Poland reports 4.1 million people with disabilities

According to data from Statistics Poland (GUS), approximately 4.1 million people in Poland held a valid disability certificate or degree as of the end of 2025, representing 10.9% of the population. Women accounted for 53.8% of this group, with the most common age bracket being 70–74 years old.

Disability degrees were categorized as moderate for 41.5% of individuals, significant for 29.2%, and light for 23.2%. The primary causes for disability certification included musculoskeletal disorders (1.47 million), respiratory and circulatory diseases (828,100), and neurological diseases (704,500).

In the education sector, 393 special preschools served 9,200 children during the 2025/26 school year, with boys making up 71.5% of the enrollment. Additionally, 59,900 students attended 960 special primary schools, while 173,000 children with disability certificates were enrolled in mainstream primary schools.