Think tank: 78% of Ukrainian refugees have found work in Poland

A new survey on the integration of Ukrainians in Poland shows that in 2025, 92% of pre-war immigrants from Ukraine have had jobs, while this number stands at 78% among those who moved after the full-scale invasion.

Source: Ukrinform, a Ukrainian news agency, citing a press release by Gremi Personal employment agency think-tank

Quote: "The survey indicates a marked improvement in immigrants' position on the labour market, greater financial independence, broader networks with Poles and a clear rise in Polish-language proficiency. The research showed that income earned in Poland has become the main source of support for Ukrainian immigrants in 2025."

Details: Employment indicators have improved. The share of refugees in stable jobs has risen and unemployment has fallen.

Ukrainians are also less likely than before to accept low-skilled roles, although about 36% still work below their qualifications.

The survey finds that average pay for Ukrainians in Poland, regardless of position, has been rising at a pace comparable with the wider economy, with the highest earnings in IT, construction and transport.

The analysts have recorded a drop in the frequency and volume of money transfers from Poland to Ukraine.

Gremi Personal chief executive Tomas Bogdevic says that the trend reflects rising living costs in Poland, more spending by Ukrainians on needs inside the country and fewer short-term plans to return home.

In 2025, 51% of pre-war immigrants and 24% of refugees said that they intend to stay in Poland permanently.

Housing is another indicator of growing self-reliance. In 2025, 81% of Ukrainians have provided for their accommodation without outside help, mostly by renting (72%) or buying homes (9%). The number of people living in collective centres has fallen, with most remaining residents aged 45 and over.

Language adaptation has supported integration. In the survey, 63% of respondents have reported fluent or good Polish, while only 4% have said they do not know the language.

Background: More than one-third of Ukrainians in Germany who have been granted protection status are currently employed.

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