Poland's GDP grows 3.8% in Q2, economy accelerates

Poland's economy demonstrated robust growth in the second quarter of 2026, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 3.8% compared to the same period last year. This marks an acceleration from the 3.5% growth recorded in the first quarter.

The Central Statistical Office (GUS) reported that the quarter-on-quarter growth also saw an increase, rising to 0.9% from 0.6% in the preceding quarter. This upward trend suggests a dynamic and strengthening economic landscape in Poland.

Preliminary estimates indicate that Poland's nominal GDP for the past year may have surpassed four trillion Polish zloty for the first time in history. While GUS has not officially released this figure, the strong real GDP growth and deflator estimates point towards this significant milestone.

Poland's economic performance stands out positively when compared to other European Union countries. In the second quarter, the Eurozone saw a real GDP growth of 1.0% year-on-year, and the broader EU economy grew by 1.2%. Among countries with available data, only Lithuania matched Poland's 3.8% growth. Other major economies like the Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain, and Portugal experienced lower growth rates, while Germany, France, and Italy saw growth below 1%. Agata Filipowicz-Rybicka, chief economist at Alior Bank, commented that "Data from the Polish economy, especially in an international context, show its strength and resilience."

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Data from the Polish economy, especially in an international context, show its strength and resilience.