# Disability statistics and support in Poland > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disability-statistics-and-support-in-poland > Updated: 2026-10-30T08:53:22.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Data from Statistics Poland (GUS) indicates that approximately 3.95 million people held disability certificates as of 2024, with significant regional variations in density between the Lubuskie and Mazowieckie Voivodeships. Disabilities are classified by duration, type, and extent of impairment, utilizing systems such as the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). By the end of 2025, the number of individuals with valid disability certificates or degrees rose to approximately 4.1 million, representing 10.9% of the population. Women comprised 53.8% of this group, and the most common age bracket was 70 to 74 years old. The primary causes for certification included musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory, and neurological diseases. In the education sector, thousands of children were enrolled in special preschools and primary schools, while a larger number of children with disability certificates attended mainstream primary schools. Certificate holders may access various benefits through the National Fund for Rehabilitation of Disabled People (PFRON) and Municipal Social Welfare Centers (MOPS), including subsidies for electricity, orthopedic equipment, and the removal of architectural barriers. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Disability classifications and benefits in Poland Nearly 4 million people in Poland hold disability certificates, which grant access to various social benefits, rehabilitation support, and financial subsidies based on the degree and type of impairment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disability-classifications-and-benefits-in-poland ### 2026-10-27: Poland reports 4.1 million people with disabilities Statistics Poland reports that 4.1 million people, or 10.9% of the population, held disability certificates in 2025. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-reports-41-million-people-with-disabilities --- Cite as: Disability statistics and support in Poland. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disability-statistics-and-support-in-poland