05.10.2023 - The elaboration includes an analysis of the forms and territorial distribution of institutional and family foster care in Poland. It covers the issue of adoptions, the role of day-support centres and other forms of family support, forms of childcare for children up to the age of 3, also assistance...

28.09.2023 - In 2022, PLN 130.5 million was allocated to support Ukrainian citizens in the form of family benefits, which accounted for 1.1% of the total amount of family benefits paid to both Polish and Ukrainian citizens. 64.4% was paid for the payment of family allowances with supplements. The care capital...

28.09.2023 - In 2022, PLN 11.4 billion was allocated to support families in the form of family benefits. PLN 1.2 billion was spent on social security and health insurance contributions. In addition, PLN 3.5 billion was paid out from the family care capital, and PLN 1.4 billion under the "Good Start" programme....

25.09.2023 - Frequency of data release: quarterly Type of observation period: quarterly data Available time series: 1. Quarter 2010 - 2. Quarter 2023 Disaggregation: Poland Statistical concepts and definitions (obligatory in 2021): Employed persons are all persons aged 15-89 years who during the reference...

27.07.2023 - Until the end of 2022, the primary source of data in the Survey on Employment in the National Economy was the reports of national economy entities. The development of a methodology for obtaining information on employed persons from official registers made it possible to increase the use of...

29.06.2023 - The publication presents statistical data from surveys carried out by the Statistics Poland. These data concerns: a. Construction results – in particular: − buildings and dwellings completed (including the number of buildings and dwellings, volume and type of buildings, useful floor area of...

26.06.2023 - Frequency of data release: quarterly Type of observation period: quarterly data Available time series: 1.Quarter 2010 - 4. Quarter 2022 Disaggregation: Poland Statistical concepts and definitions (obligatory in 2021): Employed persons are all persons aged 15-89 years who during the reference week:...

18.05.2023 - 25 May this year, we will publish news release „Employment in the national economy in December 2022”. The publication takes into account the changes resulting from the increased share of administrative sources in the survey. Check how data users will benefit from the changes. Until the end of...

18.05.2023 - As of 31 December 2022, in Poland there were 2 082 stationary social welfare facilities, which had 131.5 thousand places in total. 118.8 thousand residents stayed in stationary social welfare facilities, including 58.6 thousand women. Social assistance houses accounted for over 43% of all...

18.05.2023 - Statistics Poland has launched a new Knowledge Databases website. It responds to users' expectations and needs to explore and use official statistical data in a convenient and intuitive way. The data can be downloaded (also via API) and used under the open public license (Attribution 4.0...

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11.05.2023 - At the end of 2022, 72.8 thousand children deprived entirely or partly of their own family, were staying in foster care, of which 56.2 thousand in family foster care and 16.6 thousand children in institutional foster care. In comparison to 2021 the number of children in foster care increased by...

06.04.2023 - Ladies and Gentlemen, May the time of Easter be an occasion for family meetings in a pleasant, springtime atmosphere. At this special time, We wish you that a nature awakening to life will fill your hearts with hope and joy and let you look into the future with optimism. Happy Easter!...

30.09.2022 - The elaboration includes an analysis of the forms and territorial distribution of institutional and family foster care in Poland. It covers the issue of adoptions, the role of day-support centres and other forms of family support, forms of childcare for children up to the age of 3, also assistance...

29.09.2022 - In 2021, PLN 11.0 billion was allocated to support families in Poland in the form of family benefits, and they were used on average by 1.5 million beneficiaries monthly[1]. Benefits from the alimony fund were paid in the total amount of PLN 1.0 billion. As part of the government programme "Family...

09.09.2022 - We would like to present to you the methodological study “Family support and foster care system” developed by the Centre of Social Assistance Statistics in the Statistical Office in Krakow. The goal of the study is to present the methodology of research on institutional and family foster care and...

22.08.2022 - We present the methodological report on the survey „Nurseries and children's clubs" developed by the workers of the Centre for Social Assistance Statistics of the Statistical Office in Krakow. The objective of the authors of the study is to describe the methodology of the Statistics Poland in the...

23.06.2022 - The publication entitled “Determinants of success of small and medium-sized enterprises” presents an innovative approach to the issue of identifying favourble conditions for attaining success by enterprises. The publication focuses on a comprehensive assessment of the importance of selected...

23.05.2022 - As of 31 December 2021, in Poland there were 2 015 stationary social welfare facilities, which had 127.3 thousand places in total in all facilities. 114.3 thousand residents stayed in stationary social welfare facilities, including 55.5 thousand women. Social assistance houses amounted to nearly...

18.05.2022 - At the end of 2021, 72.3 thousand children deprived entirely or partly of their own family, were staying in foster care, of which 56.4 thousand children in family foster care and 15.9 thousand children in institutional foster care. In comparison to 2020 the number of children in foster care...

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23.12.2021 - On the occasion of the incoming Christmas, we wish You good health and cheerfulness. Let the Star of Bethlehem become a signpost for all of us to spend this Christmas in harmony and peace, enjoying joyful moments during family meetings with loved ones. We wish You that the incoming New Year will...

13.12.2021 - The publication "The development of the social economy in 2019. The results of pilot studies" presents the results of experimental research conducted by Statistics Poland as part of the project implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Family and Social Policy, "Integrated Monitoring System...

30.09.2021 - Basic information characterizing stationary social welfare facilities. Selected data on beneficiaries and amounts of monetary and non-monetary benefits of social assistance granted on the basis of a decision. Data regarding benefits for families. Expenditures from the state budget and local...

30.09.2021 - In 2020, PLN 10.8 billion was allocated to support families in Poland in the form of family benefits, and they were used on average by nearly 2.0 million beneficiaries monthly. Benefits from the alimony fund were paid in the total amount of PLN 1.1 billion. As part of the government programme...

25.05.2021 - As of 31 December 2020, in Poland there were 1 851 stationary social welfare facilities and 48 branches. There were 119.3 thousand places in total in all facilities. 105.2 thousand residents stayed in stationary social welfare facilities, including 49.9 thousand women....

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13.05.2021 - At the end of 2020, 71.5 thousand children deprived entirely or partly of their own family, were staying in foster care, of which 55.5 thousand children in family foster care and 16.0 thousand children in institutional foster care. The number of children staying in foster care decreased by 0.8%...

12.02.2021 - The study provides information on one of the phases of the family life cycle, contributing to the analysis of changes in life course patterns, including the increasingly later transition to adulthood. Conclusions from the research work may be helpful in formulating recommendations for family...

28.01.2021 - Information of the Statistics Poland regarding the changes introduced from 2021 onwards into the Badanie Aktywności Ekonomicznej Ludności (the Polish equivalent of the European survey on the labour force - Labour Force Survey) The Statistics Poland informs that from the first quarter of 2021...