Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Poland
Poland: Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof was 5.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Poland, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Poland is 5.9%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 45.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Poland peaked at 43.5% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5.8%, in 2020.
That places Poland 43rd out of 47 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Poland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 43.5% | — |
| 2006 | 39.1% | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 36.3% | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 22.9% | -36.9% |
| 2009 | 17.9% | -21.8% |
| 2010 | 17.0% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 13.1% | -22.9% |
| 2012 | 12.0% | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 10.9% | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 8.7% | -20.2% |
| 2015 | 11.8% | +35.6% |
| 2016 | 10.9% | -7.6% |
| 2017 | 12.1% | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 10.8% | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 10.4% | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 5.8% | -44.2% |
| 2023 | 5.9% | +1.7% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 5.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.1%, 35% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Poland's 5.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.3%, 36% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.9% | 17.9% | 43.5% | 5 |
| 2010s | 11.8% | 8.7% | 17.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More urban development data for Poland
- Population in the largest city 8.2% (2025)
- Population density 119.79 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 16.52 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.80 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.0494 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 0.0433 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 5.87 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.80 million (2025)
- Establishments, bedrooms and bed-places in tourist accommodation, by 11,114 Number (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Poland?
- Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof in Poland was 5.9% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 43.5% in 2005.
- What is the lowest children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.8% in 2020.
- How does Poland rank for children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof?
- Poland ranks 43rd out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Children (aged 0 to 17) living in a dwelling with a leaking roof, damp walls, floors or foundation, or rot in window frames or floor. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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