> **来源：[研报客](https://pc.yanbaoke.cn)** # Summary of Łódź's Investment and Office Market Attractiveness ## Core Content Łódź is presented as a highly attractive city for investment in Poland, highlighted by its strong position in multiple rankings and its supportive environment for businesses. The city is noted for its investment incentives, quality of life improvements, and a robust office market. ## Key Highlights ### Investment Attractiveness - **Rankings**: - 1st place in the "Perły Samorządu 2025" ranking by Gazeta Prawna for the "Best Mayor" category for a municipality with over 100,000 inhabitants. - 1st place in the City Ranking of the Polish Association of Developers. - 1st place in the "City of the Year" category of the Europa Property Investment & Manufacturing Awards. - 1st place in the category of cooperation with local universities and transport accessibility (rail), and three times 3rd place in the quality of local universities, availability of modern office space, and cooperation with the local investor support agency (according to ABSL report). - Distinction in the "Innovative Local Government" competition of the Polish Press Agency (PAP) for the "Green Bonds" initiative in large cities. - **Investor-Friendly Status**: - Recognized as an investor-friendly city by the Prime Property Prize 2024. - Awarded the title of Good Practice Leader in the Digitalisation category by the Pearls of Local Government 2022 ranking. ### Office Market - **Market Position**: - The 6th-largest office market in Poland, with approximately 651,000 sq m of office stock. - Accounts for nearly 5% of the national office inventory. - **Demand Trends**: - Stable demand over the last five years, with an average annual take-up of ~53,000 sq m. - Strong leasing activity in Q2 2026, with a 50% quarter-on-quarter increase to nearly 18,000 sq m. - Total take-up in H1 2026 exceeded 29,000 sq m, more than doubling the 2025 result. - **Vacancy Rate**: - 19.8% at the end of Q2 2026, a 1.8 percentage point decrease from the previous year. - **Supply Trends**: - No office buildings were delivered in Łódź for six consecutive quarters. - No office projects are currently under construction. - The only project in the pipeline is **Magazyn Bawełny**, which will deliver 8,500 sq m of office space by 2027. - **Lease Terms**: - Service charges range from PLN 16.00 to PLN 29.00 per sq m per month. - Rent-free periods typically last 1–1.5 months per contract year. ### Take-Up by Sector - **New Leases**: 51% of total take-up. - **Expansions**: 24% of total take-up. - **Renewals**: 23% of total take-up. - **Top Occupiers**: - Banking and manufacturing sectors each accounted for 26% of total take-up. - The manufacturing sector increased its share significantly from 9% in 2025 to 26% in 2026. - The IT sector contributed 11% of total leasing volume. ## Quality of Life and HR Trends ### Quality of Life Initiatives - **Eco-Friendly Measures**: - Series of eco workshops. - Expansion of the city bike system and public electric scooters. - Increase in bicycle paths to 260.5 km. - Electric charging stations. - **Public Transport**: - Expansion of the city transport system, including the construction of the Łódź metro (cross-city tunnel). - **Community Programs**: - Civic budget. - Municipal programs against addiction. - Recreational and sports events. - Cultural events. - Downtown revitalization. - Elimination of illegal landfills. ### HR Trends - **Nearshoring Impact**: - Nearshoring is a catalyst for evolving skills and new market demands. - It has reshaped European industry, with Poland becoming a key beneficiary due to its infrastructure and strategic location. - **Leadership and Skills Demand**: - The need for leaders with commercial judgment, change leadership, and succession planning is increasing. - The cost of delayed hiring is rising due to more rigorous recruitment processes and the scarcity of experienced industrial executives. - **Talent Geography**: - Nearshoring is aligning investment decisions with talent availability. - **West Pomerania** offers a good combination of quality of life and executive mobility. - **Tri-City** benefits from a convergence of business services, manufacturing, and logistics. - **Lublin** has a strong academic ecosystem and an untapped labor market. ## Supporting Information - **Population**: 642,530 (as of 30.06.2025, GUS). - **Unemployment Rate**: 5.8% (as of 06.2026, GUS). - **GDP Growth**: 4.7%. - **Per Capita GDP**: PLN 70,846. - **Average Salary (gross)**: PLN 8,644.42 (as of 06.2026, GUS). - **Number of Students**: ~70,000. - **Number of Graduates**: 14,479. - **Number of Universities**: 18. - **Airport**: 6 km from city center, with 385,565 passengers in 2025. - **BSS Sector**: - 107 centers. - 35,000 employed. ## Conclusion Łódź stands out as an attractive investment destination in Poland, supported by its strong rankings, supportive local government, and a resilient office market. The city's efforts in enhancing quality of life and developing a skilled workforce are critical to its appeal. As nearshoring continues to influence the industrial landscape, Łódź's strategic location and talent pool position it well for future growth.