Survey shows 78% of Ukrainian refugees in Poland have found work

A new survey on the integration of Ukrainians in Poland shows that in 2025, 92% of pre-war immigrants from Ukraine were employed, while among those who moved to Poland after the full-scale invasion, the figure is 78%.

Source: Ukrinform, a Ukrainian news agency, citing a press release by the Gremi Personal employment agency

Quote: "The survey indicates a marked improvement in the position of immigrants on the labour market, greater financial independence, broader networks with Poles, and a clear rise in Polish-language proficiency. The research showed that income earned in Poland has become the main source of support for Ukrainian immigrants in 2025."

Details: Employment indicators have also improved. The percentage of refugees in stable jobs has risen and unemployment has fallen.

Ukrainians are also less likely than before to accept unskilled work, although about 36% are still overqualified for the work they do.

The survey found that average pay for Ukrainians in Poland, regardless of position, is rising at a rate comparable with the wider economy, with the highest earnings in IT, construction and transport.

The analysts also observed a drop in the frequency and volume of money transfers from Poland to Ukraine.

Gremi Personal chief executive Tomas Bogdevic says this is because the cost of living is rising in Poland and Ukrainians are spending more on their own needs there, and they are less likely to have plans to return home in the short term.

In 2025, 51% of pre-war immigrants and 24% of refugees said that they intend to stay in Poland permanently.

Housing is another indicator of growing self-reliance. In 2025, 81% of Ukrainians secured housing without outside help, mostly by renting (72%) or buying their own homes (9%). The number of people living in collective accommodation centres has fallen, and most of the remaining residents are aged 45 and over.

Language learning by Ukrainian immigrants has supported their integration. In the survey, 63% of respondents said they spoke fluent or good Polish, while only 4% said they do not know the language.

Background: More than one-third of Ukrainians in Germany who have been granted protection status are currently employed.

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