Central Bureau of Statistics: fewer and fewer children are born in Poland. 500+ does not work – Society

Until recently, the Minister of Family, Labor and Social Policy, Elżbieta Rafalska, convinced the Poles of the high efficiency of the 500+ program. Initially, social benefits significantly increased the fertility rate in Poland. However, as expected, this effect did not last long, as in 2018 the number of births in Poland fell sharply. However, the downward trend has been maintained since the end of last year. Poor statistics were recorded in November

500 plus, but fewer children

The Central Bureau of Statistics reports that in the first half of 2018, 194,000 were born in the world. children, or 6,000 less than in the same period last year. It is also interesting to pay attention to data for individual months. For example, in May, 32 thousand were born children C & rsquo; is almost 11%. less than a year ago. Moreover, this decrease is the highest since May 2013. All indications are that the money offered by the government does not affect the decision to increase the family. This is confirmed by expert advice, according to which "a decrease in the 500+ effect was to be expected."