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Poland's Population Set to Double Amid Low Fertility Crisis

2/27/2026

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The United Nations projects Poland's population could more than double by 2100, per the State of the Young 2025 report.
The report finds 15% of people born 1995–2006 do not plan to have children.
Vasectomies number about 5,000 annually, while female tubal ligation remains illegal, driving medical tourism.
Poland has one of the world’s lowest fertility rates, at about 1.10–1.16 children per woman, prompting policy debate.

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The United Nations projects Poland's population could more than double by 2100, per the State of the Young 2025 report.
The report finds 15% of people born 1995–2006 do not plan to have children.
Vasectomies number about 5,000 annually, while female tubal ligation remains illegal, driving medical tourism.
Poland has one of the world’s lowest fertility rates, at about 1.10–1.16 children per woman, prompting policy debate.