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Economy of Poland vs Tajikistan compared: GDP & Debt

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Poland has a GDP of $918B compared to $14.2B for Tajikistan, ranking 21/197 and 145/197 by economy size, respectively.

Poland has $507B in government debt (55.3% of GDP), compared to $3.54B (24.9% of GDP) in Tajikistan.

Poland vs Tajikistan GDP by year

Poland
Tajikistan
1x
Year GDP, current $
Poland Tajikistan
2024 $917,767,106,147 $14,204,575,549
2023 $812,451,193,396 $12,244,169,293
2022 $695,607,470,875 $10,713,525,200
2021 $689,170,230,665 $8,937,805,347
2020 $605,914,237,904 $8,133,963,551
2019 $602,683,770,145 $8,300,813,599
2018 $594,616,687,350 $7,764,999,999
2017 $528,356,676,667 $7,536,402,853
2016 $473,259,583,970 $6,992,416,097
2015 $480,054,118,583 $8,271,431,485
2014 $542,134,167,179 $9,112,605,459
2013 $518,179,836,405 $8,448,411,318
2012 $498,148,649,703 $7,633,036,903
2011 $527,848,543,023 $6,522,756,255
2010 $478,111,630,684 $5,642,221,099
2009 $440,891,472,247 $4,979,472,364
2008 $535,612,030,672 $5,161,299,725
2007 $429,715,132,138 $3,719,524,541
2006 $345,897,630,736 $2,830,213,849
2005 $306,999,913,151 $2,312,352,021
2004 $256,268,656,145 $2,076,176,869
2003 $218,561,225,998 $1,555,318,261
2002 $199,694,463,256 $1,221,106,220
2001 $191,823,200,371 $1,080,772,551
2000 $172,953,527,033 $860,541,842
1999 $170,704,452,715 $1,086,612,290
1998 $175,282,269,667 $1,320,199,582
1997 $159,893,964,917 $921,518,033
1996 $160,813,026,223 $1,043,654,822
1995 $142,838,527,115 $1,231,561,860
1994 $110,803,635,288 $1,522,001,206
1993 $96,043,157,273 $1,646,623,195
1992 $94,337,050,693 $1,908,554,572
1991 $85,500,935,935 $2,536,585,366
1990 $65,977,748,211 $2,629,395,066

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Poland vs Tajikistan by year

Poland
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Tajikistan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Poland Tajikistan
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $25,104 $51,263 $1,341 $5,406
2023 $22,145 $48,473 $1,178 $4,964
2022 $18,891 $46,778 $1,052 $4,514
2021 $18,636 $41,060 $897 $3,986
2020 $16,151 $37,089 $834 $3,654
2019 $15,875 $35,882 $871 $3,460
2018 $15,658 $32,345 $834 $3,069
2017 $13,913 $30,170 $829 $3,017
2016 $12,464 $28,360 $789 $2,914
2015 $12,638 $26,988 $957 $2,975
2014 $14,262 $25,460 $1,082 $3,152
2013 $13,622 $24,434 $1,028 $2,919
2012 $13,087 $23,728 $952 $2,679
2011 $13,868 $22,809 $834 $2,456
2010 $12,568 $20,991 $737 $2,291
2009 $11,556 $19,300 $665 $2,171
2008 $14,049 $18,372 $703 $2,120
2007 $11,273 $16,833 $517 $1,966
2006 $9,069 $15,205 $401 $1,810
2005 $8,044 $13,936 $334 $1,673
2004 $6,712 $13,413 $306 $1,550
2003 $5,721 $12,329 $233.6 $1,396
2002 $5,223 $11,841 $187 $1,257
2001 $5,015 $11,175 $168.7 $1,139
2000 $4,521 $10,721 $136.9 $1,036
1999 $4,416 $10,081 $175 $947
1998 $4,534 $9,521 $213.7 $905
1997 $4,137 $8,967 $150.1 $855
1996 $4,164 $8,310 $172 $836
1995 $3,701 $7,715 $207 $1,006
1994 $2,875 $7,040 $261.3 $1,148
1993 $2,497 $6,560 $287.6 $1,454
1992 $2,459 $6,193 $338 $1,721
1991 $2,236 $5,925 $458 $2,417
1990 $1,731 $6,185 $487 $2,583

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Poland's GDP per capita is $25,104, ranking 48/197, compared to $1,341 in Tajikistan, ranking 166/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Poland ranks 43rd at $51,263, while Tajikistan ranks 157th at $5,406.

Economic indicators

Poland Tajikistan
Gross domestic product
$918B
2024
$14.2B
2024
GDP rank
21/197
2024
145/197
2024
GDP growth
3.03%
2023-2024
8.4%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$25,104
2024
$1,341
2024
GDP per capita rank
48/197
2024
166/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$51,263
2024
$5,406
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
43/197
2024
157/197
2024
Government debt
$507B
2024
$3.54B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
55.3%
2024
24.9%
2024
Government debt per person
$13,874
2024
$335
2024
Government debt per person rank
41/185
2024
175/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$20,736
2026
$2,591
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$197B
2024
n/a
Number of billionaires
10
2025
n/a
Income share by richest 10%
22.9%
2023
28.2%
2024
Income share by poorest 10%
3.3%
2023
2.9%
2024
Government expenditure, % of GDP
49.4%
2024
27.7%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
3.78%
2023-2024
3.5%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
4%
2025
7.75%
2025
Unemployment rate
2.81%
2024
0.08%
2016
Population
35806942
11038274

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Poland
Spending

Debt
Tajikistan
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Poland Tajikistan
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 49.4% 55.3% 27.7% 24.9%
2023 46.9% 49.5% 28% 29.9%
2022 43.2% 48.8% 27.4% 31.8%
2021 43.6% 53% 27.6% 42%
2020 47.7% 56.6% 29.2% 50.9%
2019 41.4% 45.2% 28.8% 43.2%
2018 41% 48.2% 30.9% 46.3%
2017 41.1% 50.4% 33.8% 46.3%
2016 41.1% 54.1% 32.7% 42.2%
2015 41.5% 51.1% 31.9% 35%
2014 42.7% 51.1% 27.5% 27.9%
2013 43.2% 56.9% 27.7% 29.3%
2012 43.2% 54.5% 24.7% 32.5%
2011 44.1% 54.8% 24.3% 35.5%
2010 46% 53.7% 25.9% 36.8%
2009 44.9% 49.7% 23.6% 36.9%
2008 44% 46.6% 20.2% 30.2%
2007 42.8% 44.4% 20.3% 34.3%
2006 44.3% 47.1% 21.6% 36.8%
2005 44.1% 46.5% 22.9% 45.8%
2004 43.3% 44.9% 20.2% 49.4%
2003 45.5% 46.4% 19.1% 69.8%
2002 45.1% 41.6% 19.1% 98.3%
2001 44.7% 37.2% 17.3% 99.4%
2000 43.1% 36.4% 18.1% 111.4%
1999 42.5% 39.4% 17.5% 107.8%
1998 44% 38.7% 17.1% 96.6%
1997 46.1% 42.7% - -
1996 50.7% 43.2% - -
1995 47.5% 48.7% - -
1994 - 64.3% - -
1993 - 83.9% - -
1992 - 81.9% - -
1991 - 76.9% - -
1990 - 89.7% - -
1989 - - - -
1988 - - - -
1987 - - - -
1986 - - - -
1985 - - - -
1984 - - - -
1983 - - - -
1982 - - - -
1981 - - - -
1980 - - - -
1979 35.6% - - -
1978 35.8% - - -
1977 35.6% - - -
1976 34.8% - - -
1975 34.1% - - -
1974 28.6% - - -
1973 24.5% - - -
1972 24.1% - - -
1971 24.1% - - -
1970 25.8% - - -
1969 26.3% - - -
1968 27.3% - - -
1967 29.6% - - -
1966 31.7% - - -
1965 31.8% - - -
1964 33.5% - - -
1963 33.3% - - -
1962 43% - - -
1961 42.8% - - -
1960 39.2% - - -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1960–1994, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Poland's government spending was $453B, accounting for 49.4% of its GDP, while Tajikistan spent $3.93B, or 27.7% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 55.3% in Poland and 24.9% in Tajikistan, ranking 95/185 and 166/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Poland

Tajikistan
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Poland Tajikistan
2024 -6.59% 0.28%
2023 -5.27% -0.93%
2022 -3.44% -0.23%
2021 -1.75% -0.64%
2020 -6.85% -4.34%
2019 -0.73% -2.04%
2018 -0.24% -2.69%
2017 -1.49% -5.65%
2016 -2.38% -2.91%
2015 -2.59% -1.96%
2014 -3.66% 0.92%
2013 -4.25% -0.73%
2012 -3.8% 0.41%
2011 -4.97% 0.6%
2010 -7.43% -2.71%
2009 -7.24% -0.2%
2008 -3.6% 1.94%
2007 -1.88% 2.13%
2006 -3.53% 2%
2005 -3.93% -2.83%
2004 -4.99% -2.32%
2003 -6.02% -1.74%
2002 -4.8% -2.4%
2001 -4.73% -2.11%
2000 -4% -4.51%
1999 -2.3% -4.03%
1998 -4.25% -5.09%
1997 -4.61% -
1996 -4.84% -
1995 -4.39% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Poland's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $60.4B, equivalent to 6.59% of GDP. This compares to Tajikistan's surplus of $39.2M, or 0.28% of GDP.

Over the past 27 years, Poland recorded a fiscal deficit in 27 of those years, while Tajikistan ran a deficit in 20 years. On average, Poland posted an annual deficit equal to 3.95% of GDP, compared to deficit of 1.55% of GDP for Tajikistan.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Poland

Tajikistan
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Poland Tajikistan
2024 3.78% 3.5%
2023 11.5% 3.7%
2022 14.4% 6.6%
2021 5.06% 9%
2020 3.37% 8.6%
2019 2.23% 7.8%
2018 1.81% 3.8%
2017 2.08% 7.3%
2016 -0.66% 5.9%
2015 -0.87% 5.8%
2014 0.05% 6.1%
2013 0.99% 5%
2012 3.56% 5.8%
2011 4.24% 12.4%
2010 2.58% 6.5%
2009 3.8% 6.4%
2008 4.16% 20.4%
2007 2.46% 13.2%
2006 1.28% 10%
2005 2.18% 7.3%
2004 3.38% 7.2%
2003 0.68% 16.4%
2002 1.91% 12.2%
2001 5.41% 38.6%
2000 9.9% 32.9%
1999 7.15% 27.5%
1998 11.6% 43.2%
1997 14.9% 88%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Over the past 28 years, Poland has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 4.39%, compared with 15% in Tajikistan. In 2024, inflation was 3.78% in Poland and 3.5% in Tajikistan.

Top exports between countries

Poland
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $7.9M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $7.03M
Chemicals & pharma $4.69M
Metals $2.12M
Raw materials & minerals $1.98M
Textiles & consumer goods $1.26M
Raw agricultural goods $364K
Miscellaneous $288K
Animal & marine products $240K
Precious metals & jewellery $167K
Tajikistan
Export category Export value
Textiles & consumer goods $1.55M
Raw agricultural goods $340K
Machinery & equipment $1K

Balance of trade

Poland Tajikistan
Current account balance
$2.8B
2024
$887M
2024
Current account balance ranking
40/190
2024
54/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
+0.3%
2024
+6.24%
2024
Goods imports
$367B
2024
$5.94B
2024
Goods exports
$361B
2024
$1.42B
2024
Service imports
$74.9B
2024
$971M
2024
Service exports
$118B
2024
$195M
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
48.2%
2024
48.4%
2023
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
52.2%
2024
17.2%
2023

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Poland Tajikistan
Economic freedom 68.5 52.5
Economic freedom ranking 46/197 147/197
Property rights 71.8 28.4
Government integrity 60.7 18.5
Judicial effectiveness 62.5 10.1
Tax burden 72.7 94.2
Government spending 35.1 77
Fiscal health 74.8 98.6
Business freedom 77.5 60.6
Labor freedom 53.7 43.4
Monetary freedom 73.8 72.6
Trade freedom 79.4 72.2
Investment freedom 80 25
Financial freedom 80 30

Economic freedom comparison by year

Poland
Tajikistan
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Poland Tajikistan
2026 68.5 52.5
2025 67.1 51.5
2024 66 51.3
2023 67.7 50.6
2022 68.7 49.7
2021 69.7 55.2
2020 69.1 52.2
2019 67.8 55.6
2018 68.5 58.3
2017 68.3 58.2
2016 69.3 51.3
2015 68.6 52.7
2014 67 52
2013 66 53.4
2012 64.2 53.4
2011 64.1 53.5
2010 63.2 53
2009 60.3 54.6
2008 60.3 54.4
2007 58.1 53.6
2006 59.3 52.6
2005 59.6 50.4
2004 58.7 48.7
2003 61.8 46.5
2002 65 47.3
2001 61.8 46.8
2000 60 44.8
1999 59.6 41.2
1998 59.2 41.1
1997 56.8 -
1996 57.8 -
1995 50.7 -

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Poland is 68.5, ranking 46/197, compared to 52.5 for Tajikistan, ranking 147/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Poland Tajikistan
Services, % of GDP
59.1%
2024
34.7%
2023
Industry, % of GDP
27.2%
2024
33.6%
2023
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
2.54%
2024
22.9%
2023
GNI, Atlas method
$789B
2024
$17.5B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$49,540
2024
$7,100
2024
Total reserves including gold
$223B
2024
$3.3B
2023
Total reserves ranking
17/177
2024
117/177
2023
Net foreign direct investment
-$10.6B
2024
-$190M
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$20.6B
2024
$291M
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$10B
2024
$101M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI n/a
3.07%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines
13.3%
2024
19.8%
2024
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
17.8%
2024
31.7%
2023

GDP per capita map

1x

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1995–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1960–1994, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  6. TradeMap (2022–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
  8. LivingCost (2026, retrieved 2025-10-14)

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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.