CBOS: 64 percent Poles choose the partnership model of relationships

The latest CBOS data shows that as many as 64 percent Poles prefer a partnership model of a relationship in which both partners work professionally and share household responsibilities and childcare. This is a significant increase compared to previous years - 13 years ago, less than half of respondents chose this arrangement.

Meanwhile, the traditional, patriarchal family model, in which only the man works and the woman takes care of the house, enjoys less and less support. Currently, only 7 percent support it. respondents, while in 2013 it was as much as 23 percent

Changes in the structure of Polish families

The study shows that three quarters of adult Poles (75%) are currently in a relationship - formal or informal. Most people are married (61%), and 14%. these are people in informal relationships. 66% of people declare living together with a partner. adults.

It is worth noting that almost all married people live together, as well as the majority of divorcees who have entered into new relationships. Interestingly, more than half of single people who have a partner also decided to live together.

Stability of alternative models

Although the partnership model of the family is gaining popularity, other arrangements have remained at a similar level for years. 21 percent respondents prefer a solution in which both partners work, but the woman takes care of the house and children. The model in which the man takes over household duties is chosen by 4%. respondents. Only 1 percent points to the so-called an inverted traditional model, where only women work professionally.

Experts point out a clear decline in the popularity of the traditional family model in Poland. In 2020, 14% supported it. respondents, and currently only 7 percent In turn, the partnership model recorded a significant increase - from 48%. in the first decade of the 21st century to 64 percent Currently.

The study was conducted on July 2-12, 2026 on a representative sample of 938 people. Respondents answered questions both during face-to-face, telephone and online interviews.