We've been watching for a fewer years. An alarming trend in Poland – a increasing number of young people who decide to leave the country in search of better surviving and working conditions. This phenomenon applies not only to people with higher education but besides to those who search opportunities for professional improvement in another parts of Europe or beyond. What is truly behind these decisions and what consequences does this have for the future of Poland?
Statistics of departures of young Poles
From data published by Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS) it follows that in 2023 About 40 thousand Young Poles aged 18-34 went abroad. This is an increase by 15% compared to erstwhile years. Moreover, according to the study Eurostat, Poland belongs to the countries of the European Union which evidence the highest emigration rate among young people. In 2021 around 4.5% people aged 25-29 left Poland permanently or for a long time. This means that all 20 young Pole decides to leave, and this trend is becoming increasingly common.
Causes of emigration of young Poles
But before we accuse young people of dislike of their homeland, it is worth to realize what drives them to leave Poland. Work, high cost of living, low earnings compared to Western European standards and deficiency of professional prospects in the country are the main reasons for emigration. Although Poland has been dynamically developing its economy over fresh years, it remains 1 of the countries by lowest average earnings in the European Union. The average gross remuneration in Poland is approximately PLN 6 100which is well below the EU average.
Comparing earnings in Poland with those offered in countries specified as Germany, United Kingdom is Netherlands, young Poles frequently see leaving as the only way to improve the quality of life. For example, average earnings in Germany are around €4,000which is above 8 times more than a minimum wage in Poland. In addition, in many Western European countries young people can number on better working conditionsincluding employment contracts, Higher social benefits and the anticipation of professional development.
Emigration and Demography of Poland
The mass departure of young people has more than Economic consequences, but besides demographic. In the last 20 years Poland has faced a serious problem population decline. Due to the emigration of young people and the decrease in births, Poland lost at that time Over 1.5 million citizens. This mainly applies to people of working age, leading to an ageing population. Forecasts indicate that in 2030 every 4th Pole will be over 65 years old, which poses immense challenges for Poland maintenance of the pension system, health services and labour market.
Effects of emigration on the Polish labour market
Emigration of young Poles besides causes difficulties on the labour market. Employers they are faced with a deficiency of skilled workers, especially in sectors specified as IT, Construction, Health is Science. Many companies are forced to importing workers from abroad, which entails additional costs and complications in organising employment.
The younger generation that chooses to leave is mostly linked to their professional life with more developed countries. Return of migrants are comparatively rare, especially erstwhile it comes to long-term emigration. As a result, Poland faces a problem shortage of specialists, which hampers the improvement of many sectors of the economy.
Emigration and Social Life
Emigration of young Poles besides affects Social life In the country. any people who decide to emigrate do not return to Poland for many years and any at all. This makes Poland loses creative young peoplewho would have the possible to innovate, start businesses and build a better future for the country. In the country there is besides emptiness in family structures and social, due to the fact that many emigrants leave for a better life, leaving their families abroad.
How to halt young Poles?
Governments and local governments effort to keep young people in the country, offering various support programmes. Scholarship programmes, Start-ups initiatives, tax incentives for entrepreneurs These are just any of the activities that aim to halt talent. However, the effects of these activities stay questionable, given the immense differences in earnings and working conditions between Poland and more developed countries.
Although the situation may change, emigration of young Poles remains 1 of the biggest challenges of modern Poland.
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