16:11 20 January 2025
World Bank and IMF: Polish economy outclassing Germany and France
The World Bank and IMF highlight Poland as one of Europe’s fastest-growing economies, outperforming Germany and France. Despite lowered growth forecasts from the World Bank (3.4% in 2025 and 3.2% in 2026) and a slight reduction by the IMF (3.5% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026), Poland’s growth remains robust.
Its economic expansion is nearly double that of developed economies and significantly outpaces the Eurozone, projected at just 1.0%-1.4% in 2025-2026. Major EU economies like Germany, France, and Italy lag, with growth forecasts below 1.2%. Poland’s resilience stems from strong economic fundamentals and sound macroeconomic policies, solidifying its status as a regional leader despite challenges faced by its trade partners.
