In 2024, the number of live births in Poland was the lowest since 2017 and amounted to *** per 1,000 population. The highest rate was recorded in 1950 when the number of births per **** people was nearly **. Population in Poland Since 2010, the year in which the census was conducted in Poland, the population has been gradually and systematically decreasing. The society has reduced by ******* since 2010. Many factors influence this state. Both the birth and death rate and the migration rate. When analyzing the birth and death rate, one must consider both the size of the group of women at reproductive age, the number of elderly, and the fertility rate. The latter can be stimulated by an increase in household income as well as by social transfers, such as the government program for families with children called “500+”. It is predicted that by **** the population of Poland will decline to over **** million people. Situation of Polish families In developed countries, the financial situation plays a key role in family planning. The average family in Poland had **** people in 2023, and since 2010 this indicator has been systematically decreasing. Although the financial situation of Poles is improving every year, their increasing costs of living, lack of stability, and awareness of investments related to having a family make Poles postpone their decision on parenthood. The government's “500 plus” family support program was designed to help Polish families with children to develop further. However, recent surveys of birth rates indicate that this goal has not been fully achieved.
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<li>Poland birth rate for 2024 was <strong>9.00</strong>, a <strong>1.66% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Poland birth rate for 2023 was <strong>9.15</strong>, a <strong>1.55% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Poland birth rate for 2022 was <strong>9.30</strong>, a <strong>1.53% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
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Fertility rate, total (births per woman) in Poland was reported at 1.158 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Fertility rate, total (births per woman) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.
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<li>Poland fertility rate for 2024 was <strong>1.48</strong>, a <strong>0.55% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Poland fertility rate for 2023 was <strong>1.47</strong>, a <strong>0.62% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Poland fertility rate for 2022 was <strong>1.46</strong>, a <strong>0.69% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with age-specific fertility rates of the specified year.
The number of live births in Poland reached over ******* in 2024 and decreased by nearly *** percent compared to the previous year.
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Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) in Poland was reported at 6.191 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.
In 2024, Monaco was the European country estimated to have the highest fertility rate. The country had a fertility rate of 2.1 children per woman. Other small countries such as Gibraltar or Montenegro also came towards the top of the list for 2024, while the large country with the highest fertility rate was France, with 1.64 children per woman. On the other hand, Ukraine had the lowest fertility rate, averaging around one child per woman.
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Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in Poland was reported at 7.4 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Birth rate, crude - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.
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Life expectancy at birth, female (years) in Poland was reported at 82.4 years in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Life expectancy at birth, female (years) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.
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Historical chart and dataset showing Poland death rate by year from 1950 to 2025.
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Life expectancy at birth, male (years) in Poland was reported at 74.8 years in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Life expectancy at birth, male (years) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.
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Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) in Poland was reported at 1.06 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Sex ratio at birth (male births per female births) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.
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Life expectancy at birth, total (years) in Poland was reported at 78.51 years in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Life expectancy at birth, total (years) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.
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<li>Poland life expectancy for 2024 was <strong>79.43</strong>, a <strong>0.21% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Poland life expectancy for 2023 was <strong>79.27</strong>, a <strong>0.2% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Poland life expectancy for 2022 was <strong>79.11</strong>, a <strong>0.21% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
The number of deaths in Poland reached nearly ******* in 2024 and slightly decreased compared to the previous year. In 2023, nearly ** people per 1000 inhabitants died. Leading causes of death and demographic patterns Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the primary cause of death in Poland, accounting for ** percent of all fatalities in 2023. Malignant tumors were responsible for approximately one in four deaths, highlighting the need for continued focus on prevention and treatment of these major health issues. The gender distribution of deaths showed a slight disparity, with over ******* deaths among men and ******* among women recorded in the same year. Infant deaths in Poland The infant mortality rate is defined as the number of deaths of children under one year. The number of infant deaths in Poland from 1980 to 2023 has decreased. The highest mortality in 2023 occurred among babies up to one year. However, by sex, the most increased mortality occurs in male infants, i.e., *** boys against *** girls. On the other hand, the mortality rate decreased with the birth of another child. In 2023, *** babies died, being the mother’s first child. In the case of the birth of a fifth child or more, mortality increased to **.
In 2024, Germany was the leading EU country in terms of population, with around 85 million inhabitants. In 2050, approximately 89.2 million people will live in Germany, according to the forecast. See the total EU population figures for more information. The global population The global population is rapidly increasing. Between 1990 and 2015, it increased by around 2 billion people. Furthermore, it is estimated that the global population will have increased by another 1 billion by 2030. Asia is the continent with the largest population, followed by Africa and Europe. In Asia,the two most populous nations worldwide are located, China and India. In 2014, the combined population in China and India alone amounted to more than 2.6 billion people. for comparison, the total population in the whole continent of Europe is at around 741 million people. As of 2014, about 60 percent of the global population was living in Asia, with only approximately 10 percent in Europe and even less in the United States. Europe is the continent with the second-highest life expectancy at birth in the world, only barely surpassed by Northern America. In 2013, the life expectancy at birth in Europe was around 78 years. Stable economies and developing and emerging markets in European countries provide for good living conditions. Seven of the top twenty countries in the world with the largest gross domestic product in 2015 are located in Europe.
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.
The majority of immigrants moving to Sweden in 2023 were Swedes returning to Sweden. Nearly 10,600 Swedes returned to their home country in 2023. The remaining top five countries of origin were India, Poland, Germany, and Syria. In total, 95,000 people immigrated to Sweden in 2023.
Syrians largest immigrant group
Of Sweden's foreign-born population, Syrians made up the largest group. Following the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War in 2011, many people left the country in search of a better life in Europe, some of which landed in Sweden. In 2022, Sweden hosted the world's 7th largest group of Syrian refugees.
Immigration drives population increase in Sweden
Over the past decade, Sweden has seen a positive migration rate, with more people immigrating to the country than people leaving. This is one of the main reasons why the country's population has been increasing steadily over recent years.
Of the foreign inhabitants residing in Iceland in 2023, the highest number had a Polish origin. Over 23,000 people with a Polish origin lived in Iceland. Danes, who made up the second largest group of foreign-born citizens, only counted 3,900 people. People from Poland also made up the largest group of people immigrating to Iceland in 2022.
Poles in Iceland
The number of immigrants from Poland started to increase after the country joined the European Union in 2004. Even though Iceland is not a member of the EU, it is a part of the European Economic Area (EEA), meaning that people from Poland do not need a residence or work permit when moving to Iceland. Traditionally, many Poles have been working in Iceland's important fishing industry, but in recent years, tourism, health care, and construction have also become important industries for Polish immigrants. In 2022, the tourism industry was the third largest employer in the country.
Employment in Iceland
The Nordic country is known for its high employment rates and high living standards. In 2022, more than 83 percent of the country's working age population was employed. This was the highest of the OECD countries that year.
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In 2024, the number of live births in Poland was the lowest since 2017 and amounted to *** per 1,000 population. The highest rate was recorded in 1950 when the number of births per **** people was nearly **. Population in Poland Since 2010, the year in which the census was conducted in Poland, the population has been gradually and systematically decreasing. The society has reduced by ******* since 2010. Many factors influence this state. Both the birth and death rate and the migration rate. When analyzing the birth and death rate, one must consider both the size of the group of women at reproductive age, the number of elderly, and the fertility rate. The latter can be stimulated by an increase in household income as well as by social transfers, such as the government program for families with children called “500+”. It is predicted that by **** the population of Poland will decline to over **** million people. Situation of Polish families In developed countries, the financial situation plays a key role in family planning. The average family in Poland had **** people in 2023, and since 2010 this indicator has been systematically decreasing. Although the financial situation of Poles is improving every year, their increasing costs of living, lack of stability, and awareness of investments related to having a family make Poles postpone their decision on parenthood. The government's “500 plus” family support program was designed to help Polish families with children to develop further. However, recent surveys of birth rates indicate that this goal has not been fully achieved.