Living Sector in Poland
The Polish residential market remains one of Europe's most promising real estate sectors, demonstrating remarkable resilience amidst global challenges
In 2024, Poland delivered nearly 200,000 new residential units, positioning it among the top four European countries in construction scale. The market is predominantly driven by private developers building multi-family units for individual buyers.
Key strengths of the Polish market include:
- stable local demand for owner-occupied housing
- growing rental demand from young professionals and international students
- significant housing deficit, especially in major metropolitan areas
- large number of experienced development companies
The Private Rented Sector (PRS) is gaining popularity, with over 22,000 operating units at the end of 2024, a 36% increase from the previous year. Despite this growth, PRS still represents only 0.1% of the total Polish housing stock, indicating substantial room for expansion.
The Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) segment is attracting increased investor attention, with an estimated unmet demand of 400,000 beds nationwide. As of February 2025, Poland's PBSA sector comprises approximately 13,000 beds in operating projects, with an additional 11,800 in various stages of development.
Overall, Poland's residential market presents significant opportunities for investors, driven by strong fundamentals, including urbanization trends, growing middle-class aspirations, and increasing international student populations.