In May 2021, sold production of industry was by 29.8% higher than in May 2020, when a decrease was recorded by 16.9% as compared to the previous year, whereas in comparison with April 2021, it decreased by 0.8%.

According to preliminary data, in May 2021 the prices of sold production of industry increased compared to April 2021 by 0.8 % and compared to that recorded in the corresponding month of the previous year - by 6.5%. According to preliminary data, the prices of sold production of industry in May 2021 were higher by 0.8% compared to April 2021. Prices growth was recorded in all sections of the industry.

Procurement prices of basic agricultural products increased in May 2021 both in comparison with the previous month (by 1.3%) as well as while compared to the corresponding month of last year (by 16.0%).

In May 2021, average paid employment in enterprise sector was higher by 2.7% y/y and amounted to 6338.5 thousand, while average wages and salaries were higher by 10.1% y/y and amounted to 5637.34 PLN (gross).

According to preliminary data, at the end of 2020, the number of employed persons in the national economy was 15.8 million persons. It was 1.8% lower than at the end of 2019.

As of 31 December 2020, 1,215.3 thousand people were enrolled in higher education institutions in Poland, by 11.3 thousand more than in the previous year. In the 2019/20 academic year, 293.4 thousand graduates received diplomas, by 20.4 thousand fewer than in the 2018/19 academic year.