Poland’s population in 2021 decreased by 2.7% compared to 2011

The population of Poland in 2021 amounted to 37.019 million and decreased by 2.7% compared to 2011, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported. In 2021, the urban population accounted for 59.9% of the total population, and 40.1% lived in rural areas. In 2011 the shares were 60.8% and 39.2% respectively. 

The share of the post-working age population increased from 17.1% to 22.8%, by nearly 6 percentage points. The number of people aged 60 years and older increased by about 2 million people in a decade.

(PAP)