23:32 21 October 2026
Poland's public debt expected to exceed 67%
Poland's general government debt is projected to reach 67.6% of GDP in 2026, according to calculations by PAP Biznes based on the country's fiscal notification published by Eurostat. The general government deficit is expected to narrow to 7.06% of GDP, compared with 7.2% in 2025. In nominal terms, this year's deficit is estimated at PLN 293.198 billion. The figures show a modest improvement in the annual deficit ratio alongside a substantial public debt burden.
The central government subsector is expected to record a deficit of PLN 294.943 billion, up from PLN 280.455 billion in the previous year. Local governments are projected to post a combined surplus of PLN 7.903 billion, compared with PLN 1.881 billion previously. Social security funds are forecast to record a PLN 6.159 billion deficit, against PLN 5.041 billion a year earlier.
Source: bankier.pl
