Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Sunday, 19 January, that, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Poland will be the leader in economic growth in Europe this year. “We will grow three times faster than the eurozone and nearly twice as fast as other developed countries,” the Prime Minister stated.
The Ministry of Finance confirmed that World Bank and the IMF reports highlight Poland as one of Europe’s fastest-growing economies despite challenges with major trading partners. Tusk emphasised the importance of this positive news on the X platform.
Finance Minister Andrzej Domański noted that the IMF forecasts a 3.5% growth for Poland in 2025, significantly outperforming the eurozone and other developed economies. He remarked that Poland’s economic growth was only 0.1% when the current government took over, showcasing its progress.
However, the World Bank has revised Poland’s growth forecast from 3.7% to 3.4% for 2025, and the IMF lowered its 2026 forecast from 3.4% to 3.3%. The Ministry of Finance stated that Poland’s growth will remain above global GDP and outperform other EU economies. Germany, France, and Italy are expected to see lower growth rates of 0.3%, 0.8%, and 0.7% for 2025, respectively.
