Average household size in Poland
Poland: Average household size was 2.8 Average in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
2.8 Average
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
6th
of 47 countries
All-time high
2.9 Average
in 2022
All-time low
2.8 Average
in 2005
Years of data
21
2005–2025
Average household size in Poland, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Average.
Analysis
In 2025, average household size in Poland stood at 2.8 Average. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, average household size in Poland peaked at 2.9 Average in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.8 Average, in 2005.
Poland ranks 6th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Average household size in Poland, year by year
| Year | Average | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.8 Average | — |
| 2006 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.8 Average | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 2.9 Average | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 2.9 Average | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2.9 Average | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2.8 Average | -3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.8 Average | 2.8 Average | 2.8 Average | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.8 Average | 2.8 Average | 2.8 Average | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.85 Average | 2.8 Average | 2.9 Average | 6 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 5 North Macedonia 3 Average compare
- 6 Montenegro 2.8 Average compare
- 6 Poland 2.8 Average compare
- 9 Ireland 2.7 Average compare
More population data for Poland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3006 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 34,932 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.3006 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 36.50 million Number (2025)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 36.50 million Number (2025)
- Animal populations by NUTS 2 region 6,143 Thousand heads (animals) (2025)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 251,782 Number (2024)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 119 Persons per square kilometre (2024)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 36.50 million Number (2025)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 251,782 Number (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average household size in Poland?
- Average household size in Poland was 2.8 Average in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest average household size recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.9 Average in 2022.
- What is the lowest average household size recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8 Average in 2005.
- How does Poland rank for average household size?
- Poland ranks 6th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is average household size rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Average household size. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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