Young Polish women less inclined to become mothers

According to research conducted by CBOS, 32 percent of surveyed women aged 18-45 plan to have children in the near or distant future, while 68 percent have no such plans. Couples choose not to have children at the moment for various reasons. They consider financial issues such as difficulties in obtaining credit and buying a home, as well as high rental prices. Women also worry about enduring the hardships of childbirth, managing child care, whether their partner will provide them with a sense of security, and whether they will be able to return to work after maternity leave.

In 2022, only 305,000 children were born in Poland, the lowest number since World War II, according to data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS). In 2017, the number of births was 100,000 higher.

"The decision regarding motherhood at this moment is influenced by the political situation of Poles. It's about financial issues, inflation, and the difficulty of making a decision on credit or even obtaining it at this time. Therefore, we are uncertain about how our future will unfold. The geopolitical situation is also important, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and the instability and unpredictability of what will happen in the near future," Agata Ejsmont, a psychologist, said.

(Newseria)