In December 2019, average paid employment in enterprise sector was higher by 2.6% y/y and amounted to 6396.0 thousand, and average gross wages and salaries were higher by 6.2% y/y and amounted to 5604.25 PLN.

Prices of agricultural products in December 2019

Average annual consumer price index of energy carriers in 2019 as related to 2018 amounted to 98.6 (price decrease of 1.4%).

Average annual retail price of 1000 kg of hard coal in 2019 amounted to PLN 885.40.

The price index of consumer goods and services in December 2019 as related to November 2019 amounted to 100.8 (price increase of 0.8%).

Consumer prices in December 2019 comapred with the corresponding month of the previous year increased by 3,4% (with an increase of prices of services – by 6,1% and goods – by 2,4%). As related to the previous month consumer prices increased by 0,8% (of which services – by 1,5% and goods – by 0,5%).

The price index of consumer goods and services in the 4th quarter of 2019 as related to the 3rd quarter of 2019 amounted to 100.6 (price increase of 0.6%).

The average annual index of consumer goods and services for households of retirees and pensioners in 2019 as related to 2018 amounted to 102.6 (price increase of 2.6%).