Recent data suggest the country—long a source of migrant labour for Western Europe—has begun attracting more newcomers than it loses.
Fewer Poles are leaving for the West, and in several countries there is now a net outflow of Polish nationals.
In a recent bulletin, the Polish Economic Institute (PIE) said Germany, Austria and Sweden all recorded negative net migration of Poles last year—the first time in the 21st century that more Poles left those countries than arrived.
"This is primarily due to Poland’s economic growth, its relatively favorable economic situation, and the diminishing emigration potential—the shrinking number of people who would still consider leaving," said Agnieszka Chłoń-Domińczak of Poland’s Government Population Council.
"At the same time, the working-age population is declining, creating a need for new employees. Taken together, these factors make Poland an increasingly attractive destination for migrants," she added.
Michał Owczarek has the story.
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