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Europe & Central Asia · Country statistics

Poland

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Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population36.44M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$1.04T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$28.42K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth78.42024 · yearsInternet use88.6%2024 · % of populationForest area31.1%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
98.7%

% of people aged 15+·1978

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
The source has fewer than two observations, so a historical trend cannot be drawn.

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Poland in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
Warsaw
Country code
POL

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