Poland with a smaller population: latest data from Statistics Poland
Statistics Poland (GUS) has published the latest demographic data for Poland. It shows that the country's population is steadily declining. Currently, only 37.2 million people live in Poland, which marks a clear decrease compared to previous years.
Experts point out that the main cause of this phenomenon is the low birth rate and the aging of the population. Fewer and fewer women are choosing to have children, while the average life expectancy of Poles is increasing. This means that there are more and more elderly people in society and fewer young people entering the labor market.
The demographic situation has a huge impact on the economy and the pension system. A smaller number of working people means greater challenges for the state budget, which must fund benefits for a growing group of seniors. The government and economists are considering what steps to take to improve this situation in the near future.
The decline in population is a trend visible in many European countries, but it is particularly noticeable in Poland. Specialists emphasize that without appropriate changes in social and pro-family policy, the number of inhabitants may continue to fall in the coming years. The GUS data is an important signal to the authorities that the issue of demographics requires urgent attention.