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Living in Szydłowiec

Szydłowiec is one of the cities recorded in Poland. Szydłowiec numbered 16,832 residents at the end of 2025. Szydłowiec registered an unemployment rate of 12.1% at the end of 2025. Szydłowiec recorded annual PM2.5 of 20 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than any other Polish city that publishes it and dirtier air than 87% of Polish cities that publish it.

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

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 Szydłowiec.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

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

Net rent across major citiesSzydłowiec highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Szydłowiec 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 Szydłowiec?

The unemployment rate is 12.1 % (2025). Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank6

Unemployment across cities in PolandUnemployment in Szydłowiec is 12.1%. 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%587–830 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%112–13Szydłowiec 12.1%

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)1,699 EUR/month27 Aug 2026bdl.stat.gov.pl1Official
Unemployment rate12.1 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2025Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank6Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Szydłowiec. 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 Szydłowiec. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Szydłowiec was 30 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km30 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataRDO3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

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

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were −3.9°C in January and 20.2°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Szydłowiec?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 20 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 (EEA)2

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

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Szydłowiec annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52520.0PM2.5µg/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 Szydłowiec is 20.0 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/m³3015–1632 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/m³420–21Szydłowiec 20.012 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 mean20 µg/m³31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency (EEA)2Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 10.7 · Feb 13.43 · Mar 19.78 · Apr 27.9 · May 30.14 · Jun 33.87 · Jul 35.3 · Aug 36.33 · Sep 34.72 · Oct 25.03 · Nov 19.43 · Dec 12.15 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -30.9 · Feb -23.67 · Mar -17.2 · Apr -5.94 · May -2.72 · Jun 4.3 · Jul 6.87 · Aug 6.58 · Sep 0.63 · Oct -9.82 · Nov -15.54 · Dec -21.34 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -3.9 · Feb -2.16 · Mar 2.17 · Apr 8.44 · May 13.85 · Jun 17.69 · Jul 20.16 · Aug 19.75 · Sep 14.45 · Oct 8.35 · Nov 3.44 · Dec -1.61 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid

Cities of a similar size in Poland

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

All Poland cities
Bystrzyca Kłodzka16,849 residentsChodzież16,812 residentsLubsko16,874 residentsŚmigiel16,896 residentsTuchów16,752 residentsOlesno17,001 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Szydłowiec?

The published population was 16,832 people in 2025. Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank5

MetricValuePeriodSource
Population16,832 people31 Dec 2025Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank5Official

Is Szydłowiec 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 worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Family44%strong on family, weak on safety · range 32–56%
Retirement52%strong on cost, weak on admin · range 38–66%
Population16,832 people31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank
Median gross salary (regional)1,699 EUR/month27 Aug 2026Official source · bdl.stat.gov.pl
Unemployment rate12.1 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank
PM2.5 — annual mean20 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · European Environment Agency (EEA)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Szydłowiec 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 Szydłowiec?

The published population was 16,832 people in 2025. Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank.

Is the air quality good in Szydłowiec?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 20 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 (EEA).

What is the unemployment rate in Szydłowiec?

The unemployment rate is 12.1 % (2025). Source: Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank.

What is the typical salary around Szydłowiec?

The median gross salary is 1,699 EUR/month. Source: bdl.stat.gov.pl.

Is Szydłowiec a good place to live?

Szydłowiec 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). Szydłowiec, Poland: salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/pl/szydlowiec/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Szydłowiec, Poland: salary, jobs, climate},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
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  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/pl/szydlowiec/},
  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. bdl.stat.gov.pl bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-08-27
  2. European Environment Agency (EEA) 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. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-08-05
  6. Statistics Poland (GUS), Local Data Bank bdl.stat.gov.pl · checked 2026-08-05

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