80% of the family budget of Ukrainians in Poland comes from their income, not social assistance

Most Ukrainians in Poland are self-sufficient and do not rely on social assistance. According to analytical studies, about 80% of the family budget of Ukrainian citizens in Poland is made up of income from work, rather than state payments. This indicates a high level of economic integration of Ukrainians in the Polish labor market. inPoland writes about this.

Survey data and statistics show that the employment rate among Ukrainians in Poland is consistently high. Approximately 78% of migrants are already employed or actively looking for work. In many cases, this figure even exceeds the average employment rate among Polish citizens and increases each year.

80% of the family budget of Ukrainians in Poland is earnings

Analysts note that wages are the main source of income for Ukrainian families. Social programs, including children's benefits "800+", do not play a key role in budget formation.

The income structure of Ukrainians in Poland looks like this:

• more than 80% - wages

• about 14% - social assistance

• the rest - other sources of income.

Such a balance allows most families to rent housing independently, cover daily expenses, and plan for the future without reliance on social programs.

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Employment of Ukrainians in Poland and its impact on the economy

Experts emphasize that the active employment of Ukrainians has a positive impact on the Polish economy. Ukrainian citizens pay taxes and social contributions, filling the budget and reducing the burden on the social protection system.

Specialists emphasize that economic independence has become one of the key factors for the successful adaptation of Ukrainians in Poland since the beginning of the full-scale war.

Earlier, we reported which sectors Ukrainians in Poland most often chose for work in 2025.