Polish Immigrants to Canada | Annual Arrivals and Census Trends
In 2025, 260 Polish immigrants were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.
Source: IRCC
- In 2025, 393,530 immigrants were admitted to Canada, Polish immigrants accounted for 0.07% of the annual immigration intake.
- From 2020 to 2025, 2,840 Polish immigrants were admitted to Canada as permanent residents.
- The immigration data highlights a declining trend pre-pandemic levels, a sharp decline in 2020, a 2021 peak, and continuous declines through 2025.
Polish Immigration to Canada in Recent Years
Immigration from Poland to Canada has remained steady since 2020, supported by a large and long-established Polish Canadian community primarily concentrated in Ontario. According to the 2021 Census, the Poland-born population in Canada numbered approximately 135,030. Between January 2023 and March 2025 alone, Canada admitted 1,055 permanent residents from Poland, with economic pathways such as the Provincial Nominee Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Worker streams accounting for 545 approvals and family sponsorship contributing 415. Additional inflows have occurred through study permits, with 315 issued in the same period, often leading to post-graduation work experience and transitions to permanent residency. High levels of education, strong English or French proficiency, and professional qualifications facilitate smooth integration for these immigrants amid Canada’s focus on skilled worker programs and family reunification.
Polish living in Canada (2016 Census)
- In 2016, 146,470 Polish immigrants resided in Canada.
- Most Polish immigrants resided in Ontario.
Poles in Canada (2016)
