Local Economy Overview | Invest Dzierżoniów

Dzierżoniów is characterized by a high level of entrepreneurship. At the end of 2025, there were 4,595 business entities registered in the city, including 2,763 sole proprietorships. The city is also home to two large companies employing over 250 people.

Business Growth

The number of enterprises in Dzierżoniów has been steadily increasing. At the end of 2025, there were 4,595 registered business entities, which represents an increase of 21 compared to the end of 2024, when 4,574 businesses were registered.

Source: Central Statistical Office (GUS)

From 2016 to 2025, the number of business entities increased from 4,117 to 4,595, a growth of 478 companies. After a period of stability between 2016 and 2018, a clear upward trend has been observed since 2019.

New Business Registrations

The largest decline in new business registrations occurred in 2020–2021 (249 entities in 2021), mainly due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022 and 2023, business activity revived, while in 2024–2025 the number of newly registered firms stabilized at around 233–234 annually.

Source: Central Statistical Office (GUS)

Despite fluctuations in new registrations, the total number of business entities in Dzierżoniów continues to grow, indicating a limited number of closures and the stability of local enterprises. The city maintains steady entrepreneurial development despite disruptions such as the pandemic or rising labor costs.

Dzierżoniów’s economy is dominated by the following sectors:

• Automotive and e-mobility
• Chemical
• Aviation
• Electrical
• Electrotechnical and electromechanical
• Metal processing and electroplating
• Electronics

Products manufactured in the city include:

• Valves and industrial fittings
• Seals and gaskets for passenger vehicles
• Electrical and power equipment
• Metal parts for the automotive and electrotechnical industries
• Polyurethane products
• Battery components for electric vehicles
• Roofing accessories
• Furniture
• Metal construction elements
• Building chemicals

Largest Business Sectors (by PKD 2007 codes):

• 932 companies – wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
• 769 companies – real estate services
• 556 companies – construction
• 416 companies – manufacturing
• 373 companies – professional, scientific, and technical activities
• 335 companies – other service activities
• 266 companies – health care and social assistance
• 170 companies – transport and storage
• 148 companies – administrative and support services