17:39 25 August 2025
Polish government proposing economic education in schools
According to Eurostat, Poland’s household savings rate reached 9.8% in Q1 2025, up from recent years but still among the lowest in the EU. By contrast, Germany and Czechia save around 20%. Surveys show 11% of Poles have no savings, while one-third hold reserves of up to three monthly salaries, enough only for short-term security. Experts stress that weak saving habits hinder investment and economic growth, with low financial literacy as a major barrier.
Over one-third of respondents admit their knowledge is poor, particularly younger and older groups. NGOs created the National Center for Economic Education to promote financial skills from an early age, including school cooperatives and teacher training.
