Activities of non-governmental organizations in 2024
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In 2024, there were 113.1 thousand non-governmental organizations operating in Poland, associated 7.6 million people. They created 169.8 thousand full-time equivalent jobs, which was 1.5% of the average employment in the national economy. In connection with the autumn floods, the organizations provided support to 4.3 million people, donating material and financial assistance worth PLN 723.4 million.
In 2024, there were 113.1 thousand non-governmental organizations operating in Poland (7.7% more than in 2023). The most numerous group were typical associations and social organizations (29.0%), followed by foundations (19.8%) and sports associations (17.8%). Rural housewives clubs (15.3%) and volunteer fire brigades (13.1%) also had a significant share. The smallest group was business associations, farmers organizations (1.1%). 9.9 thousand entities had the status of public benefit organizations. In turn, 0.8 thousand non-governmental organizations had the status of social enterprises.
