Poland Loses Residents: Fewer Births and More Deaths in 2026
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According to new data from Statistics Poland (GUS), the population of Poland continues to decline. From January to September 2026, about 176 thousand live births were registered. That is roughly 6 thousand fewer than in the same period of 2025.
The decline in births is one of the most important demographic problems in our country. Experts point out that for several years fewer and fewer children have been born, and the number of women of reproductive age is also falling. For this reason, a quick change in this situation is hard to expect.
At the same time, more people are dying in Poland than children are being born. This difference means that the total population of the country is shrinking. According to the data, Poland lost about 165 thousand people over the last year. Migration and the ageing of society also play a role.
Demographers emphasize that these changes will matter for many areas of life, for example for the pension system, healthcare, and the labour market. Local governments and the government may need to adjust their actions to the new situation in the future.
It is worth following the upcoming statistical publications, which will show whether the trend continues in the coming months.
Sources: Lublin112
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