Data
02 February 2026
Poland: Tourism Performance at a Glance
Data
02 February 2026
Adventure tourism
Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
Cultural tourism
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Poland’s tourism sector is showing a strong post‑pandemic rebound, driven by rising international arrivals and renewed interest in the country’s diverse cultural and natural attractions. Data highlights significant growth in key market segments and a steady return of travellers from neighbouring countries. Read on to explore the latest insights shaping Poland’s tourism landscape.
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Poland
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Business Support Organisation
Company with 250 or more employees
Cluster Organisations
Consumer Organisations
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
EU Institutions
Financial Institutions and Investors
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
International Organisations
Local Authorities
Media / Journalist Organisations
National authorities
Networks and Federations / Confederations
NGOs / Non-profits
Notified Bodies
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
Social Economy Entity
Trade Unions
Other
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Accessible tourism services
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Best practices, peer learning and networking
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Changes in tourism demand and opportunities
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Circularity of tourism services
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Coordinated information on travelling
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Cross-border travelling
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Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations
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Equal and fair tourism jobs
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Funding and support measures
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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Improving formal education
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Improving statistics and indicators
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Innovative tourism services
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Multimodal travelling
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Online visibility of tourism offer
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Pact for skills
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Promoting PEF/OEF methods for tourism
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R&I on climate-friendly tourism
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R&I on digital tools for tourism
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Short-term rentals
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Skills needs for twin transition
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Sustainable mobility
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Tools for data on tourism
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Tourism strategies
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Training opportunities
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Well-being of residents
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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Share
The data shows a notable rebound in Poland’s tourism industry following the disruption of 2020. Although the overall market value decreased from EUR 37.5 bn in 2019 to EUR 31.6 bn in 2022 (CARC –5.5%), the sector is regaining momentum. International tourist arrivals grew by 21.7% year‑on‑year, reaching 13.9 million visitors in 2022, with Germany accounting for 54.9% of inbound tourism and Ukraine 22.6%. Tourism receipts rose to EUR 11.4 bn, reflecting a 58.3% increase compared to 2020.
Poland continues to attract a broad range of travellers thanks to its 13 UNESCO World Heritage sites, diverse cultural and religious tourism, vibrant cities, and growing event‑driven promotion efforts, including major sports and cultural events. In 2022, the food service sector represented the largest share of the tourism industry’s value (EUR 13.1 bn), followed by the passenger rail segment (EUR 6.0 bn). Together, these trends position Poland as a leading tourism destination in Central and Eastern Europe.
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