Top 3 Destinations for Poland Expats (2023 Data via 2025 OECD Report)
The report estimates that 136,000 Polish citizens left for other OECD countries in 2023, down 1% from the year before:
| Country of Origin | Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | Germany | ~54,400 (40% of overall Polish outflow) |
| Poland | Netherlands | ~25,840 (19% of overall Polish outflow) |
| Poland | Switzerland | ~8,160 (6% of overall Polish outflow) |
Germany at 40% is dominant. The flow goes both directions too: 13% of German emigrants head to Poland. The Netherlands at 19% is significant, and Switzerland rounds it out at a more modest 6%.
So if Poles are headed to Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, where are those countries sending their people?
Emigration of German citizens (to OECD countries) was 145,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Switzerland, 14% to Austria, and 13% to Poland.
Emigration of Dutch citizens (to OECD countries) was 42,000 in 2023. ~21% went to Spain, 18% to Belgium, and 13% to Germany.
Emigration of Swiss citizens (to OECD countries) was 9,700 in 2023. ~22% went to Spain, 20% to Germany, and 7% to the Netherlands.
| Country of Origin | Top Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Switzerland | ~26,100 |
| Netherlands | Spain | ~8,820 |
| Switzerland | Spain | ~2,134 |