Unemployment rates remain stable in Bielsko-Biała

As of September 30, 2026, the unemployment rate in Bielsko-Biała remained steady at 2.6 percent, while the surrounding Bielsko county reported a rate of 3.7 percent. This follows a national unemployment rate of 5.8 percent and a Silesian Voivodeship average of 4.8 percent.

In Bielsko-Biała, the number of registered unemployed individuals rose slightly from 2,484 in August to 2,517 in September. The local labor office reported 183 job openings for the month, targeting various education levels. Opportunities included specialized roles for higher education graduates, such as crisis management specialists and technical directors, as well as manual and service positions for those with vocational or primary education.

No mass layoffs were reported to the local labor office during this period. Since the beginning of 2026, 285 individuals have utilized various unemployment prevention programs.