Regional Statistics
Population
Total population, age distribution, gender ratios, birth/death rates, life expectancy.
- Total Population
- 184,988
- Population Density
- 2,029.3 people/km²
Housing Market
Housing stock, dwellings completed, building permits, average dwelling size, utilities coverage, and construction trends.
- Total Dwellings
- 96,007
- Dwellings per 1,000 Population
- 519.0
Unemployment
Registered unemployment rate and unemployed by education level.
- Registered Unemployment Rate
- 6.3%
- Rate vs Poland Average
- 110.5%
Territory
Total area, land use composition, forest coverage, and nature protection.
- Total Area
- 91 km²
- Total Area
- 9,116 ha
Tourism
Foreign tourist arrivals, nights spent, and visitors by country of origin.
- Foreign Tourists
- 6,520
- Nights Spent
- 18,902
Crime
Crime rates, crime categories, and police detection rates.
- Crime Rate
- 22.5 per 1000
- Detection Rate
- 63.7%
Marital Status
Marriages, divorces, and population by marital status.
- Marriage Rate
- 3.4 per 1000
- Divorce Rate
- 14.8 per 10k
Suicides
Suicidal behaviours and completed suicides registered by Police.
- Suicides
- 19
- Suicides & Attempts
- 132
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