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Poland Leads OECD in Ukrainian Refugee Employment Success

11/7/2025

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Poland has the highest OECD employment rate for Ukrainian refugees at 78%, well above Germany's 31% and Spain's 17%.
The OECD attributes this success to Poland's active integration policies and streamlined employment procedures.
In 2023, Poland's foreign population rose by 374,100, and asylum claims reached 14,445 in 2024.
Ukrainian refugees contribute about 2.7% to Poland's GDP, while many young men have left Ukraine, worsening labor shortages.

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Story summary

Poland has the highest OECD employment rate for Ukrainian refugees at 78%, well above Germany's 31% and Spain's 17%.
The OECD attributes this success to Poland's active integration policies and streamlined employment procedures.
In 2023, Poland's foreign population rose by 374,100, and asylum claims reached 14,445 in 2024.
Ukrainian refugees contribute about 2.7% to Poland's GDP, while many young men have left Ukraine, worsening labor shortages.