Poland's GDP: The country ranked sixth among the economies of the European Union

The Polish economy has joined the ranks of the six strongest in the European Union, surpassing a number of developed Western European countries. At the same time, GDP per capita still remains below the bloc’s average. Learn more about Poland’s position in the EU economic rankings, its GDP growth rates, and the actual level of well-being among the country’s residents

The Polish economy continues to strengthen its position at the European level. By the end of 2025, the country had become one of the six largest economies in the EU in terms of nominal GDP.

Read on for key indicators of the Polish economy, comparisons with other EU countries, and details on the population’s standard of living.

Are you planning to work in Poland and looking for reliable information about the labor market in one of the EU’s largest economies?

The Visit World portal has prepared a detailed guide with step-by-step instructions on finding employment, processing documents, and legalizing your status.

Poland’s GDP in 2025: Key Indicators

According to Eurostat, Poland’s GDP at current prices in 2025 amounted to 922.9 billion euros. This figure allowed the country to account for 4.9% of the European Union’s total economic output.

The combined GDP of the 27 EU member states in 2025 reached approximately 18.8 trillion euros. Thus, nearly one in every twenty euros in the bloc’s economy was generated in Poland.

How much does it cost to live in Poland in 2026?— Find out by following the link.

Top 6 Largest EU Economies: Poland’s Ranking

In terms of nominal GDP, only five EU countries rank ahead of Poland. The top six countries in the bloc by economic size in 2025 are as follows:

1. Germany—4.47 trillion euros (23.8% of the EU economy);
2. France—2.99 trillion euros (15.9%);
3. Italy—2.26 trillion euros (12%);
4. Spain—1.69 trillion euros;
5. the Netherlands—1.17 trillion euros;
6. Poland—922.9 billion euros (4.9%).

Thanks to these figures, Poland has surpassed Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, and Austria—countries that traditionally belong to the group of developed economies in the European Union.

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Poland: The Largest Economy in Central and Eastern Europe

In the Central and Eastern European region, the Polish economy maintains a strong lead. Its GDP is several times larger than that of its neighboring countries.

For comparison, here are the figures for the region’s nearest economies for 2025:

• Romania—380.1 billion euros;
• Czech Republic—347.3 billion euros;
• Hungary—218.8 billion euros.

This gap between Poland and its neighbors has been driven by many years of industrial development, expanding exports, growing domestic consumption, and an influx of investment into the Polish economy.

The most popular professions in Poland — are listed in this article.

Poland’s Economic Growth Rates

Poland’s real GDP grew by 3.6% in 2025. This figure is more than double the average economic growth rate of the European Union, which stood at 1.5%.

This stable growth trend demonstrates that the Polish economy remains one of the most dynamically developing economies in the bloc. Along with this growth, the country’s contribution to the European Union’s total GDP is also increasing.

Eurostat data highlight another important aspect of economic statistics. GDP alone does not reflect the level of prosperity of a country’s population.

According to per capita calculations, Poland remained below the EU average in 2025. GDP per capita was less than 85% of the EU average.

Read more about wage levels in Poland and the sectors with the highest and lowest incomes here.

Working in Poland: A Guide from the Visit World Portal

The Polish labor market remains one of the most open to foreign workers in the European Union. Economic growth, industrial development, and stable demand for workers are creating new employment opportunities for Ukrainians.

The Visit World portal has prepared a detailed guide on working in Poland—covering legal nuances, document requirements, tips for finding job openings, and applying for a work permit.

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Reminder! In a previous article, we reported that Poland is tightening employment checks in 2026.

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