Ukrainians primarily enter Poland as labor migrants, not as refugees.

Of all Ukrainians in Poland, 37% arrived less than six months ago, and 9% have been living there for a year, 23% for two years, 15% for three, and 6% for four. Another 10% of Ukrainians have lived in Poland for over five years.

“The largest share of Ukrainians came to Poland for six months. So, the dominant group among the new arrivals is labor migrants,” commented Gremi Personal, an international employment agency.

It is noted that these Ukrainians typically earn money in Poland and then return home, where they spend their earnings, which provides support for the Ukrainian economy. The largest age group (40%) is people aged 36-54, which indicates the active labor potential of these migrants. Also, 37% of Ukrainian migrants in Poland are under 25 years old, 20% of respondents are in the age range from 26 to 35, and only 3% are over 55.

A survey of 856 Ukrainian respondents showed that only 15% arrived in Poland in connection with the start of the full-scale invasion.