Alicja Ptak
The official unemployment rate has been rising, but that does not tell the whole story.
economy
Poland rises to highest-ever level in EU household prosperity index, passing four member states
Poland’s level of actual individual consumption is now 88% of the EU average.
We can only do this thanks to your support!
We are an independent, nonprofit media outlet, funded through the support of our readers.
If you appreciate the work we do, please consider helping us to continue and expand it.
Poland records world’s highest growth in ultra-wealthy individuals over last five years
It is also forecast to have the second-highest growth rate in the number of billionaires over the next five years.
Poland had EU’s second-largest budget deficit as proportion of GDP in 2025
Poland’s deficit, at 7.3% of GDP in 2025, was more than double the EU average of 3.1%.
Poland has not joined world’s top 20 economies, new IMF figures show
When the IMF last year forecast that Poland would in 2025 join the world’s top 20 economies, it drew enormous attention.
Poland’s economy 42% larger thanks to EU membership, finds new study
The gains stem largely from the benefits of joining the European single market, say analysts.
Poland’s wealth gap to EU average narrows to record low level
GDP per capita adjusted for cost of living has reached 81% of the EU average, up from 44% three decades ago.
Record number of Poles travelled abroad in 2025
A record 64% of Poles travelled for leisure purposes, with 44% travelling abroad.
Why is Poland’s debt rising so fast – and should we be worried?
Alicja Ptak
Poland has had the EU’s second-fastest public rising debt this year.
Poland’s richest receive more in child benefits than poorest, finds report
The CenEA think tank recommends that, at a time of growing public debt, Poland should consider limiting benefits to less affluent recipients.
Poland joining 20 largest world economies, IMF figures show
Poland’s GDP is overtaking Switzerland’s to become the 20th largest in the world.
Inflation continues to slow in Poland, hitting 13-month low of 2.8%
Inflation has now stayed within the central bank’s 1.5–3.5% target for two months, prompting analysts to expect a rate cut next week.
How Poland shook off its past and became Europe’s growth champion
Alicja Ptak
Once one of Europe’s poorest states, Poland is now on track to match Spain and Italy.
Poland’s InPost buys British delivery firm Yodel to become third biggest player in UK parcel market
InPost has expanded its operations rapidly in the UK and “has no plans to slow down”, says CEO Rafał Brzoska.
