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Poland reports rise in unemployment and disability statistics

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Recent data from Polish government agencies highlight shifts in social demographics. As of late September 2026, the number of registered unemployed persons in district labor offices reached 908,300, an increase of 42,200 compared to the previous year. The registered unemployment rate stood at 5.8% in September. Among those registering, 40.2% cited obtaining health insurance as their primary reason, while 39.8% sought assistance in finding employment. The largest group of newly registered individuals were salespersons, accounting for 7.8% of the total.

Separately, statistics from the Central Statistical Office indicate that as of December 31, 2025, there were 4.1 million people with legally recognized disabilities in Poland, representing 10.9% of the total population. The largest age group among those with disability certificates is between 70 and 74 years old. The Silesian Voivodeship has the highest number of people with disabilities, while the Opole Voivodeship has the lowest.

Entities

Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy · Poland · Silesian Voivodeship · Statistics Poland

Claims

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The number of unemployed increased by 42,200 compared to the previous year. moj.powiat.pl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] People with disabilities constitute 10.9% of the total population in Poland. samorzad.infor.pl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] As of December 31, 2025, 4.1 million people in Poland have a legal disability status. samorzad.infor.pl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 40.2% of interviewed unemployed people cited obtaining health insurance as their main reason for registration. moj.powiat.pl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The largest group of people with disability certificates are aged 70 to 74. samorzad.infor.pl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Silesian Voivodeship has the highest number of legally disabled persons. samorzad.infor.pl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The registered unemployment rate was 5.8% in September. moj.powiat.pl
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] There were 908,300 registered unemployed persons in district labor offices at the end of September 2026. moj.powiat.pl

Sources

Bezrobotnych przybywa. Rejestrują się w urzędzie głównie po ubezpieczenie [moj.powiat.pl]
Czy liczba osób z niepełnosprawnościami się zwiększa? [samorzad.infor.pl]