Since the beginning of the war, Ukrainians have established nearly 90,000 businesses in Poland, including 77,700 sole proprietorships. These enterprises now represent 9% of all businesses registered during this period. In 2024 alone, 33,200 Ukrainian sole proprietorships were created—more than double the number in 2022. Women account for 37% of these ventures, reflecting their strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Industry Trends and Gender Distribution
The dominant sectors for Ukrainian businesses include construction (23%), information and communication (18%), and various service industries (13%). Men primarily engage in physically demanding or technical fields such as construction (94%) and transport (92%). Women, on the other hand, dominate service-oriented sectors, with 87% of female-led businesses focused on beauty and wellness.
Ukrainians have also founded 11,300 companies with Ukrainian capital, comprising 31% of all foreign-funded companies established in Poland since 2022. Their presence is significant in trade, construction, and business support services. The Polish Economic Institute (PIE) estimates that immigration since 2014 has increased Poland’s GDP, underscoring the importance of Ukrainian entrepreneurship in the country’s economy.