Regional Statistics
Population
Total population, age distribution, gender ratios, birth/death rates, life expectancy.
- Total Population
- 52,699
- Population Density
- 1,318.1 people/km²
Housing Market
Housing stock, dwellings completed, building permits, average dwelling size, utilities coverage, and construction trends.
- Total Dwellings
- 22,799
- Dwellings per 1,000 Population
- 432.6
Unemployment
Registered unemployment rate and unemployed by education level.
- Registered Unemployment Rate
- 6.9%
- Rate vs Poland Average
- 119.0%
Territory
Total area, land use composition, forest coverage, and nature protection.
- Total Area
- 40 km²
- Total Area
- 3,998 ha
Tourism
Foreign tourist arrivals, nights spent, and visitors by country of origin.
- Foreign Tourists
- 3,350
- Nights Spent
- 6,812
Crime
Crime rates, crime categories, and police detection rates.
- Crime Rate
- 21.3 per 1000
- Detection Rate
- 72.9%
Marital Status
Marriages, divorces, and population by marital status.
- Marriage Rate
- 4.5 per 1000
- Divorce Rate
- 21.3 per 10k
Suicides
Suicidal behaviours and completed suicides registered by Police.
- Suicides
- 11
- Suicides & Attempts
- 32
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