Poland Reveals New Median Wage Data for March
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) released updated figures showing the median salary for March, providing a clearer picture of actual earnings compared to average wage statistics.
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Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) released updated figures showing the median salary for March, providing a clearer picture of actual earnings compared to average wage statistics.

Data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) now shows the impact of changes in government-linked construction companies, which have historically distorted regional industry figures.
New data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) indicates that the average wage in Poland has decreased by several hundred zlotys.
Poland's Central Statistical Office estimates a significant 18.6% decrease in total tree fruit harvests this year, totaling around 3.4 million tons, with berry production also expected to fall, except for currants.
Public current expenditures on healthcare in Poland reached nearly 272 billion PLN in 2025, an increase of 21.6 billion PLN from the previous year, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS).

According to five decades of birth data compiled by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), July 25th is the most common birthday for Hungarians.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) announced that 17.99 million people stayed in tourist accommodations in Poland from June to September last year, with nearly a quarter of them being foreign visitors.

Hungary's industrial performance in May reached its highest level in over two years, driven by growth in car manufacturing while the battery industry remains in a slump, according to the Central Statistical Office.

Hungary's Central Statistical Office reported a 2.3 percent rebound in industrial production in May, following a decline in April. Analysts view this preliminary data as an encouraging sign of industry growth stabilizing.

Poland's inflation rate unexpectedly dropped to 2.3% in June, significantly lower than forecasts. The latest data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) showed a strong decline in the inflation rate.
Polish entrepreneurs express less optimism than suggested by official economic indicators from the Central Statistical Office, primarily due to ongoing geopolitical risks.

New data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) highlights significant disparities in the country's economic development and digitalization among companies, with notable differences between eastern and western counties in internet access.

According to the latest data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), the net average wage in April was slightly over 542,000 forints, marking an 11.2 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) announced that the median gross monthly salary in the national economy for December 2025 was 7,907.20 PLN, which is 19.4% lower than the average gross salary.
Poland's Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.5 percent in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS), revising its initial estimate upwards by 0.1 percentage points.
Retail sales in Poland grew by 1.3 percent year-on-year in April, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS), falling short of economists' average forecasts.
Polish industrial production has experienced a slowdown, with data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) falling below market expectations. This development also marks the end of deflation in the Polish industry.
According to data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS), both current and leading consumer sentiment indicators rose in Poland in May, signaling an improvement in economic outlook.

March data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office indicates an easing of negative trends in the Hungarian economy, with both industrial output and construction sectors showing signs of recovery.
The Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported that the average gross monthly wage in Poland's national economy grew by 6.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 9562.88 PLN.
The median gross monthly wage in Poland's national economy for November 2025 was reported at 7432 PLN, an 18.0 percent decrease compared to the average gross wage, according to the Central Statistical Office.

A recent publication from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) indicates that 715,000 Hungarian pensioners may be living below the subsistence minimum by January 2026, based on data regardin
Poland's public deficit and debt are projected to reach record levels in 2025, with public debt nearing 60% of GDP. These alarming figures have been reported by the Central Statistical Office (GUS).
This week, Poland's Central Statistical Office is set to publish key macroeconomic data for March, including figures on industrial production, wages, retail sales, unemployment statistics, and inflation expectations.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) confirmed that the country's inflation rate for March stood at 3% year-on-year. This figure was not revised from the initial quick estimate.
New data from Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) reveals that 6.6 million people sought medical help in hospital emergency departments and admissions rooms last year, with a notable percentage being children and seniors.
Retail sales in Poland grew by 5% year-on-year in February, slightly below economists' average forecasts of 6.1%, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS).
Poland's industrial production increased by 1.5% year-on-year in February, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS), while construction and assembly production unexpectedly fell by 13.7% year-on-year.
New data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) indicates that Poles' expectations for inflation have significantly risen, with the index increasing to 33.3 points in March from 19.8 in February.

Hungary's Central Statistical Office (KSH) detailed the factors behind the country's industrial growth, which increased for the first time in two years, with battery manufacturing notably rising by 27%.
The median monthly gross wage in Poland's national economy in September 2025 was 7145.33 PLN, which was 17.4 percent lower than the average gross wage, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS).
Retail sales in Poland grew by 4.4% year-on-year in January (at constant prices), surpassing economists' average forecasts, according to the Central Statistical Office.

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office has released economic data showing a 1.7% GDP expansion driven by industrial and service sector growth, noting that the recent summer energy crisis had not yet significantly affected the figures.

Analysts state that the Hungarian construction industry's outlook remains uncertain, but incoming EU funds could help boost the sector, reacting to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office.
The Central Statistical Office (GUS) has released new data revealing the true earnings of Poles. This information provides an updated picture of income levels in Poland.
According to data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS), Poland's goods exports increased by 2.6 percent last year, while imports rose by 4.8 percent, resulting in a foreign trade deficit of 31 billion PLN.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) has released new data on life expectancy, highlighting a significant difference between men and women, which will impact future pension calculations. This key indicator suggests that future pensions will be lower.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) has announced that the registered unemployment rate in the country fell to 5.8% in June. This indicates a positive trend in the labor market.
The average gross remuneration in the enterprise sector in Poland increased by 5.9 percent year-on-year in June, reaching 9401.58 PLN, while employment in the sector decreased by 0.9 percent, according to the Central Statistical Office.
A debate is ongoing in Poland about the country becoming multicultural due to a 'demographic generational replacement process,' with politicians and others interpreting data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) and citing examples of towns with high immigrant populations.
The Polish Central Statistical Office has released data on the most common professions among over 15 million working Poles. The report indicates that women primarily work in healthcare and education, while men are concentrated in professions requiring physical labor.
The Central Statistical Office (GUS) estimated extreme poverty in Poland at 5.3% of households for 2025, a stable figure for years. However, statutory poverty statistics significantly increased due to higher income thresholds for social assistance.
New data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) reveals surprising changes in Poland's wealth map, with the Podlasie region entering the top ranks for income, challenging the traditional perception of a poorer eastern wall.
Poland's industrial production increased by 4.1 percent year-on-year in May, according to the Central Statistical Office. However, it saw a monthly decrease of 0.8 percent.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) confirmed that consumer price index (CPI) inflation in May reached 3.1% year-on-year, with a month-on-month decrease of 0.3%. This indicates a continued slowdown in inflation and a drop in prices for the month.
Economist Janusz Jankowiak has raised concerns regarding the accuracy and diligence of the Central Statistical Office (GUS) in publishing unprecedented partial results for the May inflation index, specifically questioning food price changes.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported that the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, with a 0.6% quarterly increase.
Retail sales in Poland, measured at constant prices, increased by 1.3 percent year-on-year in April 2026, according to the Central Statistical Office. This figure was lower than analysts' forecasts.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported that the average gross wage in the enterprise sector decreased by 1.3% in April 2026 compared to March, but increased by 5.4% year-over-year. Employment in the sector also saw a 0.9% decrease over the year.

Tamás Mellár, former president of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), claims that the KSH leadership manipulated data, including poverty statistics, to serve the Orbán government's needs. He suggests new methodologies and a revision of inflation and GDP calculations are necessary.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported a preliminary estimate of 3.4% real GDP growth year-on-year for the first quarter, which was slightly below economists' average forecasts of 3.6%.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) has released alarming forecasts indicating the country is aging rapidly, with an unavoidable societal aging and population decrease expected in the coming decades.

Hungary's Central Statistical Office reported a slight weakening in the labor market in March 2026, with 4,646,000 employed and an unemployment rate of 4.5 percent.
Retail sales in Poland increased by 8.7 percent year-on-year in March, according to the Central Statistical Office, indicating a strong consumer spending trend.
Data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS) for April 2026 indicates that the economic situation in Poland is characterized by stabilization or improvement across most sectors.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) has revised its GDP growth figures upwards, indicating a stronger economic acceleration than initially estimated for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the entirety of 2024.

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) has corrected previously criticized flawed income statistics, but in doing so, introduced new anomalies into the dataset.

New data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) shows that while 69 Hungarian pensioners receive over 2 million forints in pension, approximately 184,000 pensioners must manage on less than 100 forints per month.
Poland's retail sales in constant prices saw a 5.0% increase year-on-year in February 2026, while experiencing a 5.6% decrease month-on-month, according to the Central Statistical Office.
The Central Statistical Office of Poland reported that the average gross monthly salary in February 2026 was 9,135.69 PLN, marking a 6.1% increase year-on-year and a 1.5% rise month-on-month.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported that inflation in January and February stood at 2.1% year-on-year, and also published a new system of weights for calculating the consumer price index (CPI) for 2026.

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) is reportedly including a January utility bill discount, which is essentially a redeemable coupon, when calculating utility inflation, effectively manipulating the figures.
Poland's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 4% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, confirming earlier flash estimates from the Central Statistical Office (GUS).
Retail sales in Poland increased by 4.4 percent year-on-year in January (at constant prices), according to the Central Statistical Office, indicating strong consumer spending driving the economy.
The Central Statistical Office (GUS) has released the latest data on the state of the Polish economy.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) confirmed that annual inflation in July stood at 3%, aligning with economists' forecasts, with fuel prices rising while food prices continued to decrease.
Road workers are beginning renovations on the viaduct at Aleja Niepodległości near the Central Statistical Office in Warsaw, which will lead to traffic disruptions on Trasa Łazienkowska until September.
Poland's inflation rate stood at 3 percent in July 2026, according to a quick estimate by the Central Statistical Office. Consumer goods and services prices increased by 0.8 percent compared to the previous month, with risk factors still present.
The Central Statistical Office of Poland has released data on the expected life expectancy of Poles, a crucial indicator used for calculating pension amounts in the country.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) announced that nearly 18 million people utilized tourist accommodation facilities in the country during the summer season of the previous year, accounting for almost 48 million overnight stays.
Food prices in Poland fell by 0.6% in June compared to the previous year, marking the deepest decline in over a decade, according to the Central Statistical Office, though forecasts suggest this relief for consumers may be short-lived.
Poland is initiating a pilot program to assess the national component in public projects, with state energy companies PGE, Tauron, ENEA, and Orlen reporting to the Central Statistical Office in the first phase.

Professional organizations are urging the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) to thoroughly investigate the circumstances behind erroneous income statistics and to remove poverty indicators based on these flawed data from Eurostat and KSH databases.
New data from Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) indicates that over 15 million Poles live below the social minimum, with a notable increase in statutory poverty primarily due to raised income thresholds for social assistance.
Poland's unemployment rate dropped to 5.9% in May, a 0.1 percentage point decrease from the previous month, according to data released by the Central Statistical Office (GUS).
Preliminary data from the Central Statistical Office shows that the average gross monthly wage in the national economy in Poland for 2025 was 8,903.56 Polish Zloty.

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) has reported that industrial production stalled in April, with battery manufacturing showing growth but fewer electric motors and generators being produced.

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) has released a map allowing the public to view average net salaries in their respective localities, revealing Telki, Budajenő, and Nagykovácsi had the highest averages last year.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported that consumer prices in May 2026 increased by 3.1% year-on-year, while decreasing by 0.3% compared to the previous month.
The Polish Central Statistical Office reported a positive economic outlook, with most sectors experiencing stabilization or improvement in May. Companies anticipate maintaining investment levels similar to the previous year.
Industrial production increased by 3.1 percent year-on-year in April 2026, according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS). In monthly terms, it decreased by 7.4 percent.

While Hungary's Central Statistical Office reported 1.4% inflation in February, individuals aged 30 to 59 experienced an average price increase of 18%, highlighting a significant discrepancy in inflation perception.

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office reported an improvement in the construction industry in March, though not enough to offset earlier poor performance. However, the number of new building contracts simultaneously saw a significant decline.

Hungary's industrial production rose by 6.7 percent in March compared to a year earlier, according to preliminary estimates from the Central Statistical Office, boosting hopes for economic recovery.
Poland's unemployment rate remained stable in March, holding at 6.1% according to data from the Central Statistical Office (GUS). The labor market showed a low seasonal decrease in the number of unemp
New data from Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) reveals a surprising surge in retail sales, which increased by 18.1% in a single month.
Poland's Central Statistical Office (GUS) announced that average gross wages in the enterprise sector grew by 6.6% year-on-year in March, while employment in the sector fell by 0.9% year-on-year.
Market players in Poland are positively evaluating the 'Local content. With benefits for Poland' project but are awaiting further details, including the methodology for reporting national components to the Central Statistical Office.

Government spending, including military funds, has significantly increased gross earnings in Hungary, according to the latest statistics from the Central Statistical Office.
Poland's registered unemployment rate increased to 6.1% in February from 6% in January, according to new data released by the Central Statistical Office, confirming earlier figures from the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy.

Hungarian Central Statistical Office data reveals that over 28% of Hungarians experienced a decrease in their net real wages last year compared to the previous year, marking a significant nearly 9 percentage point annual increase in this trend.

Eurostat calculated Hungary's inflation rate at 1.6% in February using the EU methodology, slightly higher than the 1.4% reported by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) using its domestic methodology, placing Hungary's rate as the seventh lowest in the EU.
Consumer goods and services prices in Poland increased by 2.1% in February 2026 year-on-year, and by 0.3% compared to the previous month, according to the Central Statistical Office.

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) explained that the impact of the January utility price freeze will only appear in inflation statistics from March, as the accounting process takes a year.
The registered unemployment rate in Poland increased to 6.0 percent in January 2026, a 0.3 percentage point rise from the previous month, according to the Central Statistical Office.
Poland's Central Statistical Office reported that retail sales in constant prices increased by 4.4% year-on-year in January 2026, while decreasing by 17.8% month-on-month. Retail sales in current prices saw a 5.1% increase.