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Living in Olecko

Olecko is one of the cities recorded in Poland. The population of Olecko totalled 20,722 at the end of 2025. The unemployment rate was 7.3% at the end of 2025.

Which Poland-wide rules apply when you move to Olecko?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in PolandNational rates and thresholds that apply in Olecko.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Olecko yet. Poland has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Net rent across major citiesOlecko highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Olecko highlighted€10.25Szczecin€8.83Katowice€8.54Poznań€6.55Łódź€5.27Kielce€4.98Opole€4.41Bydgoszcz€4.27Lublin€3.99Białystok€3.56Rzeszów€3.27Radom€2.99Częstochowanet rent, € / m² / month

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Olecko?

The unemployment rate is 7.3 % (2025). Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank5

Unemployment across cities in PolandUnemployment in Olecko is 7.3%. Of 632 cities with data, 125 have unemployment of 3 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Poland per band2 cities: 0% to under 1%20–139 cities: 1% to under 2%391–291 cities: 2% to under 3%912–3125 cities: 3% to under 4%1253–4120 cities: 4% to under 5%1204–588 cities: 5% to under 6%885–659 cities: 6% to under 7%596–758 cities: 7% to under 8%587–8Olecko 7.3%30 cities: 8% to under 9%308–99 cities: 9% to under 10%99–108 cities: 10% to under 11%810–112 cities: 11% to under 12%211–121 city: 12% to under 13%112–13

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)1,701 EUR/month27 Aug 2026bdl.stat.gov.pl2Official
Unemployment rate7.3 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2025Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank5Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Olecko. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Public Employment Services Poland — Public employment service

Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy / public employment offices

Job SearchTraining
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Olecko. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Olecko was 120 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km120 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSZY3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Olecko. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Polish language classes for foreigners seeking international protection — State Language Course

Office for Foreigners of Poland

For foreigners seeking international protection and receiving social assistance, temporary-protection beneficiaries receiving support.

PolishIn Person, Onlinefree
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Polish-language and adaptation courses for repatriates and their families — Newcomer Adaptation

Centre for the Development of Polish Education Abroad (ORPEG)

For repatriates, repatriate family members.

PolishIn Personfree
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Olecko.

Climate and air quality

Olecko's monthly mean temperatures were −3.3°C in January and 18.1°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 38.1 mm in January and 85.6 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in Olecko?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 14 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: air.discomap.eea.europa.eu1

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Olecko average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°-6°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Olecko average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100383237355467867152524341JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Olecko annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52514.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in PolandAnnual PM2.5 in Olecko is 14.0 µg/m³. Of 200 cities with data, 32 have annual PM2.5 of 16 to under 17 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Poland per band3 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³38–94 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³410–116 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³611–125 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³512–1322 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³2213–1428 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³2814–15Olecko 14.030 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³3015–1632 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³3216–1724 cities: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³2417–184 cities: 18 µg/m³ to under 19 µg/m³418–1916 cities: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³1619–204 cities: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³420–2112 cities: 21 µg/m³ to under 22 µg/m³1221–228 cities: 23 µg/m³ to under 24 µg/m³823–242 cities: 25 µg/m³ to under 26 µg/m³225–26

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024air.discomap.eea.europa.eu1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -1 · Feb 0.2 · Mar 4.9 · Apr 12.7 · May 18.4 · Jun 21.5 · Jul 23.7 · Aug 23.2 · Sep 17.7 · Oct 10.9 · Nov 4.5 · Dec 0.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI6Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.7 · Feb -5.4 · Mar -2.8 · Apr 2 · May 6.7 · Jun 10.3 · Jul 12.7 · Aug 11.9 · Sep 8 · Oct 3.7 · Nov 0.2 · Dec -3.9 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI7Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.3 · Feb -2.6 · Mar 0.9 · Apr 7.3 · May 12.6 · Jun 15.9 · Jul 18.1 · Aug 17.4 · Sep 12.5 · Oct 7 · Nov 2.3 · Dec -1.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 38.1 · Feb 31.5 · Mar 36.8 · Apr 34.8 · May 53.8 · Jun 66.9 · Jul 85.6 · Aug 70.9 · Sep 52.3 · Oct 52.4 · Nov 42.8 · Dec 41 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Poland

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Poland cities
Libiąż20,715 residentsBogatynia20,738 residentsNowa Sarzyna20,683 residentsDąbrowa Tarnowska20,817 residentsNisko20,885 residentsGłogów Małopolski20,471 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Olecko?

The published population was 20,722 people in 2025. Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank4

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population20,722 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank4Official

Is Olecko a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 36–58%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%
Retirement51%strong on cost, weak on admin · range 37–65%
Population20,722 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank
Median gross salary (regional)1,701 EUR/month27 Aug 2026Official source · bdl.stat.gov.pl
Unemployment rate7.3 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank
PM2.5 — annual mean14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Olecko when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Olecko?

The published population was 20,722 people in 2025. Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank.

Is the air quality good in Olecko?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 14 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: air.discomap.eea.europa.eu.

What is the unemployment rate in Olecko?

The unemployment rate is 7.3 % (2025). Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank.

What is the typical salary around Olecko?

The median gross salary is 1,701 EUR/month. Source: bdl.stat.gov.pl.

Is Olecko a good place to live?

Olecko may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Olecko, Poland: salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/pl/olecko/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Olecko, Poland: salary, jobs, air quality},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/pl/olecko/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. air.discomap.eea.europa.eu air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-26
  2. bdl.stat.gov.pl bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-08-27
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-08-05
  5. Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-08-05
  6. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05

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