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Living in Pieńsk

Pieńsk is one of the cities recorded in Poland. The population of Pieńsk totalled 8,597 at the end of 2025. The city faced an unemployment rate of 4.2% at the end of 2025. Annual PM2.5 levels for Pieńsk stood at 15 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

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

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 Pieńsk.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesPieńsk highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Pieńsk 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 Pieńsk?

The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2025). Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank8

Unemployment across cities in PolandUnemployment in Pieńsk is 4.2%. 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%1204–5Pieńsk 4.2%88 cities: 5% to under 6%885–659 cities: 6% to under 7%596–758 cities: 7% to under 8%587–830 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)1,672 EUR/month27 Aug 2026bdl.stat.gov.pl1Official
Unemployment rate4.2 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2025Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Pieńsk. 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

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

Mobility and administration

Pieńsk was 112 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km112 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataIEG3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Pieńsk. 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 Pieńsk.

Climate and air quality

Pieńsk's monthly mean temperatures were −2.5°C in January and 19.2°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 44 mm in January and 89.1 mm in July. Pieńsk's average monthly sunshine was 61.3 hours in January and 236.2 hours in July.

Is the air quality good in Pieńsk?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 15 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency2

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

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Pieńsk average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100443549365969897955464343JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Pieńsk average monthly sunshine, hours06012018024061831321932272272362281661236856JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Pieńsk annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52515.0PM2.5µg/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 Pieńsk is 15.0 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/m³2814–1530 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³3015–16Pieńsk 15.032 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 mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency2Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 11.62 · Feb 14.31 · Mar 19.99 · Apr 25.94 · May 28.35 · Jun 34.8 · Jul 34.23 · Aug 36.77 · Sep 33.2 · Oct 24.89 · Nov 16.73 · Dec 12.01 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -27.27 · Feb -21.55 · Mar -16.19 · Apr -6.06 · May -1.15 · Jun 2.82 · Jul 7.46 · Aug 5.77 · Sep 1.34 · Oct -6.76 · Nov -14.47 · Dec -20.83 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -2.49 · Feb -1.24 · Mar 2.65 · Apr 8.3 · May 13.09 · Jun 17 · Jul 19.16 · Aug 18.82 · Sep 13.97 · Oct 8.52 · Nov 3.49 · Dec -0.78 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 44 · Feb 35.4 · Mar 48.5 · Apr 36.2 · May 59.1 · Jun 69.4 · Jul 89.1 · Aug 78.5 · Sep 54.6 · Oct 46 · Nov 42.8 · Dec 42.7 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO4Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 61.3 · Feb 82.8 · Mar 132 · Apr 192.7 · May 227.1 · Jun 227.1 · Jul 236.2 · Aug 228.3 · Sep 165.8 · Oct 122.7 · Nov 67.7 · Dec 56.3 hours31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO5Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Poland

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

All Poland cities
Zawoja8,686 residentsSucha Beskidzka8,688 residentsMaków Mazowiecki8,699 residentsPiotrków Kujawski8,435 residentsNowogród Bobrzański8,780 residentsDzierzgoń8,396 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Pieńsk?

The published population was 8,597 people in 2025. Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank7

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population8,597 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank7Official

Is Pieńsk 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 worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Student48%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 36–60%
Family54%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–66%
Retirement49%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–63%
Population8,597 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank
Median gross salary (regional)1,672 EUR/month27 Aug 2026Official source · bdl.stat.gov.pl
Unemployment rate4.2 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank
PM2.5 — annual mean15 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Pieńsk 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 Pieńsk?

The published population was 8,597 people in 2025. Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank.

Is the air quality good in Pieńsk?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 15 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Pieńsk?

The unemployment rate is 4.2 % (2025). Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank.

What is the typical salary around Pieńsk?

The median gross salary is 1,672 EUR/month. Source: bdl.stat.gov.pl.

Is Pieńsk a good place to live?

Pieńsk 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). Pieńsk, Poland: salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/pl/piensk/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. bdl.stat.gov.pl bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-08-27
  2. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-05
  3. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information / WMO nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-08-05
  8. Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-08-05

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