2016. Poland PL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data is updated yearly, averaging 15.458 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24.500 % in 2017 and a record low of 9.373 % in 1960. Poland PL: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old 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. Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

Retirement Age Men in Poland remained unchanged at 65 Years in 2025 from 65 Years in 2024. This dataset provides - Poland Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The median age for individuals getting married in Poland increased during the observed period. Both men and women married later in 2023 compared to 1980. At the same time, the age increased by nearly seven years for both genders.

The average age of women giving birth in Poland has changed significantly. In 1990, the largest share of women giving birth was in the ***** age group. The situation changed over the years, and in 2023, the highest percentage of women giving birth was in the ***** age group.

PL: Number of Deaths Ages 5-9 Years data was reported at 164.000 Person in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 175.000 Person for 2018. PL: Number of Deaths Ages 5-9 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 328.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2019, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 950.000 Person in 1990 and a record low of 164.000 Person in 2019. PL: Number of Deaths Ages 5-9 Years 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: Health Statistics. Number of deaths of children ages 5-9 years; ; Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org.; Sum; Aggregate data for LIC, UMC, LMC, HIC are computed based on the groupings for the World Bank fiscal year in which the data was released by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation.

This bar chart displays median age (year) by ISO 2 country code using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Poland. The data is filtered where the date is 2023. The data is about countries per year.

This dataset is about countries in Poland. It has 1 row. It features 5 columns: currency, capital city, continent, and median age.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Poland town household income by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age-based income distribution of Poland town income.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Poland, Maine annual median income by age groups dataset (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Age-wise distribution of Poland, Maine household incomes: Comparative analysis across 16 income brackets

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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