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Summary of the Document: The Strength of Cities (H1 2026)

Core Content

This document presents an analysis of the Tricity region (comprising Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot) and the Pomeranian Voivodeship in terms of investment attractiveness, office market performance, and human resource trends, particularly in the context of nearshoring and its impact on leadership skills and market demands.

Key Statistics

• Agglomeration Area: 1,102 sq km
• Population (2025): ~760,000
• Population Forecast (2030): ~1.58 million
• Migration Balance (Tricity): +790
• Unemployment Rate (Q3 2026): 3.1%
• GDP Growth (2026): 9.7%
• GDP per Capita: PLN 89,995
• Average Salary (Gdańsk, Q3 2026): PLN 11,952.72

Investment Attractiveness

• Rankings:

  • 1st place in the European Business Services Association’s ranking for Most Dynamically Developing City in Poland 2025
  • 3rd place in Mid-Sized European Regions of the Future 2025 for both FDI Strategy and Business Friendliness
  • European Entrepreneurial Region 2020

• Invest in Pomerania:

  • A regional initiative offering free support to foreign and domestic investors.
  • Services include contact facilitation, reference visits, and economic reports.
  • Aimed at economic development of the Pomeranian Voivodeship.

• Economic Zones:

  • Provide employment and investment grants in the form of CIT exemptions.

Quality of Life

• Gdańsk:

  • Ranked 2nd in the Quality of Life category for the last 5 years according to the Report on the Quality of Life in European Cities.
  • 97% satisfaction rate with life in the city.
  • ISO 37122 certification in 2021 for sustainable development.
  • Air protection program and groundwater monitoring system in the region.

• Gdynia:

  • 1st place in LivCom Awards 2023 for SDG for improved landscapes and public spaces.
  • Vice-president for quality of life in local government, responsible for education, health, and smart city activities.

• Overall Life Satisfaction:

  • 3rd place in ThinkLodz 2023 survey.
  • 66th place in Emerging Europe Awards 2020 for Quality of Life.

Office Market in Tricity (H1 2026)

• Total Modern Office Stock: 1.08 million sq m

• Vacancy Rate: 10.4% (down 2.2 p.p. YoY)

• New Supply: 13,000 sq m (up 100% YoY)

• Take-up: 70,600 sq m (up 32.3% YoY)

• Supply Under Construction: 18,300 sq m (10,300 sq m expected to be completed by year-end)

• Office Rents: Typically between EUR 11.00 and EUR 16.00 per sq m per month

• Service Charges: Between PLN 18.00 and PLN 31.00 per sq m per month

• Leasing Activity:

  • New Lease Agreements accounted for 59% of total take-up.
  • Lease Renewals dropped to 35%.
  • Expansions contributed 6% to take-up.

• Sectoral Take-up:

  • IT and manufacturing sectors were the most active, contributing 27% and 20% respectively.
  • Logistics and retail made up 9% and 5% of the take-up.

Nearshoring and Human Capital Trends

• Nearshoring has become a commercial imperative for European industries, driven by geopolitical uncertainty.

• Poland is a key beneficiary due to its mature infrastructure and strategic location.

• The logistics sector in Poland has seen warehouse stock exceed 37 million sq m in 2026, surpassing the combined capacity of the Czech Republic, Romania, and Hungary.

• Leadership and Skills:

  • Industrial leadership is evolving, with executives now expected to shape corporate strategy, improve profitability, and drive sustainable value.
  • Demand is increasing for leaders with commercial judgment, organizational change management, and succession planning skills.

• Recruitment Trends:

  • Recruitment processes have become more rigorous, with additional stages, market mapping, and benchmarking.
  • Delayed hiring is costly, as experienced leaders are scarce and often accept competing offers.

Talent Geography

• Tricity is a hub for advanced business services, manufacturing, and logistics, offering a deep pool of international leaders.
• West Pomerania offers a quality of life and executive mobility combination.
• Lublin provides a strong academic ecosystem and untapped labor market, making it attractive for businesses seeking to avoid talent competition.

Conclusion

The Tricity region continues to be a key and mature office market in Poland, with low vacancy rates and strong leasing activity. Nearshoring is reshaping the industrial landscape in Europe, and Poland, particularly Tricity, is well-positioned to benefit from this shift. Invest in Pomerania plays a crucial role in supporting investment and talent attraction, while human capital development is becoming increasingly important for long-term business success. The availability of skilled leaders and strategic location are now as critical as infrastructure in determining regional and organisational competitiveness.

Contact Information

• Knight Frank Poland:

  • CEO: Charles Taylor
  • Research: Dorota Lachowska
  • Commercial Agency - Tricity: Dorota Mielke
  • Capital Markets: Krzysztof Cipiur
  • Valuation & Advisory: Małgorzata Krzystek
  • Strategic Consulting EMEA: Jaromir Sejud
  • Industrial Agency: Przemysław Piętak

• Invest in Pomerania:

  • Address: Al. Grunwaldzka 472 D, Olivia Business Centre - Olivia Six, 80-309 Gdańsk
  • Email: office@investinpomerania.pl
  • Phone: +48 (58) 32 33 256

• Michael Page:

  • Author: Jakub Świderski
  • Email: jakubswiderski@michaelpage.pl
  • Phone: +48 798 507 665

Disclaimer

This report is for general information only and should not be relied upon for decision-making. Knight Frank disclaims all liability for any loss or damage resulting from its use. Reports are quarterly and cover all commercial sectors in major Polish cities and regions.