Real estate constraints impact Polish demographic trends

A report by Nieruchomosci-online.pl reveals that housing limitations are a significant factor in declining birth rates among Poles. According to the study, 31% of apartment dwellers and 25% of single-family homeowners report that their current living space restricts their decision to have more children.

Many young people initially purchase smaller properties intended as transitional homes. However, high real estate prices and limited credit capacity often make upgrading to larger homes financially unfeasible. This creates a situation where families remain ‘frozen’ in undersized accommodations, leading them to postpone or abandon plans for additional children.

Additionally, data regarding land prices near Warsaw shows extreme variance based on proximity to the city center. Within 10 km of Warsaw, land prices reach 1,639 PLN per square meter, whereas prices drop to 233 PLN per square meter in the 20 to 40 km range. The most expensive municipality near the capital is Łomianki, with prices at 1,199 PLN per square meter.