Poland

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 36.4M (2025). World rank 44 of 216; in Europe, 8 of 48. Area: 312,679 km². World rank 72 of 249; in Europe, 9 of 52. GDP: $1T (2025). World rank 21 of 210; in Europe, 9 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: population 38M → 36.4M, GDP $480.1B → $1T, and GDP per person $12,638 → $28,420.

State

Official name: Republic of Poland
Local name: Polska
Capital: Warsaw
Region: Europe
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 36,435,861 2025
Area: 312,679 km²
GDP: $1T 2025
GDP per person: $28,420 2025
Life expectancy: 78.4 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Polish
Currency: Polish Zloty (PLN)
Time zones: UTC+2
Calling code: +48
Emergency numbers: 112, 986, 997, 998, 999
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, E
Mains voltage: 220 / 230 V