Changes

*Population (July 2006): 38.5 million.

*Population (July 2006): 38.5 million.

*Annual growth rate: Unchanging.

*Annual growth rate: Unchanging.

*Ethnic groups: Polish 98%, German, Ukrainian, Belorussian, Lithuanian.

*Ethnic groups: Polish 98%, German, Ukrainian, Belorussian, Lithuanian (circa. 2%).

*Religions: Roman Catholic 90%, Eastern Orthodox, Uniate, Protestant, Judaism.  

*Religions: Roman Catholic 90%, Eastern Orthodox, Uniate, Protestant, Judaism.  

*Language: Polish.

*Language: Polish.

*Education: Literacy--98%.

*Education: Literacy--97%.

*Health (2006): Infant mortality rate--7.2/1,000. Life expectancy--males 71 yrs., females 79 yrs.  

*Health (2006): Infant mortality rate--7.2/1,000. Life expectancy--males 71 yrs., females 79 yrs.  

*Work force: 17.2 million. Industry and construction--29%; agriculture--16%; services--54%.  

*Work force: 17.2 million. Industry and construction--29%; agriculture--16%; services--54%.