IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) gathered insights into the economic integration and living conditions of Ukrainian nationals residing in Poland during the final quarter of 2024. The assessment covered employment, income, language proficiency, financial habits such as remittances, and broader social and demographic factors. From 1 October to 13 December 2024, 372 interviews were conducted across ten urban areas. Given that most participants were women and the locations generally had higher-than-average job market activity, the results are best interpreted as illustrative rather than fully representative of the entire refugee population. n nA notable disparity emerged in language capabilities: individuals whose primary language was Russian reported lower levels of Polish language fluency compared to native Ukrainian speakers and were more likely to encounter discrimination tied to communication barriers. n nRegarding employment, 67 percent of respondents of working age were engaged in the labor force. Employment rates varied significantly by education level, with 80 percent of those holding tertiary degrees employed, compared to just 42 percent among individuals with only secondary education. n nIn terms of job alignment and satisfaction, professionals and managers were most likely to work in roles matching their expertise and expressed high levels of contentment (81 percent). In contrast, those in elementary occupations reported the lowest job satisfaction. n nFinancial resilience was another key area examined: 62 percent of respondents said they could manage an unforeseen expense of EUR 100, while 30 percent indicated they could not. n nAdditionally, 22 percent of participants reported sending financial support to family or others in Ukraine, with monthly transfers being the most common frequency. n— news from ReliefWeb
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Ukraine Response: Poland — Economic Inclusion and livelihoods of Ukrainian nationals (October-December 2024) – Poland
Attachments n nDownload Report (PDF | 5.22 MB) n nIOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) collected data on the economic inclusion and livelihoods of refugees from Ukraine residing in Poland. The survey explores employment status, income levels, language skills, remittance behaviours, and challenges to integration, alongside demographic and social characteristics. Between 1 October and 13 December 2024, a total of 372 surveys were conducted in ten urban locations across Poland. As the majority of respondents were women and the survey took place in cities with above-average employment levels, findings should be considered indicative rather than representative. n nKey findings: n nLanguage Skills: Russian-speaking respondents consistently rated their Polish proficiency lower than Ukrainian speakers and were more likely to experience language-related discrimination. n nEmployment: 67% of working-age respondents were employed. Employment was highest among tertiary graduates (80%) and lowest among those with secondary education (42%). n nOccupations and Satisfaction: Professionals and managers were most often employed in their trade, and reported high job satisfaction (81%), whereas elementary occupation workers expressed the lowest satisfaction. n nFinancial Resilience: 62% could afford an unexpected EUR 100 expense, while 30% could not. n nRemittances: 22% of respondents reported sending money to Ukraine, most often on a monthly basis.