Poland

Poland ranks 20th of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 56.3. This is 90% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Poland in the 90th percentile, 10.9 points above the global average of 45.4.

Poland performs best in Social Capital (14th) and Economic Sustainability (16th), and weakest in Resource Efficiency (95th) and Intellectual Capital (29th). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Natural Capital 26th, Governance 28th.

Poland's GSCI score has declined by 0.6 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is positive (+0.3 points).

Poland has a population of 36.6 million, 12% below the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 116 people per km², 2.0 times the world average (58). Its GDP is $914.7 billion, 61% above the average country ($569.2 billion).

Poland's GDP per capita is $25,023, 83% above the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.