Study: two thirds of Poles consider themselves entrepreneurial people
A new ING Bank Śląski study reveals that while only 20% of adult Poles run their own businesses, 64% consider themselves entrepreneurial. Entrepreneurship is broadly understood—not just as owning a company, but as adaptability, creativity, and initiative in everyday life.
Generational perspectives differ: boomers associate it with cleverness, Gen X with hard work, millennials with adaptability, and Gen Z with creativity. Traits most linked to entrepreneurship include diligence, resourcefulness, and risk-taking. The desire to start a business is strongest among 18–24-year-olds, but declines with age. Social influences play a key role—family, mentors, and community often inspire entrepreneurship.
Polish culture, however, lacks strong positive myths of entrepreneurs, often portraying them as schemers or victims.
