Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Poland
Poland: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 4.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
42nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
4.99 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
693,516 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Poland, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Poland is 4.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 40.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Poland peaked at 4.99 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 693,516 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1970.
Poland ranks 42nd of 181 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Poland, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 693,516 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 744,709 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1972 | 780,652 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 814,816 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 873,473 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1975 | 922,175 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1976 | 951,353 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1977 | 979,918 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 993,836 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 1.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 904,068 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -9.7% |
| 1981 | 855,356 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 1982 | 845,042 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 918,528 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 1.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 1.08 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 1.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 1.20 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 1.27 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 1.32 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 1.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 1.24 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 1.33 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 1.44 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 1.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 1.67 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.1% |
| 1996 | 1.79 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 1.91 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 1.99 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 2.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 2.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 2.17 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 2.22 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 2.21 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 2.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 2.38 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 2.46 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 2.69 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 2.82 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 2.97 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 3.19 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 3.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 3.59 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 3.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 3.59 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 3.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 3.85 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 4.01 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 4.17 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 4.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2020 | 4.46 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 4.76 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 4.99 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 4.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.6% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 4.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 89% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Poland's 4.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.36 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 2.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 875,558 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 693,516 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 845,042 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.32 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.63 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 1.24 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.11 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.44 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.15 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.97 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.77 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.19 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.79 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4.46 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4.99 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 39 Palestine 6.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 40 Dominican Republic 5.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 41 Grenada 5.26 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 43 Sri Lanka 4.73 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 44 Saint Kitts and Nevis 4.58 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 45 Slovenia 4.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Poland
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 8.38 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0081 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 229.86 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 20.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -2.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0193 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 549.65 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 21.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2625 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 7,460 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Poland?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Poland was 4.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.99 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 693,516 international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does Poland rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Poland ranks 42nd out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.