Economy, jobs and prices in Koszaliński (Zachodniopomorskie, Poland): official figures
GDP per person was 23,800 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 62% of the EU average (77% for Poland); 30th highest of 73 subregions in Poland.
How big is the economy of Koszaliński?
The local economy produced €5.5 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Koszaliński?
About 154,400 people worked in Koszaliński in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the average salary in the Koszaliński subregion?
Average gross monthly pay in the Koszaliński subregion was PLN 8,258 in 2025, 88.1% of the Polish average of PLN 9,371 and 33rd lowest of 73 Polish subregions.
Source: Statistics Poland (GUS) · saved copyHow fast are wages rising in the Koszaliński subregion?
Average pay in the Koszaliński subregion rose 137% between 2015 and 2025, from PLN 3,480 to PLN 8,258, compared with 126% growth nationally.
Source: Statistics Poland (GUS) · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in the Koszaliński subregion?
The registered unemployment rate in the Koszaliński subregion was 8.7% at the end of 2025, above the national rate of 5.7%; it is 18th highest of 73 Polish subregions.
Source: Statistics Poland (GUS) · saved copyHow hard is it to find a job in the Koszaliński subregion?
In 2025 there were on average 10.8 registered unemployed people for every job offer reported to labour offices in the Koszaliński subregion, against 15.9 in Poland.
Source: Statistics Poland (GUS) · saved copyHow much does a flat cost per square metre in the Koszaliński subregion?
Flats sold in market transactions in the Koszaliński subregion cost an average of PLN 8,327 per square metre in 2025, compared with PLN 9,485 nationally, 17th highest of 73 Polish subregions.
Source: Statistics Poland (GUS) · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Koszaliński?
The largest part of the economy of Koszaliński in 2023 was trade, transport, hospitality and communications, at 26.1% of gross value added, followed by industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (24.2%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Koszaliński?
Industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) made up 24.2% of output in 2023, against 26.7% for Poland.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Koszaliński growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.0 billion in 2015 to €5.0 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 67% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Koszaliński?
Of the 154,400 jobs located in Koszaliński in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 22% in industry and 5.1% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Koszaliński?
The number of people working in Koszaliński rose by 12.9% between 2015 and 2023, to 154,400.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyMore figures
- Among the 4 subregions of the Zachodniopomorskie voivodeship, the Koszaliński subregion had the 2nd highest average wage in 2025. Source: Statistics Poland (GUS) · saved copy
- Registered unemployment in the Koszaliński subregion fell from 14.1% in 2015 to 8.7% in 2025. Source: Statistics Poland (GUS) · saved copy
- Flat prices per square metre in the Koszaliński subregion rose 117% from PLN 3,829 in 2016 to PLN 8,327 in 2025. Source: Statistics Poland (GUS) · saved copy
How Koszaliński compares with other subregions in Poland
Average gross monthly wage (PLN) (2025)
Koszaliński ranks 41 of 73, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average gross monthly wage (PLN) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Nyski | PLN 8,304 |
| 39 | Ostrołęcki | PLN 8,291 |
| 40 | Suwalski | PLN 8,264 |
| 41 | Koszaliński | PLN 8,258 |
| 42 | Gorzowski | PLN 8,253 |
| 43 | Słupski | PLN 8,234 |
| 44 | Łódzki | PLN 8,221 |
Registered unemployment rate, end of year (%) (2025)
Koszaliński ranks 18 of 73, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Registered unemployment rate, end of year (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Wałbrzyski | 9.0% |
| 16 | Świecki | 8.9% |
| 17 | Ostrołęcki | 8.8% |
| 18 | Koszaliński | 8.7% |
| 19 | Suwalski | 8.6% |
| 20 | Kielecki | 8.4% |
| 21 | Sandomiersko-jędrzejowski | 8.4% |
Registered unemployed per job offer (2025)
Koszaliński ranks 61 of 73, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Registered unemployed per job offer |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Leszczyński | 11.4 |
| 59 | Legnicko-głogowski | 11.0 |
| 60 | Miasto Poznań | 11.0 |
| 61 | Koszaliński | 10.8 |
| 62 | Siedlecki | 10.3 |
| 63 | Kaliski | 9.9 |
| 64 | Gdański | 9.2 |
Average market price of a flat per m² (PLN) (2025)
Koszaliński ranks 17 of 73, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Average market price of a flat per m² (PLN) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Miasto Łódź | PLN 8,598 |
| 15 | Gdański | PLN 8,428 |
| 16 | Bydgosko-toruński | PLN 8,361 |
| 17 | Koszaliński | PLN 8,327 |
| 18 | Żyrardowski | PLN 8,152 |
| 19 | Siedlecki | PLN 8,084 |
| 20 | Bielski | PLN 8,078 |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Koszaliński ranks 54 of 73, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Bytomski | 25.0% |
| 52 | Suwalski | 24.4% |
| 53 | Trójmiejski | 24.3% |
| 54 | Koszaliński | 24.2% |
| 55 | Ostrołęcki | 23.6% |
| 56 | Olsztyński | 23.6% |
| 57 | Tarnowski | 23.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Koszaliński ranks 37 of 73, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Skierniewicki | 14.4% |
| 35 | Szczeciński | 14.3% |
| 36 | Gorzowski | 14.2% |
| 37 | Koszaliński | 14.1% |
| 38 | Oświęcimski | 13.9% |
| 39 | Krośnieński | 13.8% |
| 40 | Koniński | 13.8% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Koszaliński ranks 13 of 73, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Miasto Szczecin | 22.6% |
| 11 | Szczecinecko-pyrzycki | 22.5% |
| 12 | Nowotarski | 22.5% |
| 13 | Koszaliński | 22.3% |
| 14 | Kielecki | 22.1% |
| 15 | Chojnicki | 22.1% |
| 16 | Bytomski | 21.6% |
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