MigrantoImmigrants in Poland
1.7M foreign-born residents — the #40 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 79% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1102774 |
| United Kingdom | 184964 |
| Germany | 86793 |
| Belarus | 56258 |
| Ireland | 34300 |
| USA | 29646 |
| Italy | 24380 |
| France | 22881 |
| Lithuania | 21305 |
| Netherlands | 16195 |
| Russia | 15923 |
| Belgium | 13815 |
| Norway | 13563 |
| Spain | 12179 |
| Kazakhstan | 8163 |
| Austria | 7579 |
| Sweden | 6855 |
| Canada | 6421 |
| Greece | 6389 |
| Czech Republic | 5227 |
| Switzerland | 4171 |
| Denmark | 3551 |
| Vietnam | 3330 |
| Egypt | 3184 |
| Armenia | 3117 |
| Bulgaria | 2585 |
| Iceland | 2546 |
| Australia | 2079 |
| Slovakia | 1897 |
| Hungary | 1818 |
| Turkey | 1726 |
| India | 1624 |
| Romania | 1449 |
| Bosnia | 1381 |
| Moldova | 1312 |
| Latvia | 1286 |
| Georgia | 1197 |
| Syria | 1142 |
| Uzbekistan | 1108 |
| Nigeria | 902 |
| Tunisia | 898 |
| Brazil | 833 |
| Algeria | 826 |
| South Africa | 783 |
| Serbia | 727 |
| China | 703 |
| Israel | 681 |
| Iraq | 675 |
| Japan | 673 |
| Finland | 652 |
| Azerbaijan | 586 |
| Mexico | 557 |
| Morocco | 555 |
| Lebanon | 518 |
| Croatia | 418 |
| Libya | 398 |
| Luxembourg | 388 |
| Mongolia | 386 |
| Iran | 371 |
| Argentina | 323 |
| North Macedonia | 308 |
| Cuba | 259 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 96%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Poland.
Ukraine is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Ukraine has increased by 433% since 2015, rising from 207K to 1.1M in 9 years.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 141% from 719K to 1.7M, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Ukraine is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Ukraine accounts for 64% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 11%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 43% to 64%, with Ukraine increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1030308 |
| 1995 | 894061 |
| 2000 | 785264 |
| 2005 | 697226 |
| 2010 | 638375 |
| 2015 | 633387 |
| 2020 | 718979 |
| 2024 | 1729533 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Ukraine | United Kingdom | Germany | Belarus | Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 439668 | 1793 | 107189 | 139220 | 0 |
| 1995 | 378964 | 2106 | 105226 | 123303 | 0 |
| 2000 | 326638 | 2475 | 103298 | 109205 | 0 |
| 2005 | 279623 | 5196 | 91731 | 97118 | 794 |
| 2010 | 238636 | 15498 | 77724 | 86532 | 3850 |
| 2015 | 207016 | 41992 | 83998 | 76339 | 10185 |
| 2020 | 180211 | 112768 | 94492 | 67289 | 21601 |
| 2024 | 1102774 | 184964 | 86793 | 56258 | 34300 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Poland as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Poland
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Poland?
Around 1.7M foreign-born residents live in Poland, making it the #40-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Poland come from?
Most immigrants in Poland come from Ukraine, United Kingdom and Germany — these three countries account for about 79% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Poland are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 5% of the population of Poland — that's 1.7M out of a total population of 36.6M.
How has immigration to Poland changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Poland has grown from 633.4K to 1.7M people, a growth of about 173%.
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