🇵🇱 Poland
Population: 36,435,861 in 2025 for Poland (Europe), position 44 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Poland: $28,420 /inh. (2025), ranking 59 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.8 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Poland, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Poland, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Budget balance (141/158), Price of a Big Mac (43/55), Tobacco use among women (127/165).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Poland has $28,420 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Poland has 3 %, below the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Poland has 3.8 %, close to the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Poland has 3.6 %, above the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | $1T | 2025 | 21 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $2T | 2025 | 21 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $15,411 /inh. | 2021 | 44 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $54,262 /inh. | 2025 | 46 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3.9 % | 2025 | 55 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $25,520 /inh. | 2025 | 57 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $28,420 /inh. | 2025 | 59 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.6 % | 2025 | 95 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 1 % | 2021 | 119 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $6.22 | 2026 | 43 of 55 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 67.8 % | 2024 | 66 of 164 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.9 % | 2025 | 89 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.8 % | 2025 | 122 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 3.76 LCU/$ | 2025 | 126 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 30 % | 2025 | 21 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3 % | 2025 | 39 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 10.7 % | 2025 | 79 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 63.8 % | 2025 | 83 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 56.6 % | 2025 | 100 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 58.3 % | 2025 | 115 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 6.2 % | 2025 | 124 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 18.9 % | 2025 | 127 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $130.4B | 2025 | 20 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $413.9B | 2025 | 21 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 13.5 % | 2024 | 53 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 50 % | 2025 | 58 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 97 % | 2025 | 71 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 47.1 % | 2025 | 91 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -1 % | 2025 | 95 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 88,515,000 arr. | 2019 | 2 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $20.9B | 2025 | 24 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $8.4B | 2020 | 28 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2 % | 2025 | 102 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.9 % | 2025 | 130 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 4.5 % | 2025 | 15 of 165 |
| Central government spending | 39.1 % | 2023 | 22 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 1.6 % | 2023 | 27 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 21.3 % | 2025 | 47 of 187 |
| Central government debt | 60.5 % | 1994 | 69 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 17.4 % | 2024 | 74 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 10.9 % | 2024 | 132 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -6.9 % | 2024 | 141 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total reserves (including gold) | $271.8B | 2025 | 17 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.9 months | 2025 | 49 of 177 |
| Stock market capitalization | 30.6 % | 2025 | 56 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 33.6 % | 2024 | 109 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15 % | 2025 | 42 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 25.8 % | 2025 | 75 of 205 |
| Services | 59.7 % | 2025 | 87 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 57.9 % | 2025 | 114 of 189 |
| Gross savings | 17.1 % | 2025 | 121 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2.5 % | 2025 | 144 of 203 |
| Gross capital formation | 17.9 % | 2025 | 146 of 185 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2017 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 20.8 % | 2025 | 31 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.6 % | 2025 | 35 of 213 |
| Population | 36,435,861 inhab. | 2025 | 44 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 41.3 yrs | 2023 | 45 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.1 per 100 girls | 2024 | 52 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 96.2 % | 2024 | 60 of 145 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.8 % | 2025 | 100 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 54.4 per 100 | 2025 | 114 of 213 |
| Urban population | 60.1 % | 2025 | 123 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 93.9 per 100 women | 2025 | 179 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.4 % | 2025 | 179 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 14.5 % | 2025 | 185 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate | 11.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 23 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 4.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 34 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 3.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 36 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 66.9 yrs | 2023 | 50 of 183 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 82.2 yrs | 2024 | 52 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 78.4 yrs | 2024 | 60 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 9.4 per 100,000 | 2019 | 62 of 188 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 74.8 yrs | 2024 | 75 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 75 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 13.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 118 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 23.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 126 of 183 |
| Population growth | -0.34 % | 2025 | 189 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 6.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 199 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.14 children/woman | 2024 | 200 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Hospital beds | 6 per 1,000 | 2022 | 17 of 190 |
| Physicians | 4.03 per 1,000 | 2023 | 30 of 193 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 16.2 % | 2024 | 54 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99 % | 2024 | 56 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 8.1 % | 2024 | 59 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.33 per 1,000 | 2022 | 59 of 196 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 11 per 100,000 | 2024 | 61 of 206 |
| Measles vaccination | 92 % | 2024 | 84 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 90.1 % | 2024 | 152 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 11.5 L/person | 2024 | 18 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 164.6 cm | 2014 | 31 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 177.3 cm | 2014 | 34 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 37 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 17.6 % | 2024 | 55 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 25 % | 2024 | 73 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 21.8 % | 2024 | 90 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 8.1 % | 2024 | 95 of 207 |
| Tobacco use | 21.7 % | 2024 | 98 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 107 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among women | 18.3 % | 2024 | 127 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 25.7 % | 2024 | 143 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 64.3 % | 2022 | 19 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 91.2 % | 2020 | 31 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 63.2 % | 2014 | 45 of 80 |
| Importance of religion in life | 78.1 % | 2022 | 59 of 114 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 8.7 % | 2020 | 69 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 4.5 % | 2024 | 112 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 117 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 154 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.12 | 2003 | 164 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.05 | 2003 | 169 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.17 | 2003 | 174 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 181 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 28.5 | 2023 | 21 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 0.2 % | 2023 | 28 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 8.6 % | 2023 | 33 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 22.9 % | 2023 | 146 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude of the country's center | 52.1 ° | 2026 | 18 of 232 |
| Length of land borders | 2,865 km | 2026 | 65 of 230 |
| Total area | 313,940 km² | 2024 | 69 of 212 |
| Land area | 306,070 km² | 2024 | 69 of 212 |
| Population density | 119.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 88 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 440 km | 2026 | 110 of 227 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.6 % | 2015 | 75 of 212 |
| Highest point | 2,499 m | 2026 | 99 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 1,456 m³/inh. | 2022 | 111 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 600 mm | 2022 | 131 of 180 |
| Average elevation | 173 m | 2026 | 136 of 166 |
| Lowest point | -2 m | 2026 | 197 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 39.6 % | 2025 | 17 of 210 |
| Arable land | 36.6 % | 2024 | 17 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 46.2 % | 2024 | 70 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 31 % | 2024 | 110 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.67 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.52 | 2025 | 35 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.65 | 2025 | 36 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.77 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.85 | 2025 | 54 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.83 | 2025 | 56 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.73 | 2025 | 71 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.54 | 2025 | 12 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.93 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.93 | 2025 | 18 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.92 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.92 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.86 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.9 | 2025 | 41 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.86 | 2025 | 49 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.91 | 2025 | 50 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 2.03 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.08 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.88 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.79 | 2025 | 43 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.85 | 2025 | 46 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.8 | 2025 | 52 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.82 | 2025 | 53 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 53 pts | 2024 | 54 of 179 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.57 | 2025 | 67 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.69 | 2025 | 67 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.71 | 2025 | 81 of 173 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 3 % | 2012 | 4 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 31.6 % | 2025 | 50 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 31.3 % | 2025 | 68 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,919 | 2025 | 168 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 42 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 83.3 /100 | 2025 | 52 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 73 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 136 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 2.8 pts | 2025 | 79 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 32 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited but rarely prosecuted | 2026 | 16 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 3 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 5.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 43 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.6 % | 2021 | 58 of 204 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 50.7 % | 2014 | 76 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $2,186 | 2026 | 16 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $1,241 | 2025 | 23 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 84.2 % | 2023 | 52 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.9 /10 | 2024 | 58 of 186 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 17.2 % | 2015 | 64 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 12.7 % | 2018 | 84 of 137 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 7 yrs | 2025 | 1 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Poland?
Poland has about 36,435,861 inhabitants (2025), ranking 44 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Poland?
GDP per capita is $28,420 /inh. (2025): Poland ranks 59 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Poland?
Annual inflation is 3.8 % (2025); Poland ranks 122 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Poland?
The unemployment rate is 3 % (2025); Poland ranks 39 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Poland stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Poland has $28,420 /inh., below the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Poland come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.