Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Poland

Poland: Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship was 205,869 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
205,869
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
6th
of 34 countries
All-time high
276,446
in 2013
All-time low
18,877
in 2004
Years of data
27
1998–2024

Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Poland, 1998–2024

0100.0k200.0k300.0k1998201120241998: 22.2k1999: 21.5k2000: 27.0k2001: 23.4k2002: 24.5k2003: 20.8k2004: 18.9k2005: 22.2k2006: 46.9k2007: 35.5k2008: 30.1k2009: 229.3k2010: 218.1k2011: 265.8k2012: 275.6k2013: 276.4k2014: 268.3k2015: 258.8k2016: 236.4k2017: 218.5k2018: 189.8k2019: 180.6k2020: 161.7k2021: 201.6k2022: 228.0k2023: 194.1k2024: 205.9k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

Poland recorded 205,869 for emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in 2024.

That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and down 23.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Poland peaked at 276,446 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 18,877, in 2004.

That places Poland 6th out of 34 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 21,856 21,536 22,177 2
2000s 47,871 18,877 229,320 10
2010s 238,843 180,594 276,446 10
2020s 198,240 161,666 228,006 5

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 3 United Kingdom 368,385 compare
  2. 4 France 263,233 compare
  3. 5 Romania 215,191 compare
  4. 7 Italy 188,903 compare
  5. 8 Netherlands 140,087 compare
  6. 9 Moldova 130,084 compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Poland?
Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship in Poland was 205,869 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest emigration by age group, sex and citizenship recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 276,446 in 2013.
What is the lowest emigration by age group, sex and citizenship recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 18,877 in 2004.
How does Poland rank for emigration by age group, sex and citizenship?
Poland ranks 6th out of 34 countries with data for 2024.
Is emigration by age group, sex and citizenship rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Emigration by age group, sex and citizenship
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
35 places, 840 data points, 1998–2024
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