Ukrainians in Poland, in figures
| Indicator | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ukrainians under temporary protection in Poland, 31 July 2026 | 953,060 — 21.5% of all beneficiaries in the EU | Eurostat, as reported by Brussels Times |
| Ukrainians under temporary protection in the EU, 31 July 2026 | 4.43 million; adult women 43.4% | Eurostat, as reported by Brussels Times |
| Respondents of the Adorée Study not in a relationship | 52% — of whom 1 in 4 actively looking | Adorée Study 2026 |
| Respondents not using any dating app | 87% | Adorée Study 2026 |
What is different about meeting her in Poland
- Temporary protection gives her the right to live and work in Poland; she does not need a relationship to stay, and an approach that suggests otherwise ends the conversation.
- She is probably a mother. More than half of the women in the study have a child in their care. A relationship with her includes a household that already exists.
- Language tires, it does not separate. Living in a second or third language all day is exhausting; patience matters more than fluency.
- She has seen the “Ukrainian brides” adverts. Seriousness is not something you claim in a first message; it is what you show over the first weeks.
Where to meet her without being scammed
- General dating apps: possible, but 87% of the women in the study are not on them, and those who left cite fake profiles and men who were not looking for anything serious.
- Sites that charge per letter or per minute of chat: they mostly present women living in Ukraine, and the billing rewards conversations that never end. Read the signs in our romance-scams guide before buying “credits”.
- Community life: Ukrainian parishes, Saturday schools and cultural associations in Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław and Gdańsk are places of belonging, not hunting grounds. Go if you have a reason to be there.
- A private introduction club: both people are checked, the introduction is mutual, and nobody pays per message. Ask who runs it, how members are checked and how you pay before you join any.
What she is looking for
Asked what matters most in a partner, the women in the study ranked stability and security first (68%), then respect and gentleness (54%), then commitment and seriousness (48%). Nothing about appearance, income or lifestyle made the top three.
63% would consider moving within Europe for love; the others have rebuilt their lives once and want to stay where they are. Both answers deserve respect, and a serious introduction asks the question before anything else.
