Economic profile
Szczecin holds the position of the administrative and economic centre of the Westpomeranian Voivodeship, being also the capital of the Pomerania Euroregion and a hub of political, social and cultural cooperation for local authorities from Poland, Germany and the Scandinavian countries.Along with its exceptional location, Szczecin is characterised by extraordinary natural conditions, a large selection of investment-attractive locations, and the huge potential of well-trained and professionally-qualified staff. This all makes Szczecin both a resident-friendly place and a dynamically-growing metropolis.
| Aea | 301 km2 |
| Population | 405 657 tys |
| Population of the Szczecin Metropolitan Area | 686 365 |
| Population of Westpomeranian Voivodeship | 1 710 000 |
| Number of students | 39 419 |
| Unemployment rate | 4,7% |
| Number of employed in enterprise sector | 48 000 |
| Average monthly wage – gross | 4 623 zł |
| Number of business entities per 10,000 residents | 1 676 |
| Foreign capital In enterprises | 1018,1 m PLN |
Source: Statistical Office in Szczecin.
Szczecin is the wealthiest and the most industrialised sub-region of the Westpomeranian Voivodeship. Thanks to its economic and demographic situation Szczecin has a lot of potential in regard to attracting new investments.