Ukrainians Surprised Poland: How Refugees Impacted the Economy.

Ukrainian refugees temporarily residing in Poland have made a significant contribution to the country's economy, reaching 2.7% of GDP in 2024. This information was reported by the BBC citing a joint study by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and Deloitte.

According to the report, Ukrainians have been steadily increasing their contribution to the Polish economy since the beginning of the war. If in 2022 this figure was 1.5% of GDP, by 2024 it has almost doubled. Experts predict further growth to 3.2% by 2030. 'The positive impact of Ukrainian refugees on the economy has exceeded expectations,' researchers acknowledge.

However, the authors of the study emphasize that this share could be lost if refugees are removed from the Polish economy.

Positive Impact on the Budget

Ukrainian refugees contribute to the Polish budget as workers, entrepreneurs, and consumers. Additionally, capital from Ukrainian savings and bank accounts flows into the economy. According to the study, revenues to the Polish budget increased by 2% in 2022, 2.75% in 2023, and 2.94% in 2024. 'Additional revenues to the budget would be sufficient to cover all expenses,' the authors note.

Despite this, the unemployment rate fell from 15% to 8%. The highest employment rate among private entrepreneurs is 91%, while among those who were neither employed nor studying in Ukraine, it is 35%.

Ukrainian refugees in Poland have made a significant contribution to the Polish economy, reaching 2.7% of the country's GDP in 2024. According to the study, they contribute to the budget as workers, entrepreneurs, and consumers, and further growth of this contribution is expected. However, it is crucial not to lose this positive impact if refugees are removed from the Polish economy.