18:12 23 August 2025
Poland Overtakes Switzerland in Global GDP Rankings
Poland has officially surpassed Switzerland in terms of nominal GDP, marking a symbolic milestone in the country’s economic transformation since the collapse of communism. According to the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook 2025, Poland is on track to join the world’s top 20 economies with GDP approaching one trillion dollars.
In 1990, Poland’s economy was more than four times smaller than Switzerland’s and 25 times smaller than Germany’s. Today, the gap with Germany has narrowed to less than fivefold – the smallest in history. Poland’s GDP is now estimated at $980 billion, compared to Switzerland’s $950 billion.
The report highlights a broader global shift: advanced economies such as Western Europe, North America, and Japan are losing relative weight, while Asia – led by China and India – is rapidly gaining ground. In Europe, Poland stands out as one of the fastest-growing economies. Since joining the EU in 2004, its share of global GDP has risen by nearly half, while the EU as a whole has lost ground.
Exports, particularly to Germany and other EU countries, remain the key growth engine. Analysts stress that Poland’s integration with the EU has been the decisive factor in its economic rise, bringing investment, technology, and know-how essential for long-term competitiveness.
(FORSAL)
