Ukrainians helped Poland and Czech Republic set records for lowest unemployment in the EU: details

The experience of Poland and the Czech Republic confirms that the mutually beneficial integration of migrants into the labour market has a positive impact on both individuals and the state, while contributing to record low unemployment rates in a whole part of Europe

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The labour market in Europe is going through a unique period: Poland and the Czech Republic have recorded historic lows in unemployment, with a mere 2.6%. This is the lowest rate among all EU countries. According to the data released by the analytical centre of the international employment company Gremi Personal with reference to Eurostat, only 464,000 unemployed people are officially registered in Poland and 139,000 in the Czech Republic.

For comparison:

🔻 In Germany, the unemployment rate reaches 3%.

🔻 The highest rate among the Eurozone countries is recorded in Spain (10%).

🔻 In Sweden, the unemployment rate was 8.9%.

🔻 In Greece and Finland - 8.7%.

Experts point to a number of factors that have ensured such low unemployment rates in Poland and the Czech Republic: Stable economic growth, active state policy in the labour market and, most importantly, the contribution of Ukrainian refugees.

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The contribution of Ukrainians to the Polish labour market

According to the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), there are 779 thousand Ukrainians officially employed in the country. This is approximately 78% of the total number of foreign nationals employed in Poland. Ukrainians are mainly employed in the following sectors:

- Manufacturing

- Logistics

- Service sector

It is in these sectors that there is the most acute shortage of labour, and Ukrainian labour migrants help to compensate for the shortage of personnel, ensuring the continuity of production and service.

Czech Republic: record low unemployment with significant economic impact

The Czech Republic also has one of the most impressive unemployment rates in the EU - 2.6%. Ukrainian refugees who have been granted temporary protection in the country have played a key role in achieving this figure. Their total number has already exceeded 397,000, and by the end of December 2024, 152,762 of them were officially employed in the Czech Republic.

At the same time, the contribution of Ukrainians to the country's economy can be easily traced in financial terms:

- Over the three years of the full-scale war, Ukrainian refugees contributed about CZK 54 billion (about USD 2.2 billion) to the Czech state budget.

- This amount is twice as much as the Czech Republic spent on humanitarian aid to Ukraine over the same period.

Thus, refugees not only solve the problem of labour shortages, but also have a positive impact on tax and social contributions, strengthening the economy of the state.

Why it is important for the entire European Union

The situation in Poland and the Czech Republic clearly demonstrates how the employment of migrants and refugees can be an incentive for economic growth and maintain a stable level of employment. The low unemployment in these countries sets an example for other EU members who continue to seek a balance between the need for labour and the need to support people who have left their home countries.

According to Gremi Personal experts, Ukrainian refugees are actively involved in various sectors of the economy, demonstrating high motivation and hard work. This brings tangible benefits to the countries hosting migrants, as it allows them not only to maintain but also to increase the pace of economic development.

‘These data are a clear indication of how important the contribution of Ukrainian refugees to the European economy is. 779 thousand employed Ukrainians in Poland and 152.7 thousand in the Czech Republic are not just numbers, they are a huge force supporting the stability and growth of the labour market in these two countries. We see that Ukrainians are actively involved in key industries such as logistics, manufacturing and services, where their hard work and dedication play a crucial role.’

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