March data from the Polish economy point to an increasingly complex picture in the enterprise sector. On the one hand, companies are still raising wages, and the average salary increased markedly both month on month and year on year. On the other hand, employment remains under pressure and is still below the level seen a…
At the end of March 2026, there were 5,465.3 thousand entities of the national economy listed in the REGON register. Compared to the end of February, this represented an increase of 12.3 thousand entities (0.2%). However, the March data show more than just a rise in the overall number of companies and institutions; they also…
Poland’s mass events sector continued to expand in 2025. Growth was visible not only in the number of events held, but above all in the impressive attendance figures, which increased much faster than the market offering itself. A total of 7,000 events were organized across the country, attracting as many as 30.7 million participants. Event…
In 2025, theatres and music institutions attracted larger audiences. Attendance rose to 13 million people. Polish theatres and music institutions ended 2025 with a clearly better attendance result than a year earlier. Although the number of operating venues remained unchanged, the sector recorded growth both in the number of events organised and in the number…
Statistics Poland’s March survey shows that sentiment among businesses in the Polish economy improved visibly, although the overall picture remains uneven. Better business climate assessments were recorded mainly in manufacturing, wholesale trade, information and communication, and parts of the services sector. At the same time, retail trade and transport continue to face pressure from weak…
The revenues of cultural institutions in Poland increased markedly in 2025. However, costs also rose at almost the same pace, while investment spending declined. Preliminary data from Statistics Poland (GUS) therefore suggest that the cultural sector operated on a larger scale than a year earlier and improved its financial result, but approached new investments more…
Katowice’s economy showed mixed results in February. While the city remains a strong national player, the gap between thriving and struggling sectors is growing. Positive trends in retail and business growth are currently offset by a rise in unemployment claims and a significant slump in the construction and housing markets. While these figures do not…
In 2025, art galleries in Poland not only maintained their exhibition activity but also clearly expanded their reach among the public. According to data from Statistics Poland (GUS), the number of visitors increased by 9.1% year on year, while the number of exhibitions rose by only 0.8%. This is an important signal: the sector did…
Polish companies closed 2025 with strong profits. Investment remained robust, but the weight of the economy still rested largely on the biggest players. Polish enterprises ended 2025 with very solid financial results. According to the latest data from Statistics Poland (GUS), the total revenues of the surveyed companies reached PLN 6,210.8 billion, while costs amounted…
Poland’s insurance sector ended 2025 in clearly better shape than a year earlier. The net financial result of insurance companies rose to PLN 12.47 billion, compared with PLN 10.0 billion in 2024. That represents an increase of 24.3%, with the main source of improvement coming from non-life and other personal insurance, where net profit jumped…
