Arrears on utility bills in Poland

Poland: Arrears on utility bills was 2.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.6%
Change on year
down 18.8%
World rank
36th
of 38 countries
All-time high
24.2%
in 2005
All-time low
2.6%
in 2025
Years of data
21
2005–2025

Arrears on utility bills in Poland, 2005–2025

5101520252005201520252005: 24.2 Percentage2006: 20.4 Percentage2007: 16.7 Percentage2008: 10 Percentage2009: 12.5 Percentage2010: 13.9 Percentage2011: 12.9 Percentage2012: 14.1 Percentage2013: 14 Percentage2014: 14.4 Percentage2015: 9.2 Percentage2016: 9.5 Percentage2017: 8.5 Percentage2018: 6.3 Percentage2019: 5.8 Percentage2020: 4.7 Percentage2021: 5.2 Percentage2022: 4.5 Percentage2023: 4 Percentage2024: 3.2 Percentage2025: 2.6 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2025, arrears on utility bills in Poland stood at 2.6%. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.

The figure is down 18.8% on the previous year and down 71.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrears on utility bills in Poland peaked at 24.2% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 2025.

Poland ranks 36th of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16.8% 10.0% 24.2% 5
2010s 10.9% 5.8% 14.4% 10
2020s 4.0% 2.6% 5.2% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrears on utility bills in Poland?
Arrears on utility bills in Poland was 2.6% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest arrears on utility bills recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 24.2% in 2005.
What is the lowest arrears on utility bills recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 2025.
How does Poland rank for arrears on utility bills?
Poland ranks 36th out of 38 countries with data for 2025.
Is arrears on utility bills rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is down 71.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Arrears on utility bills. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrears on utility bills
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
44 places, 819 data points, 2003–2025
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