Basic information characterising working conditions in Poland, such as the number of persons exposed to hazards at work, risks arising from the work environment, strenuous work and mechanical factors associated with particularly dangerous machinery, as well as the occupational risk.

The year 2023 saw a marked increase in the extent of extreme poverty (by 2 p.p. to 6.6% of people in households). The extent of relative poverty remained at a similar level to the previous year (12.2% - a minimal increase of 0.5 p.p.). The year 2023 saw a marked increase in the extent of extreme poverty (by 2 p.p. to 6.6% of people in households). The extent of relative poverty remained at a similar level to the previous year (12.2% - a minimal increase of 0.5 p.p.). On the other hand, the extent of legal poverty decreased (by about 2 p.p. to 4.1%) with the same thresholds for this type of poverty as a year earlier. These changes followed a period of high inflation in 2022 and a period of gradual reduction in 2023.

Consumer prices according to the flash estimate in June 2024, compared with the corre-sponding month of the previous year, increased by 2,6% (price index 102,6) and as relat-ed to the previous month increased by 0,1% (price index 100,1).

Seasonal adjustment - Average paid employment and average monthly gross wages and salaries