The “Atlas of Poles and Polish Communities Abroad” shows where Poles live, work and contribute to local societies and economies.
Tracking Poles across 138 countries
Officials say the dashboard is the first of its kind to present a comprehensive overview of more than 22 million Poles across 138 countries, alongside thousands of institutions and organisations supporting Polish life abroad.
Data show that the largest Polish communities are in the United States (around 10 million), Brazil (3 million), Germany (over 2 million), the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland (over 1 million), and France and Canada (each around 1 million).
The innovative atlas highlights nearly 3,300 locations of cultural and educational significance, including Polish schools in 509 towns, community centres, associations, foundations and religious institutions where Polish-language services are held.
It also records cemeteries and memorials that commemorate Polish migration.
A window into the Polish diaspora
Users can explore information on Polish media outlets - from newspapers to TV channels and online portals - and 72 Polish chambers of commerce and economic organisations that support trade and entrepreneurship worldwide.
The interactive dashboard allows filtering by continent, country or category, presents data in tables, and enables downloads in Excel format.
The tool is designed for researchers, journalists and anyone interested in understanding the global presence of Poland and its communities, according to officials.
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Source: MFA/GUS/X/@Polska/@GUS_STAT