Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Poland
Poland: Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation was 245 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Poland, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
In 2025, severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Poland stood at 245 Thousand persons. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.7% on the previous year and down 75.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Poland peaked at 4,543 Thousand persons in 2005 and was at its lowest, 245 Thousand persons, in 2025.
That places Poland 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Poland, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4,543 Thousand persons | — |
| 2006 | 3,636 Thousand persons | -20.0% |
| 2007 | 3,033 Thousand persons | -16.6% |
| 2008 | 2,264 Thousand persons | -25.4% |
| 2009 | 1,936 Thousand persons | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 1,871 Thousand persons | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 1,717 Thousand persons | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 1,531 Thousand persons | -10.8% |
| 2013 | 1,398 Thousand persons | -8.7% |
| 2014 | 1,183 Thousand persons | -15.4% |
| 2015 | 985 Thousand persons | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 832 Thousand persons | -15.5% |
| 2017 | 759 Thousand persons | -8.8% |
| 2018 | 516 Thousand persons | -32.0% |
| 2019 | 434 Thousand persons | -15.9% |
| 2020 | 325 Thousand persons | -25.1% |
| 2021 | 347 Thousand persons | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 315 Thousand persons | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 332 Thousand persons | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 309 Thousand persons | -6.9% |
| 2025 | 245 Thousand persons | -20.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,082 Thousand persons | 1,936 Thousand persons | 4,543 Thousand persons | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,123 Thousand persons | 434 Thousand persons | 1,871 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 312.17 Thousand persons | 245 Thousand persons | 347 Thousand persons | 6 |
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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, per capita 0.0494 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.80 million (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 severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Poland?
- Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation in Poland was 245 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 4,543 Thousand persons in 2005.
- What is the lowest severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 245 Thousand persons in 2025.
- How does Poland rank for severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation?
- Poland ranks 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.1%. 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 Severe material deprivation rate by degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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