According to preliminary data, the prices of sold production of industry in April 2023 decreased compared to March 2023 by 0.7% and compared to that recorded in the corre-sponding month of the previous year increased by 6.8%.

In April 2023, average paid employment in the enterprise sector compared to April 2022 was higher by 0.4% y/y and amounted to 6524.3 thousand full-time equivalents. In comparison to the previous month average paid employment increased by 0.1%.

Procurement prices of basic agricultural products decreased in April 2023 in comparison with the previous month (by 0.4%), while compared to the corresponding period of the last year increased (by 2.4%).

In May the assessments of general business climate indicator in most of presented kinds of activities are at a similar level as compared to the ones presented in April. In all areas, except for retail trade, the indicator is below the long-term mean. In majority of the areas, month-to-month level of "diagnostic" components does not change or deteriorates, while all the "prognostic" ones do not change.

Households in Poland had a significant share in gross inland energy consumption (excluding motor fuels). Average electricity consumption in households in 2021 increased by 20,9 % compared to 2002.

2.1 million screenings were shown in indoor cinemas, watched by 41.4 million viewers. As of the end of 2022, there were 532 indoor cinemas operating in Poland. In 2022, 367 films were produced in Poland for presentation in cinemas and television.