Poland now 6th-largest EU economy, ahead of Switzerland and Belgium
Poland has become the sixth-largest economy in the European Union, surpassing Switzerland and Belgium with a GDP of €922.9 billion in 2025. While the country shows strong industrial growth, its GDP per capita remains below the EU average, indicating a gap between total economic size and individual wealth.
Why it matters
Poland's economic ascent reflects shifting power dynamics within the EU and the rapid development of Central and Eastern European markets.
According to data from the European statistical office, the value of Poland's GDP at current prices amounted to €922.9 billion in 2025. This means that Poland accounted for 4.9 percent of the economy of the entire European Union. In terms of economic size, only Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands now rank above Poland.Germany remains in first place, with GDP at €4.47 trillion. France generated €2.99 trillion, Italy €2.26 trillion, Spain €1.69 trillion and the Netherlands €1.17 trillion.This puts Poland ahead of Belgium, Sweden, Ireland and Austria.Poland leads Central and Eastern EuropePoland is by far the largest economy in Central and Eastern Europe.
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