GUS: 15 million Poles are employed

The number of people employed in the Polish economy at the end of 2021 stood at 15 million people and increased by 1.6% compared to the previous year, according to preliminary data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS). The highest employment growth was seen in the information and communication sector (7.2%) and professional, scientific, and technical activities (3.9%). However, there was a decrease in employment in the mining and quarrying industry (2.6%) and the financial and insurance activities sector (1.8%). The average gross monthly wage in the national economy rose by 8.4% in 2021 compared to 2020.

The minimum gross wage also increased by PLN 200, reaching PLN 2,800.

Source: wgospodarce.pl