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Krakow City Attractiveness

Krakow is a highly attractive city for investment and living, with a population of 1.5 million and a business-friendly environment. It ranks 1st in business friendliness and human capital, and 4th in low unemployment. GDP growth reached 16.6%, and it has a strong quality of life with UNESCO heritage sites, numerous cultural events, and good transport infrastructure. Natural amenities include parks and green spaces, enhancing its appeal.

Office Market Overview

Krakow has the largest regional office market in Poland, with 1.83 million sq m supply. High demand saw nearly 267,000 sq m leased in 2024, reducing vacancy to 19% and increasing rents to EUR 10-18 per sq m/month. New supply of 24,000 sq m in 2024 is low, with major projects under construction. Take-up includes a mix of new leases and renewals, in line with European trends.

HR Trends in Logistics and Manufacturing

Poland's logistics and manufacturing sectors face rising salaries and recruitment challenges, with an estimated 100,000 vacancies in 2025. Salaries are expected to grow slowly due to inflation and automation. Companies struggle to hire manual labor and managers, so they use methods like internships and headhunting. Automation requires new skills, targeting supply chain managers and automation engineers, driving adaptations in talent management.