Poland: Human flight and brain drain

The latest value from 2024 is 4.3 index points, a decline from 4.6 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 4.98 index points, based on data from 176 countries. Historically, the average for Poland from 2007 to 2024 is 5.03 index points. The minimum value, 4.2 index points, was reached in 2016 while the maximum of 6.5 index points was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The Human flight and brain drain indicator considers the economic impact of human displacement (for economic or political reasons) and the consequences this may have on a country’s development. The higher the index, the greater the human displacement.