In July 2020 entities having 50 or more persons employed and participating in the monthly survey of production of industrial products, on voluntary basis additionally reported production of 1 935 850 face masks used in medicine and 8 312 119 other protective face masks.

The results of the labour force survey (LFS) presenting average data for the quarter indicate that in the second quarter of 2020, economically active persons comprised 55.5% of the population aged 15 years and more. The indicator decreased compared to both: the first quarter of 2020, as well as the second quarter of 2019 (respectively by 0.5 percentage point and 0.7 percentage point).

Assessment of the situation in manufacturing, construction, trade and services (with in-depth presentation of results in accommodation and food service activities) is based upon the subjective opinions about actual and future business situation expressed by the directors of the surveyed companies.

Short-term analysis of phenomena and processes in the national economy, including monthly, quarterly and annual information, among others, on the labour market, wages and salaries, prices, basic areas of the national economy (agriculture, industry, construction, the domestic market), balance of payments and foreign trade.

In August general business climate indicator is less negative than in July in all presented kinds of activities, but only in information and communication as well as financial and insurance activities sectors it is positive.

In August 2020, there was a deterioration in both current and future consumer sentiment moods compared to the previous month.

In July 2020, average paid employment in enterprise sector was lower by 2.3% y/y and amounted to 6252.0 thousand, while average gross wages and salaries were higher by 3.8% y/y and amounted to 5381.65 PLN.

According to the flash estimate, gross domestic product (GDP) in volume terms seasonally unadjusted was lower by 8.2% in the 2nd quarter of 2020 year-to-year against 4.6% increase in the corresponding period of 2019.

In May 2020, 387.2 thousand tourists were accommodated in tourist accommodation establishments and 925.2 thousand overnight stays were provided for them.

Level of professional activity of the population, according to socio-demographic features. The employed according to professional features, employment status, work time.