The national statistics office reported that the growth was driven mainly by robust domestic consumption and rising real wages, which supported household spending throughout the year. Statistics Poland President Marek Cierpiał-Wolan described the figures as “very good news” for the economy. While smaller EU members such as Ireland likely recorded a higher headline growth rate, analysts noted that Ireland’s GDP figures are significantly influenced by the activities of multinational corporations and related accounting practices, which can distort year-on-year comparisons. Looking ahead, economists are forecasting continued expansion in 2026. Analysts at Bank Pekao project Poland’s GDP growth at around 4% next year, underpinned by strong consumption, accelerating investment and relatively low inflation.
