Inflation of consumer prices in Poland
Poland: Inflation of consumer prices was 3.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Inflation of consumer prices in Poland, 1971–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2025, inflation of consumer prices in Poland stood at 3.8%.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 536.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Poland peaked at 567.9% in 1990 and was at its lowest, -0.9%, in 2015.
That places Poland 71st out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.1% | -0.1% | 8.1% | 9 |
| 1980s | 53.1% | 9.7% | 244.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 84.2% | 7.2% | 567.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.5% | 0.7% | 9.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | -0.9% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.0% | 3.4% | 14.4% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Poland
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 2.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 18,707 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 15.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 681.60 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 18,707 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3.76 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -1.87 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -496.20 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 466.11 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 123.95 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Poland?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Poland was 3.8% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 567.9% in 1990.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.9% in 2015.
- How does Poland rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Poland ranks 71st out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 536.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual changes in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a set basket of goods and services. This measure is used to track changes in living costs over time.