Between 1820 and 1957, at least 400,000 people migrated from Poland to the United States. Due to Poland's complicated border-history, many Polish migrants were recorded as having other nationalities, particularly Austrian, German and Russian (all migrants who claimed to be Polish between 1899 and 1919 were recorded as being one of these other nationalities), therefore the exact number of Polish migrants to the United States during this time is unknown. From 1920 onwards, Poland's sovereignty and independence was acknowledged by the United States government (US President Wilson was instrumental in helping to establish the independent Republic of Poland), and the figures become more reliable. The years with the highest number of documented Polish migrants to the US was after the First World War in the early 1920s, with almost 100,000 Poles migrating in 1921 alone, although the number fell below 10,000 again by 1925.

The number of immigrants in Poland reached nearly 17,000 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 900,000 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 29.5 million in 2100. Migration in Poland In 1950, Poland had the lowest net migration level, amounting to -52,600, where more than 61,000 chose to emigrate, and only about 8,000 decided to immigrate to Poland. In contrast, net migration in 2023 has reached 6,800 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.

Today, German is the most common ethnic identity claimed by citizens of the United States. Between 1820 and 1957 over 6.6 million Germans migrated to the United States, particularly in the mid to late 19th century. The amount of migrants from other Central European countries to the US, primarily from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was over 4.4 million between these years. This was mostly due to the weakening economy, political instability and social inequality of Austria-Hungary during this time, before the outbreak of the First World War caused migration from the region to drop from almost 280,000 in 1914, to below 20,000 in 1915. Approximately 440,000 Polish people were documented as having arrived in the US between 1820 and 1957, however this is much lower than the actual number of ethnic Poles who migrated in this time period, as Poland did not have officially recognized borders until 1918 and its citizens were often recorded with other nationalities.

Net migration reached its lowest level in 1950 (-52,800) when the number of migrants arriving in the country was estimated at eight thousand, compared to around 61,000 people departing. In 2023, there were more inflows than outflows, resulting in a net migration of nearly 7,000 people. Foreign migration of population For several years Poland has been witnessing a positive balance of migration. The number of immigrants reached 16.7 thousand, while emigration reached 9.9 thousand in 2023. 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 in recent years. 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 385 thousand in 2020. As a result of internal migration, rural areas gained residents. The balance of migration for rural areas amounted to nearly 40 thousand 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.

Respondents in Poland had become much more positive about the current Polish-American relations over time. In March 2023, 80 percent of people assessed the Polish-American situation as good.

The majority of immigrants in Poland in 2023 were from Ukraine (40,000), a decrease of 14 percent compared to the previous year. Immigration to Poland for different reasons In 2022, nearly 14,000 people immigrated to Poland for permanent residence, of which most came from Ukraine, the UK, and Germany, respectively. Furthermore, the majority of immigrants for temporary stay in Poland in 2022 were from Ukraine (46,000 immigrants), a decrease of 1.5 percent compared to the previous year. In 2023, most Ukrainian citizens chose Poland as a place for economic emigration. The main reason for that choice was geographical and cultural proximity. Nearly every second respondent valued the low language barrier, and for every third person, the motivation was earnings. Poles attitudes toward Russia’s war with Ukraine In 2022, most Poles had a negative attitude toward Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Poles’ biggest concerns about the Russia-Ukraine war were the military threats from Russia and the impact of the war on the condition of the Polish economy. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Poles proved their support for Ukrainians. One of the most common forms of support for refugees fleeing the Russia-Ukraine war to Poland was to provide blankets, food, and hygiene items. Four out of 10 Poles donated money to a charity fundraiser and volunteered in organizations.

This statistic shows the usage of nail polish / nail care products in the United States in 2020. The data has been calculated by Statista based on the United Nations data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS). According to this statistic, 100.89 million women in the U.S. used nail polish / nail care products in 2020.

This statistic shows the usage of nail polish / nail care products in the United States from 2011 to 2020 and a forecast thereof until 2024. The data has been calculated by Statista based on the United Nations data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS). According to this statistic, 100.89 million women in the U.S. used nail polish / nail care products in 2020. This figure is projected to increase to 102.13 million in 2024.

Poland's commitment to physical activity has shown a steady increase, with 64 percent of the population leading an active lifestyle in 2023. This two percentage point rise over recent years reflects a growing health consciousness among Poles. The trend aligns with the country's thriving sports culture, where volleyball surpasses even football in popularity, capturing the hearts of 37 percent of the population. Booming sports equipment market The rising interest in physical fitness is mirrored in Poland's burgeoning sports equipment market. Projections indicate a robust growth trajectory, with revenue expected to reach 855.07 million U.S. dollars by 2029, marking a substantial 34.94 percent increase over five years. This upward trend is further evidenced by the anticipated rise in average revenue per capita in the sports equipment segment, potentially hitting 22.03 U.S. dollars by 2029, a nearly 40 percent jump from 2024 levels. Diverse sporting landscape Poland's sporting ecosystem is diverse and well-developed, catering to various interests and age groups. The country boasts over 14,000 sports clubs, with student sports clubs accounting for about one-third of this number. This extensive network of facilities supports the nation's increasing physical activity rates. While volleyball and football dominate the sports scene, Poland's most popular sportsman in 2023 was Kamil Stoch, highlighting the country's prowess in winter sports as well.

In 2023, over 516,000 Ukrainians had valid temporary residence permits and permanent residence permits in Poland. Citizens of Belarus followed.

In 2020/21 there were approximately 696,000 Polish nationals living in the United Kingdom, the highest non-British population at this time. Indian and Irish were the joint second-largest nationalities at approximately 370,000 people.

This statistic shows the results of a 2017 survey in which female respondents from the United Kingdom (UK) were asked how frequently they use nail polish, broken down by age group. The results show that younger people use nail polish products more often than the older generation, with 12 percent of 18 to 29 year olds applying nail polish multiple times a week, compared to just 6 percent of those aged 60 and over. Around 27 percent of 60 year olds and over said they never use nail polish.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Poland was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 7,385.4 U.S. dollars (+31.34 percent). After the thirteenth consecutive increasing year, the GDP per capita is estimated to reach 30,948.62 U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange prices and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic products is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).Find more key insights for the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in countries like Slovenia, Czechia, and Hungary.

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 1995, Israel had a Jewish population of approximately 4.5 million people, of whom approximately 1.75 million were born abroad. Over one million of these immigrants were born in Europe, with over 650,000 of these born in the former Soviet Union. Despite Poland having the largest Jewish population in the world in the pre-WWII years, the number of Polish Jewish migrants and descendents in Israel was relatively small in 1995 when compared to the USSR due to the impact of the Holocaust.

Outside of Europe, Morocco had the largest number of Jewish immigrants and descendents in Israel by 1995. Morocco had the largest Jewish population in the Muslim world when Israel was founded in 1948, with over 250,000 people. Many Moroccan Jews sought to emigrate to Israel at this time, but often faced resistance from authorities and local populations who believed the Jews would join in the fight against the Arab forces seeking to establish a Muslim state in Palestine. The government of Morocco then officially prohibited emigration to Israel after gaining independence from France in 1956, however this policy was reversed in 1961 whereby the Moroccan government began facilitating Jewish emigration to Israel in return for payments from Jewish organizations in the U.S. and Israel. By the 1970s, Morocco's Jewish population had fallen to less than 15 percent of its size in 1948.

In 2023, over 767 thousand users in Poland installed the dating app Badoo, making it the most downloaded app, followed by Tinder. Popularity of Badoo in Poland Badoo is a dating app that was founded in 2006 by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev. The app offers its services in 47 different languages, and it has several features allowing users to meet others. Some of the features include "People Nearby," "Video Chat," and "Encounters”. As of January 2023, Badoo had nearly 1.7 million real users, and its in-app revenue in March 2023 was nearly 33 thousand U.S. dollars, making it second in terms of revenue, just behind Tinder. Poles and dating apps On average, three in ten Poles used dating apps on their phones. This made it easier to get in touch with people they had met, and to meet new people. More than half of consumers surveyed in Poland said that unlimited calls and texts had a significant impact on interactions with their partner. On the other hand, 11 percent of people in Poland, believed that dating apps, among other things, could have a negative impact on relationships. In a survey conducted in 2022, one-fifth of people admitted that they happened to use dating apps when they were in a relationship with another person.

ShowMax is an online subscription video on demand (SVoD) service launched in Poland on February 15, 2017. On the day of its launch, the service registered 172 thousand viewers, compared to only 80 thousand viewers on Netflix. The number of open and viewing times was also higher for the premiering VoD service on the day of its premiere.

The VOD market in Poland 

The value of the Polish VoD and the pay-TV market has steadily increased since 2017. It was forecasted to reach over seven billion zloty in 2019, where the VoD services alone would be contributing 860 million to the total. The value increase also reflects in the VoD users growth. By 2024, it is expected that over 10 million Poles will be using VoD services. As for the most popular SVoD services, Netflix was the undisputed leader in 2019, with almost 60 percent of people subscribing to the service provider. Moreover, Netflix also dominated in terms of VoD applications – reaching over four million users in Poland.

Netflix – the king of VOD services in Poland? 

Netflix has generated 27.43 million U.S. dollars of revenues in Poland as of the first quarter of 2020. By the end of 2020, Netflix is expected to generate a streaming revenue of 74.11 million U.S. dollars in Poland.   The success of the VOD service is due to the content offered to its customers. In 2020, Polish subscribers had access to 3,398 movie and TV show titles on the Netflix platform, out of which 93 were award-winning productions.  The streaming service’s wide variety of movies and series was appreciated by 62 percent of Polish people, so it was perceived as the leading reason  for subscribing. 

Volleyball reigns supreme in Poland's sporting landscape, with 37 percent of Poles favoring it in 2024. This preference outpaces even football, which claims 34 percent popularity. The dominance of volleyball reflects a unique aspect of Polish sports culture, setting it apart from many European nations where football typically holds the top spot. Growing Sports Equipment Market Poland's enthusiasm for sports extends beyond spectatorship to active participation, as evidenced by the thriving sports equipment market. Revenue in this sector is projected to grow consistently, reaching an estimated 855.07 million U.S. dollars by 2029, marking a 34.94 percent increase over five years. This upward trend suggests a rising interest in sports and physical activities among Poles. The average revenue per capita in the sports equipment segment is also expected to climb, potentially hitting 22.03 U.S. dollars by 2029, a nearly 40 percent increase from 2024. Increasing Physical Activity Levels The popularity of sports in Poland is mirrored by an uptick in physical activity among its population. In 2023, 64 percent of Poles reported leading physically active lifestyles, a two percentage point increase from previous years. This trend aligns with the growing sports equipment market and reflects a broader shift towards healthier living. Interestingly, while volleyball and football dominate in popularity, Poland boasts over 14,000 sports clubs catering to diverse interests, with student sports clubs making up about one-third of this number.

Over 1.2 million refugees from Ukraine due to the Russian invasion fled to Germany as of January 2025. Furthermore, the second-highest number was recorded in Russia as of the end of 2024. In total, around 6.3 million Ukrainian refugees were registered across Europe and 6.8 million worldwide as of January 2025. Most of them fled the country by crossing the border with Poland. Ukrainian refugees in Germany As of January 2025, over 1.2 million refugees from Ukraine were recorded in Germany. The first increases in the number of Ukrainian refugees were registered in March and April 2022. At the end of January 2023, over one million refugees were officially counted by the authorities. Germany had the highest monthly financial allowance for Ukrainians who fled the war compared to other European countries as of June 2022. Temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees in the EU European Union (EU) members implemented the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), which guaranteed access to accommodation, welfare, and healthcare to refugees from Ukraine. People fleeing the war had a right to a residence permit in the EU, enter the labor market, and enroll children in educational institutions. The protection is granted until March 4, 2026, but it can be extended in the future depending on the situation in the country.

Piotr was the most popular male first name in Poland as of January 2023, registered with over 692 thousand persons. Krzysztof and Andrzej were next, with respectively 645.67 thousand and 542.39 thousand registrations.