Economy, jobs and prices in Małopolskie, Poland: official figures
GDP per person was 28,100 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2024, 70% of the EU average; 8th highest of 17 voivodeships in Poland. PPS adjust for price differences between countries.
How big is the economy of Małopolskie?
The regional economy produced €69.0 billion of output (GDP at market prices) in 2024, 8.1% of Poland's GDP.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Małopolskie?
The unemployment rate (age 15 to 74) was 2.8% in 2025, against 3.1% for Poland and 6.0% across the EU; 11th highest of 16 voivodeships in Poland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is youth unemployment in Małopolskie?
Youth unemployment (age 15 to 24) was 11.3% in 2025, against 12.2% for Poland; 4th highest of 5 voivodeships in Poland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow much does Małopolskie spend on research and development?
Spending on research and development came to 2.49% of GDP in 2024 (1.40% nationally).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Małopolska?
The average monthly gross wage in Lesser Poland (Małopolska) was 8,249 złoty in 2024, 1.1% above the Polish average of 8,158 złoty and 3rd highest of 17 regions.
Source: Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Małopolska?
The registered unemployment rate in Lesser Poland (Małopolska) was 4.2% at the end of 2024, 4th lowest of 17 regions, compared with 6.0% in 2020 and 5.1% for Poland as a whole.
Source: Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) · saved copyHow many new homes were built in Małopolska?
20,376 new dwellings were completed in Lesser Poland (Małopolska) in 2024, or 5.9 per 1,000 people (3rd highest of 17 regions), compared with 4.3 per 1,000 in 2015; building began on 21,682 more.
Source: Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) · saved copyHow many people in Małopolskie are long-term unemployed?
Long-term unemployment (people out of work for a year or more) stood at 0.8% of the labour force in 2018 (Poland: 1.0%; EU: 3.3%); 7th lowest of 14 voivodeships in Poland. In 2012 it was 4.6%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate for women in Małopolskie?
Unemployment among women was 3.1% in 2025, compared with 3.4% nationally and 6.2% in the EU; 5th lowest of 13 voivodeships in Poland. In 2015 it was 7.4%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many women in Małopolskie are in work?
72.0% of women aged 20 to 64 were in work in 2025, compared with 73.2% nationally and 71.3% in the EU; 6th highest of 17 voivodeships in Poland. In 2015 it was 60.7%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyIs the economy of Małopolskie growing?
Output (gross value added, after inflation) changed by 2.3% in 2024, against 2.1% for Poland as a whole; 9th highest of 17 voivodeships in Poland. In 2014 it was 4.1%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many cars are there in Małopolskie?
Residents of Małopolskie owned 588 cars per 1,000 people in 2024, against 629 for Poland as a whole; 2nd lowest of 17 voivodeships in Poland. In 2014 it was 500.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Małopolskie?
Employers paid an average of €10,283 per employee in 2023, counting wages, salaries and employer social contributions, against €10,564 across Poland; 5th highest of 17 voivodeships in Poland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many tourists visit Małopolskie?
Hotels, campsites and other tourist accommodation recorded 17.0 million nights in 2025, 31% of them by visitors from abroad.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Małopolskie?
The largest part of the economy of Małopolskie in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 28.9% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (22.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Małopolskie?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 22.2% of output in 2023, against 26.7% for Poland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Małopolskie growing?
Gross value added rose from €30.3 billion in 2015 to €54.8 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 81% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Małopolskie?
The number of people working in Małopolskie rose by 17.3% between 2015 and 2024, to 1,607,700.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- Workers in finance, insurance and real estate in Lesser Poland (Małopolska) earned 9,276 złoty a month on average in 2024, against 7,348 złoty in industry and construction and 8,876 złoty in other services. Source: Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) · saved copy
- Labour offices in Lesser Poland (Małopolska) counted 60,700 registered unemployed people at the end of 2024, 49% fewer than in 2015; 35.3% had been out of work for more than a year and 25.7% were aged 50 or over. Source: Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) · saved copy
- Lesser Poland (Małopolska) had 1,456 businesses and other entities in the REGON register per 10,000 people in 2024, up from 1,079 in 2015, 6th highest of 17 regions; 1,069 per 10,000 were self-employed individuals. Source: Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) · saved copy
- 37,305 new businesses and other entities were registered in Lesser Poland (Małopolska) during 2024. Source: Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) · saved copy
- Investment outlays in Lesser Poland (Małopolska) came to 9,636 złoty per person in 2024 (7th lowest of 17 regions; Polish average 11,785 złoty), a total of 33.0 billion złoty against 21.2 billion in 2015. Source: Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) · saved copy
- 17.0% of industrial and service enterprises in Lesser Poland (Małopolska) spent money on innovation in 2024, against 16.5% nationally. Source: Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) · saved copy
- In the information and communication sector the average monthly gross wage in Lesser Poland (Małopolska) was 15,145 złoty in 2024, against 13,432 złoty for Poland. Source: Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) · saved copy
- In October 2024 managers in Lesser Poland (Małopolska) earned 16,150 złoty gross a month on average, 2.9 times the 5,572 złoty paid in elementary occupations. Source: Statistics Poland (Główny Urząd Statystyczny, GUS) · saved copy
How Małopolskie compares with other voivodeships
Average monthly gross wage (złoty) (2024)
Małopolskie ranks 3 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Average monthly gross wage (złoty) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warszawski stołeczny | 9,878 złoty |
| 2 | Dolnośląskie | 8,360 złoty |
| 3 | Małopolskie | 8,249 złoty |
| 4 | Śląskie | 8,096 złoty |
| 5 | Pomorskie | 8,067 złoty |
| 6 | Mazowiecki regionalny | 7,653 złoty |
| 7 | Łódzkie | 7,647 złoty |
Registered unemployment rate (%) (2024)
Małopolskie ranks 14 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Registered unemployment rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dolnośląskie | 4.6% |
| 12 | Pomorskie | 4.6% |
| 13 | Lubuskie | 4.5% |
| 14 | Małopolskie | 4.2% |
| 15 | Śląskie | 3.6% |
| 16 | Wielkopolskie | 3.0% |
| 17 | Warszawski stołeczny | 2.0% |
Businesses and other entities in the REGON register per 10,000 people (2024)
Małopolskie ranks 6 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Businesses and other entities in the REGON register per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Zachodniopomorskie | 1,572 |
| 4 | Pomorskie | 1,567 |
| 5 | Wielkopolskie | 1,491 |
| 6 | Małopolskie | 1,456 |
| 7 | Lubuskie | 1,386 |
| 8 | Śląskie | 1,271 |
| 9 | Łódzkie | 1,236 |
Investment outlays per person (złoty) (2024)
Małopolskie ranks 11 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Investment outlays per person (złoty) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Wielkopolskie | 10,870 złoty |
| 9 | Podlaskie | 10,553 złoty |
| 10 | Lubuskie | 10,402 złoty |
| 11 | Małopolskie | 9,636 złoty |
| 12 | Podkarpackie | 9,442 złoty |
| 13 | Łódzkie | 9,139 złoty |
| 14 | Kujawsko-pomorskie | 8,909 złoty |
New dwellings completed per 1,000 people (2024)
Małopolskie ranks 3 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | New dwellings completed per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warszawski stołeczny | 8.7 |
| 2 | Pomorskie | 7.7 |
| 3 | Małopolskie | 5.9 |
| 4 | Dolnośląskie | 5.8 |
| 5 | Podlaskie | 5.6 |
| 6 | Wielkopolskie | 5.5 |
| 7 | Łódzkie | 5.0 |
Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) (2018)
Małopolskie ranks 8 of 14, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Long-term unemployment (% of labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Warmińsko-mazurskie | 1.4% |
| 6 | Mazowiecki regionalny | 1.3% |
| 7 | Kujawsko-pomorskie | 1.2% |
| 8 | Małopolskie | 0.8% |
| 9 | Pomorskie | 0.8% |
| 10 | Zachodniopomorskie | 0.8% |
| 11 | Dolnośląskie | 0.7% |
Unemployment rate, women (2025)
Małopolskie ranks 9 of 13, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unemployment rate, women |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Zachodniopomorskie | 4.1% |
| 7 | Wielkopolskie | 3.6% |
| 8 | Podkarpackie | 3.4% |
| 9 | Małopolskie | 3.1% |
| 10 | Dolnośląskie | 3.1% |
| 11 | Śląskie | 2.6% |
| 12 | Pomorskie | 2.6% |
Employment rate, women aged 20-64 (2025)
Małopolskie ranks 6 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Employment rate, women aged 20-64 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Łódzkie | 74.9% |
| 4 | Pomorskie | 74.2% |
| 5 | Wielkopolskie | 72.6% |
| 6 | Małopolskie | 72.0% |
| 7 | Kujawsko-pomorskie | 72.0% |
| 8 | Śląskie | 71.9% |
| 9 | Mazowiecki regionalny | 71.8% |
Real growth in gross value added (2024)
Małopolskie ranks 9 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Real growth in gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Podkarpackie | 2.7% |
| 7 | Kujawsko-pomorskie | 2.7% |
| 8 | Lubelskie | 2.4% |
| 9 | Małopolskie | 2.3% |
| 10 | Opolskie | 2.1% |
| 11 | Warszawski stołeczny | 2.0% |
| 12 | Śląskie | 1.4% |
Passenger cars per 1,000 people (2024)
Małopolskie ranks 16 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Passenger cars per 1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Śląskie | 602 |
| 12 | Świętokrzyskie | 602 |
| 13 | Pomorskie | 600 |
| 14 | Zachodniopomorskie | 599 |
| 15 | Warmińsko-mazurskie | 597 |
| 16 | Małopolskie | 588 |
| 17 | Podlaskie | 581 |
Compensation per employee (euros) (2023)
Małopolskie ranks 5 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Compensation per employee (euros) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dolnośląskie | €11,511 |
| 3 | Śląskie | €10,830 |
| 4 | Wielkopolskie | €10,396 |
| 5 | Małopolskie | €10,283 |
| 6 | Pomorskie | €10,058 |
| 7 | Łódzkie | €9,724 |
| 8 | Mazowiecki regionalny | €9,467 |
Nights spent in tourist accommodation (2025)
Małopolskie ranks 2 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Nights spent in tourist accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zachodniopomorskie | 17.3 million |
| 2 | Małopolskie | 17.0 million |
| 3 | Dolnośląskie | 12.4 million |
| 4 | Pomorskie | 11.2 million |
| 5 | Warszawski stołeczny | 10.5 million |
| 6 | Śląskie | 6.8 million |
| 7 | Kujawsko-pomorskie | 4.9 million |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Małopolskie ranks 15 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pomorskie | 27.7% |
| 12 | Warmińsko-mazurskie | 26.8% |
| 13 | Zachodniopomorskie | 23.3% |
| 14 | Podlaskie | 22.7% |
| 15 | Małopolskie | 22.2% |
| 16 | Lubelskie | 20.4% |
| 17 | Warszawski stołeczny | 15.5% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Małopolskie ranks 2 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warszawski stołeczny | 31.0% |
| 2 | Małopolskie | 20.8% |
| 3 | Dolnośląskie | 19.0% |
| 4 | Łódzkie | 18.6% |
| 5 | Śląskie | 17.1% |
| 6 | Pomorskie | 17.0% |
| 7 | Wielkopolskie | 16.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Małopolskie ranks 10 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Opolskie | 19.3% |
| 8 | Kujawsko-pomorskie | 19.2% |
| 9 | Lubuskie | 18.7% |
| 10 | Małopolskie | 18.5% |
| 11 | Pomorskie | 16.6% |
| 12 | Łódzkie | 16.3% |
| 13 | Śląskie | 15.5% |
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