# Unemployment trends in Łódź Voivodeship

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unemployment-trends-in-d-voivodeship
> Updated: 2026-10-07T07:43:28.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In the Łódź Voivodeship, the labor market has shown signs of instability. By the end of August 2026, the regional unemployment rate reached 6.4%, exceeding the national average of 5.8%.

In the city of Łódź, the number of unemployed persons rose to 19,373, representing an increase of 1,462 compared to the previous year and resulting in a local unemployment rate of 5.7%. Within Zgier County, over 4,000 people are registered as unemployed, with 2,011 classified as long-term unemployed.

Despite these rising figures, some areas report job availability. The Łowicz District Labor Office has published vacancies in sectors such as trade, construction, transport, and healthcare, while local government offices in Nieborów and Bielawy are seeking administrative and technical personnel.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Łódź Voivodeship labor market shows rising unemployment

Unemployment in the Łódź Voivodeship reached 6.4% in August 2026, exceeding the national average, despite ongoing job vacancies in sectors like healthcare and administration in the Łowicz region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/d-voivodeship-labor-market-shows-rising-unemployment

### 2026-09-11: Mazovian labor market faces potential job cuts as unemployment rises

Mazovian companies have announced plans affecting nearly 1,200 workers, as the regional unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in July 2026.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mazovian-labor-market-faces-potential-job-cuts-as-unemployment-rises

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Cite as: Unemployment trends in Łódź Voivodeship. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/unemployment-trends-in-d-voivodeship