Łódź Voivodeship labor market shows rising unemployment

The labor market in the Łódź Voivodeship is showing mixed signals. Recent data from the Statistical Office in Łódź indicates that the unemployment rate in the region reached 6.4% at the end of August 2026, which is higher than the national average of 5.8%. In the Zgier County, over 4,000 people are registered as unemployed, with a significant portion—2,011 individuals—classified as long-term unemployed.

In the city of Łódź, the number of unemployed persons rose to 19,373, an increase of 1,462 compared to the previous year, bringing the local unemployment rate to 5.7%.

Conversely, specific areas like the Łowicz district continue to report various job openings. The Łowicz District Labor Office has published new vacancies across multiple sectors, including trade, construction, transport, and healthcare. Local government offices in Nieborów and Bielawy are also seeking personnel for administrative and technical roles, such as investment specialists and waterworks maintenance.