The Polish labor market is gradually changing the structure of labor migration. Due to the reduction in the number of Ukrainian workers, employers are increasingly attracting staff from Asian and Latin American countries. The highest demand for foreign workers remains in manufacturing, construction, logistics, and the service sector. This is reported by In Poland.
Why there are fewer Ukrainian workers in Poland
Experts explain the changes by several factors. Some Ukrainians are returning home, while others are moving to Western European countries.
The main reason for this outflow remains the higher wages and better working conditions in Germany, the Netherlands, and other EU countries.
As a result, Polish companies are forced to look for new sources of labor to fill vacancies.
Who is most often invited to work
According to the CEO of Worksol Group, Michal Solecki, employers are increasingly hiring workers from Colombia, the Philippines, India, and Nepal.
Currently, about 30,000 citizens of Colombia and the Philippines are officially employed in Poland.
The number of labor migrants from India and Nepal is also growing rapidly, and they have already become a noticeable part of the Polish labor market.
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In which industries are the most workers needed
The most acute shortage of personnel is observed in the areas where a significant number of foreigners traditionally worked.
These include:
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manufacturing;
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logistics and warehouses;
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construction;
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agriculture;
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the service sector.
Recruitment agencies indicate that Polish employers are expanding their geographical search for personnel and are increasingly working with countries that were not previously major suppliers of labor migrants.
Despite these changes, Ukrainians remain the largest group of foreign workers in Poland. However, experts predict that the trend toward diversifying labor migration will continue in the coming years.
It is worth noting that Polish workers are among the most overloaded in the European Union. In 2025, the average duration of the work week in the country was 38 hours, which significantly exceeds the average figure across the EU.