Dear friends,

We cordially invite you to participate in the National Census of Population and Housing, which begins on April 1, 2021. This is a unique survey because, covers all people living in Poland, regardless of their origin or status. Only on its basis it is possible to define the national, ethnic and religious diversity of the country. The opportunity to count this for Poland happens once in 10 years. Everyone counts, because public institutions need knowledge to plan and carry out their activities supporting religious diasporas, ethnic and national minorities and foreigners living in Poland.

Pursuant to Polish law, each person residing in the territory of Poland is obliged to participate in the National Census of Population and Housing.

The basic way to participate in the survey is to fill in the form on the website https://spis.gov.pl/. This can be done on a computer, phone or other mobile device. Persons who will not be able to register themselves via the Internet will be listed by phone or directly by a census taker. You can also call the census hotline at 22 279 99 99 and make a report by phone.

The census DOES NOT ADDRESS THE QUESTION OF THE BASIS AND LEGALITY OF THE PERSON’S RESIDENCE IN POLAND! PARTICIPATION IN THE SURVEY IS COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS AND SAFE FOR EVERY PERSON LIVING AND STAYING IN POLAND. The absolute confidentiality of data is guaranteed by statistical disclosure, the breach of which is punishable by imprisonment of up to 3 years. In the over 100-year history of the Statistics Poland, no breach of statistical disclosure has occurred.

We will be particularly obliged if you not only take part in the online Census 2021, but also become Census Ambassadors, informing your community as widely as possible about the need and safety of participation in the survey.

Data on minorities and the number of foreigners, the conditions in which they live and the problems they face will be the basis for the activities of many institutions for the next ten years.

For more information on the National Census of Population and Housing, visit the website https://spis.gov.pl/