According to preliminary data, the prices of sold production of industry in October 2023 decreased compared to September 2023 by 0.5%, as well as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year - by 4.1%.

In October 2023, the average paid employment in the enterprise sector compared with October 2022 was lower by 0.1% and amounted to 6 494.1 thousand full-time equivalent employees. Compared to the previous month, the average paid employment was recorded at a similar level.

Graduation rate refers to the number of graduates at the specified level of education (graduates of any age for gross rate or at the typical graduation age on the specified education level for net rate) divided by the population at the typical graduation age on the specified education level.

Harmonized Indices of Consumer Prices (HICP) are computed according to uniform methodology of European Union by member states.

Foreign trade turnover in January - September 2023 in exports at current prices amounted to PLN 1 204.2 bn, while in imports - PLN 1 160.5 bn. The positive balance reached the level of PLN 43.8 bn, while in the same period of 2022 year was negative and amounted to PLN 70.5 bn. In comparison to the corresponding period of last year exports increased by 1.7 %, while imports decreased by 7.5 %.

2,415 subjects participated in the study. Financial instruments in assets were shown by 2,300 enterprises for the amount of PLN 751.0 billion. Financial instruments in liabilities were shown by 2,183 enterprises for the amount of PLN 797.0 billion. Derivatives in assets and liabilities were reported by 416 and 314 entities, respectively, and the value of these instruments amounted to PLN 30.2 billion and PLN 40.1 billion.

In July and August 2023, 1.8 million tourists were accommodated in tourist accommodation establishments located in coastal areas, and 8.0 million overnight stays were provided for them. Compared to the same period last year, the number of tourists was lower by 0.6%, and number of overnight stays decreased by 4.8%.