Poland's working-age population rose from 65% in 1990 to a peak of 71.4% in 2010 before beginning a steady decline, reaching 66.3% in 2022. The early increase reflects Poland’s demographic changes following the economic transition post-1990, as employment rates improved. However, as birth rates dropped and aging accelerated in the 2010s, the working-age population began to decline, posing workforce challenges. Poland’s future labor sustainability will likely rely on policies that address aging and support younger demographics.
For a deeper dive into the topic, explore Poland’s unemployment rate trends, Poland’s mortality rate trends, Poland’s urbanization rate.
