58.9 Million Tourists in Poland. Statistics Show Double-Digit Growth in 2025

In 2025, 58.9 million tourists stayed in Polish accommodation facilities—an 11.6% year-on-year increase. Foreign arrivals reached 15.2 million, up 13.1% y/y. The figures were presented on 6 February 2026 at a conference in the headquarters of the Central Statistical Office in Warsaw, launching the Tourism Observatory.

A record year and the return of foreign visitors

Deputy Minister of Sport and Tourism Ireneusz Raś and GUS President Marek Cierpiał-Wolan outlined the results. The 58.9 million overnight visitors confirm a lasting post-pandemic rebound. Poland is strengthening its position as a competitive European destination for both city breaks and leisure travel.

Poland among EU leaders in overnight growth

The annual increase in overnight stays reached 7%, placing Poland second in the European Union. Higher occupancy supports the profitability of hotels and other accommodation. The source does not provide the EU average or the list of countries.

Short-term rentals gaining ground

An estimated 44.8 million nights were spent in short-term rentals booked via online platforms, ranking Poland seventh in the EU. This points to a structural shift in preferences and strong competition for traditional hotels in major cities and tourist regions.

Where demand was strongest

The highest numbers were recorded in Mazowieckie (11 million), followed by Małopolskie (10.3 million) and Dolnośląskie (7.1 million). Pomeranian and Kuyavian-Pomeranian regions showed fast growth. Lesser Poland (Małopolskie) saw a slight year-on-year decline, likely due to a high base.

Metropolises and key tourist counties

Tourism concentrated in the largest cities and leading tourist counties. Warsaw welcomed 8.7 million visitors, Kraków 5.2 million and Gdańsk 2.9 million. Eight of the ten busiest counties recorded growth. The source does not specify which two counties were exceptions.

Tourist spending outpacing trip numbers

Tourist spending reached PLN 94 billion in 2025—up 9.5% versus 2024 and 38.7% above 2019. Foreign visitors drove the strongest gains, increasing tourism’s contribution to the economy.