Accessibility declaration
The Statistics Poland undertakes to ensure the accessibility of its website in accordance with the Act of April 4, 2019, on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities.
The accessibility declaration applies to the Statistics Poland Information Portal website.
- Date of website publication:
- Date of last major update:
Digital accessibility status
This website is partially compliant with the annex to the Act of April 4, 2019, on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities due to the non-compliance(s) listed below.
Non-accessible content
Non-compliance with the annex
- Some functionalities on the website may not work correctly.
- Some links lead to the old version of the website (temporary solution).
- Not all messages that appear are automatically read by the screen reader.
- The English version of the website may contain messages and descriptions in Polish.
- Some messages may not be fully clear to the user.
- There are areas where the focus order is incorrect or the focus does not meet contrast requirements.
- Some pages have incorrectly implemented breadcrumbs.
- After using a skip link to jump to the content, the system currently has an issue with scrolling back to the very top of the page (using the keyboard).
- Not all elements are displayed correctly in the mobile version.
- Some tooltips may not be fully digitally accessible.
- The website contains non-text elements that do not have an alternative text or have an incorrect one.
- After increasing text size to 200%, some elements may overlap or be cut off.
- Some pages have an incorrect title.
- The website contains files that are not fully digitally accessible.
- Some links do not have clear, descriptive text.
Preparation of the accessibility declaration
- The declaration was prepared on:
- The declaration was last reviewed on:
We have prepared the declaration based on a self-assessment according to the annex to the Act. The results of the assessment are presented in the Audit Report, which is available for download at the end of the accessibility declaration.
Feedback and contact information
You can report all problems related to the digital accessibility of this website to the Statistics Poland - via email at dostepnosc_GUS@stat.gov.pl or by phone at +48 22 608 31 12.
Everyone has the right to request digital accessibility for this website or its elements.
When submitting such a request, please provide:
- your name and surname,
- your contact information (e.g., phone number, e-mail),
- the exact address of the website where there is an element or content not available digitally,
- a description of the problem and the solution that would be most convenient for you.
We will respond to your request as soon as possible, no later than within 7 days of receiving it.
If this deadline is too short for us, we will inform you about it. In this notification, we will provide a new deadline by which we will correct the errors you reported or prepare the information in an alternative way. This new deadline will not be longer than 2 months.
If we are unable to ensure the digital accessibility of the website or content specified in your request, we will offer you access to them in an alternative way.
Handling of requests and complaints related to accessibility
If in response to your request for digital accessibility we refuse to provide the digital accessibility you have requested, and you disagree with this refusal, you have the right to file a complaint.
You also have the right to file a complaint if you do not agree to use the alternative method of access that we proposed in response to your request for digital accessibility.
Please submit any complaints by mail or e-mail to our office:
- Statistics Poland,
- Address: 208 Niepodległości Avenue, 00-925 Warsaw,
- E-mail: dostepnosc_GUS@stat.gov.pl.
Helpful information can be found on the government portal gov.pl.
You can also inform the Commissioner for Human Rights about this situation and request intervention in your case.
Other information
Mobile applications
Statistics Poland provides the following mobile applications:
- GUS Geo - version for Android — Accessibility declaration available in the mobile application.
- GUS Geo - version for iOS — Accessibility declaration available in the mobile application.
- Geostatistical Portal - version for iOS.
Architectural accessibility
Statistics Poland, 208 Niepodległości Avenue, 00-925 Warsaw
The building is accessed by one main entrance from 208 Niepodległości Avenue. The building consists of seven floors and four wings which are marked A B C D on each floor.
There are no stairs to the main lobby of the building in wing C from the outside, similarly to wing A.
The reception area is located directly to the left of the main entrance. Further passage is secured by gates.
The Statistics Poland building is largely adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. The stairs in the main lobby of the building (C wing) are equipped with movable platforms for transporting a wheelchair, inside the building adequate width of passageways is provided. Elevators are equipped with voice information and signage for the blind. On the other hand, the D wing of the Statistics Poland building, where the Central Statistical Library is located, is adapted to the needs of the disabled, i.e.: it has an appropriately wide entrance door, a staircase, an entrance platform for wheelchair users; the reading room has a non-slip floor, and the toilets are adapted to the needs of the disabled. There are 6 toilets adapted for people with disabilities throughout the building.
Toilets for the disabled are located on the first floor of the main hall, to the right of the entrance, and four on each floor (floor I ,III, V and VI).
In front of the building there are 7 designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.
In part od building there is Braille signage in the building.There is no contrast or enlarged print signage for the blind and visually impaired.
In part of the A wing there is a Statistical Information Centre, which can be accessed from the sidewalk level. The Statistical Information Centre is equipped with a bathroom adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.
Communication and information accessibility
Statistics Poland, 208 Niepodległości Avenue, 00-925 Warsaw
A Polish Sign Language interpreter is not available in the building. There is a possibility after a prior arrangement.
There are no induction loops in the Statistics Poland building.