Ukrainian refugees have enriched the Polish economy, yet they continue to rate their level of integration as low.

According to a report by the UN Refugee Agency, war refugees from Ukraine have contributed significantly to the Polish economy.

“By allowing Ukrainian refugees to start working and open small businesses, Poland increased its GDP by 2.7% in 2024,” the agency noted.

Ukrainian refugees have helped to specialize the Polish economy and make it more productive, and employment for Poles has not declined. The presence of refugees has even resulted in rising wages at the local level. Furthermore, closing the gaps in the integration of Ukrainians in the labor market could yield a macroeconomic benefit of $1.6B annually.

However, according to Gremi Personal, despite years of living abroad 17.9% of Ukrainians still do not feel “at home” and consider returning home. Overall, more than 80% of Ukrainian migrants in Poland have stable jobs with the prospect of staying for an extended period. Yet only 11% of respondents believe they have been able to “settle in” in Poland.