Poland GDP Per Capita (2026)
Poland has a diversified Central European economy supported by manufacturing, business services, trade, construction, transport, technology, agriculture, and a large domestic market. GDP per capita helps show how the country’s expanding economic output relates to population and provides additional context beyond total GDP. Poland’s integration with European production and trade networks has played an important role in its economic development. Explore the latest Poland GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$31,336
Est. in USD
World Rank
#44
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+10.4%
+$2,962
Europe Rank
#27
Out of 43 countries
1. Poland GDP Per Capita in 2026
Poland’s GDP per capita reflects economic production per resident within an economy that combines manufacturing, services, exports, infrastructure, and domestic consumption. Adjusting total GDP for population makes the indicator useful for comparing Poland with economies of different sizes. It provides a clearer population-adjusted measure of performance and helps illustrate how national economic growth translates into output generated for each person.
2. Poland GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Poland GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,336 | +10.4% |
| 2025 | $28,374 | +13.2% |
| 2024 | $25,057 | +13.3% |
| 2023 | $22,119 | +17.3% |
| 2022 | $18,860 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $18,592 | +16.5% |
| 2020 | $15,963 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | $15,869 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $15,658 | +12.5% |
| 2017 | $13,918 | +11.7% |
| 2016 | $12,455 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | $12,623 | -11.5% |
| 2014 | $14,263 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | $13,614 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | $13,087 | -5.6% |
| 2011 | $13,868 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | $12,574 | +8.7% |
| 2009 | $11,563 | -17.7% |
| 2008 | $14,052 | +24.7% |
| 2007 | $11,271 | +24.3% |
| 2006 | $9,065 | +12.7% |
| 2005 | $8,046 | +19.8% |
| 2004 | $6,715 | +17.4% |
| 2003 | $5,719 | +9.5% |
| 2002 | $5,222 | +4.4% |
| 2001 | $5,003 | +11.2% |
| 2000 | $4,499 | +3.1% |
| 1999 | $4,362 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | $4,473 | +9.4% |
| 1997 | $4,089 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | $4,079 | +12.6% |
| 1995 | $3,624 | +34.2% |
| 1994 | $2,701 | +14.5% |
| 1993 | $2,359 | +1.5% |
| 1992 | $2,323 | +10.0% |
| 1991 | $2,112 | +29.3% |
| 1990 | $1,634 | -8.1% |
| 1989 | $1,778 | -2.6% |
| 1988 | $1,825 | +7.6% |
| 1987 | $1,696 | -14.0% |
| 1986 | $1,972 | +3.5% |
| 1985 | $1,906 | -6.9% |
| 1984 | $2,048 | -0.7% |
| 1983 | $2,063 | +14.0% |
| 1982 | $1,809 | +20.4% |
| 1981 | $1,503 | -6.1% |
| 1980 | $1,600 | — |
4. Poland GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+10.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+68.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+151.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+245.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Poland’s GDP per capita has risen considerably over the longer term as productivity, investment, industrial capacity, wages, infrastructure, and integration with European markets have expanded. Short-term movements may be influenced by inflation, exchange rates, consumer demand, employment, and external trade conditions. Reviewing historical GDP per capita data helps show the scale of Poland’s economic convergence and how output per resident has changed over time.
5. Poland GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Poland
$31,336
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Poland’s GDP per capita is approximately
47.6%
below the
Europe average
and
24.5%
above the world average.
6. Poland GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Estonia | $37,718 |
| #25 | Lithuania | $36,545 |
| #26 | Portugal | $35,434 |
| #27 | Poland | $31,336 |
| #28 | Slovakia | $31,242 |
| #29 | Croatia | $30,030 |
| #30 | Greece | $29,696 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Poland
Poland GDP (Nominal)
$1.13 Trillion
(2026)
Poland GDP Per Capita
$31,336
(2026)
Poland’s total GDP captures the overall scale of economic activity across the country, whereas GDP per capita divides that production by the population. Total GDP is useful for assessing Poland’s position among European economies, while GDP per capita offers a more standardized measure for comparing output per resident. Together, the two indicators provide a more complete picture of economic size and population-adjusted performance.
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8. Poland GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $32,793 | +4.6% |
| 2028 | $34,626 | +5.6% |
| 2029 | $36,626 | +5.8% |
| 2030 | $38,654 | +5.5% |
Poland GDP per capita is projected to reach $38,654 by 2030, representing a 23.4% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Poland GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Poland GDP per capita is estimated at $31,336 in 2026.
It ranks #44 globally and #27 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 10.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 68.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 151.6%.
It is approximately 47.6% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 24.5% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $38,654 by 2030, 23.4% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Poland GDP Per Capita FAQs
Poland GDP per capita is estimated at $31,336 in 2026.
Poland ranks #44 globally and #27 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 10.4% compared with 2025.
Poland GDP per capita was approximately $12,623 in 2015.
Poland GDP per capita is approximately 47.6% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.