The results of the Polish census of 2021 (officially, the National Population and Housing Census 2021, ) were published in 2023. Data was gathered from April 1 to September 30 (the previously planned duration from April 1 to June 31 was extended because of enduring

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policy). The point of reference for the census was set on March 31, 2021. Censuses in

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are conducted every 10 years, the previous census was the Polish census of 2011. The next census will be the Polish census of 2031.

Religions

The number of declared

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decreased to 27.1 million (71%), down from 33.7 million (88%) in the 2011 census.

Ethnic groups

Languages used at home

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