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World · 10 August 2026

Poland now Europe's sixth-largest economy by GDP, which major countries did it surpass?

Poland now Europe's sixth-largest economy by GDP, which major countries did it surpass?

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Poland's economy has become the sixth biggest in the EU, making up almost 5% of the bloc's total output in 2025. Its nominal GDP reached €922.9 billion, placing it ahead of countries like Belgium, Sweden, and Austria. Years of economic expansion, industrial development, and increased exports and consumption are responsible for this growth.

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