Productivity in Poland decreased to 116.70 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 117.90 points in the third quarter of 2019. Productivity in Poland averaged 81.13 points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 117.90 points in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 46.80 points in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Poland Productivity - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Poland recorded a trade surplus of 525 EUR Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Poland averaged -546.29 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 985 EUR Million in November of 2019 and a record low of -2263 EUR Million in December of 2008. From the beginning of the past decade, Poland’s foreign trade turnover increased almost ten-fold. Poland exports processed fruit and vegetables, meat, dairy products, electromechanical products, vehicles, aircraft and vessels. Most of Poland's imports are capital goods needed for industrial retooling and for manufacturing inputs like machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, minerals, fuels and lubricants. European Union is by far its largest trading partner accounting for about 79% of exports and 64% of imports. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Poland stands at 21.98 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Poland averaged 22.60 percent from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 45 percent in 1990 and a record low of 18.95 percent in 2010. In Poland, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate For Companies are an important source of income for the government of Poland because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Poland Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Poland was estimated at 38.0 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Poland had a population of 29.5 million people. The population of Poland represents 0.55 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 183 people on the planet is a resident of Poland. This page provides - Poland Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Poland is ranked 40 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Poland deteriorated to 40 in 2019 from 33 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Poland averaged 44.58 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 72 in 2009 and a record low of 24 in 2016. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Poland.

Asylum Applications in Poland remained unchanged at 260 persons in November from 260 persons in September of 2019. Asylum Applications in Poland averaged 584.12 persons from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2855 persons in May of 2013 and a record low of 125 persons in January of 2011. Asylum Application in this page refers to first time asylum applicants. Data is supplied to Trading Economics by the Eurostat, National Ministries of Interior and other official agencies.

Consumer Spending in Poland decreased to 307698.30 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 320504.80 PLN Million in the third quarter of 2019. Consumer Spending in Poland averaged 184244.93 PLN Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 321243.30 PLN Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 53916.70 PLN Million in the second quarter of 1996. This page provides - Poland Consumer Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Spending in Poland increased to 120715.60 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 98791.10 PLN Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Spending in Poland averaged 57672.73 PLN Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 120715.60 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 16268 PLN Million in the first quarter of 1996. Government Spending refers to public expenditure on goods and services and is a major component of the GDP. Government spending policies like setting up budget targets, adjusting taxation, increasing public expenditure and public works are very effective tools in influencing economic growth. This page provides - Poland Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Living Wage Individual in Poland decreased to 1590 PLN/Month in 2018 from 1600 PLN/Month in 2017. Living Wage Individual in Poland averaged 1560 PLN/Month from 2015 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1600 PLN/Month in 2017 and a record low of 1510 PLN/Month in 2015. WageIndicator Living Wage computations are based on the cost of living for a predefined food basket derived from the FAO database distinguishing 50 food groups with national food consumption patterns in per capita units, for housing and for transportation, with a margin for unexpected expenses. The data about prices of these items is collected through an online survey. This page provides - Poland Living Wage Individual- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retirement Age Men in Poland remained unchanged at 65 in 2019 from 65 in 2018. Retirement Age Men in Poland averaged 65.17 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65.58 in 2015 and a record low of 65 in 2010. This page provides - Poland Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Poland decreased to 56 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 56.70 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in Poland averaged 55.53 percent from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 57.10 percent in the second quarter of 1998 and a record low of 53.20 percent in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides - Poland Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in Poland increased to 10737.90 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10433.70 PLN Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in Poland averaged 9225.01 PLN Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 13386 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 5005.60 PLN Million in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides - Poland Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Poland decreased to 118263.80 USD Million in April from 120893.60 USD Million in March of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Poland averaged 56819.09 USD Million from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 128405 USD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 3485.70 USD Million in June of 1993. In Poland, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Foreign Exchange Reserves - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Women in Poland remained unchanged at 60 in 2019 from 60 in 2018. Retirement Age Women in Poland averaged 60.17 from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 60.58 in 2015 and a record low of 60 in 2010. In Poland, from 2013, the retirement age for women increases by a month in January, May and September each year until it reaches 67 in 2020. This page provides - Poland Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Poland decreased to 0 percent in April from 0.50 percent in March of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in Poland averaged 2.32 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.50 percent in December of 2001 and a record low of 0 percent in April of 2020. In Poland, the deposit facility rate determines the interest rate on deposits with the central bank. It sets the floor for fluctuations of the overnight market rate. The deposit rate and the lombard rate create the fluctuation band for the overnight rate which is symmetric to the central bank’s reference rate. . This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Poland.

Full Time Employment in Poland decreased to 15146.60 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 15290.60 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Full Time Employment in Poland averaged 13773.76 Thousand from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15290.60 Thousand in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 11844 Thousand in the first quarter of 2003. This page provides - Poland Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in Poland stands at 44.69 percent. Social Security Rate in Poland averaged 43.88 percent from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 50.86 percent in 2006 and a record low of 25 percent in 1981. In Poland, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Poland because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Poland Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Steel Production in Poland increased to 650 Thousand Tonnes in March from 600 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in Poland averaged 804.55 Thousand Tonnes from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1250 Thousand Tonnes in March of 1990 and a record low of 433 Thousand Tonnes in December of 2008. This page has Steel Production values for Poland.

Poland recorded a Current Account surplus of 659 EUR Million in February of 2020. Current Account in Poland averaged -762.21 EUR Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2581 EUR Million in January of 2017 and a record low of -3510 EUR Million in June of 2011. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

New Orders in Poland decreased to 93.60 points in March from 106.90 points in February of 2020. New Orders in Poland averaged 110.10 points from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 202.50 points in January of 2006 and a record low of 67.50 points in February of 2006. In Poland, because new orders heavily affect business confidence they are a leading indicator for growth in gross domsestic product. This page provides - Poland New Orders - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government spending in Poland was last recorded at 42.0 percent of GDP in 2019 . Government Spending to GDP in Poland averaged 44.08 percent from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 51.10 percent in 1996 and a record low of 41.10 percent in 2016. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Government Spending to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Labour Costs in Poland decreased to 107.50 points in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 119.40 points in the third quarter of 2019. Labour Costs in Poland averaged 97.96 points from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 119.40 points in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 82.50 points in the fourth quarter of 2000. This page provides - Poland Labour Costs - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Poland increased to 96198.20 PLN Million in March from 69933.05 PLN Million in February of 2020. Government Revenues in Poland averaged 100085.51 PLN Million from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 400575 PLN Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 1188 PLN Million in January of 1990. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Poland Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Poland increased to 156085.20 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 97656.70 PLN Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Poland averaged 61653.46 PLN Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 156085.20 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 11831.80 PLN Million in the first quarter of 1996. This page provides - Poland Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in Poland increased by 199789.70 EUR Million in 2018. Foreign Direct Investment in Poland averaged 105796.67 EUR Million from 1996 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 200638.30 EUR Million in 2017 and a record low of 9228.20 EUR Million in 1996. This page provides - Poland Foreign Direct Investment - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Long Term Unemployment Rate in Poland increased to 0.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 0.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Long Term Unemployment Rate in Poland averaged 5.20 percent from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.60 percent in the first quarter of 2003 and a record low of 0.60 percent in the third quarter of 2019. In Poland, the long term unemployment rate refers to the share of unemployed persons since 12 months or more in the total number of active persons (those who are either employed or unemployed) in the labour market. This page provides - Poland Long Term Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in Poland decreased to 1.01 USD/Liter in April from 1.14 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in Poland averaged 1.24 USD/Liter from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.79 USD/Liter in December of 2013 and a record low of 0.54 USD/Liter in December of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Poland recorded a Current Account surplus of 0.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Poland averaged -4.32 percent from 1980 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 5.30 percent in 1994 and a record low of -15.70 percent in 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Poland Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Poland decreased 7.10 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Poland averaged 7.14 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 30.60 percent in April of 2004 and a record low of -14.40 percent in April of 2005. In Poland, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Poland increased to 105552.60 PLN Million in March from 73245.09 PLN Million in February of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in Poland averaged 129990.14 PLN Million from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 414240.60 PLN Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 5681.30 PLN Million in January of 1995. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - Poland Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Poland decreased 9.10 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Poland averaged 0.32 percent from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9.80 percent in April of 2004 and a record low of -10.90 percent in May of 2004. In Poland, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Poland, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides - Poland Retail Sales MoM - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Job Vacancies in Poland decreased to 47.20 Thousand in March from 68.20 Thousand in February of 2020. Job Vacancies in Poland averaged 54.63 Thousand from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 120.30 Thousand in May of 2017 and a record low of 5.30 Thousand in December of 2001. This page provides - Poland Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Poland increased to 642 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 630 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Remittances in Poland averaged 630.69 EUR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 828 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2008 and a record low of 189 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2004. In Poland, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - Poland Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Poland increased to 545737.80 PLN Million in March from 527335.50 PLN Million in February of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Poland averaged 256769.65 PLN Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 545737.80 PLN Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 84966.50 PLN Million in December of 1996. This page provides - Poland Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cement Production in Poland increased to 1750 Thousands of Tonnes in March from 1145 Thousands of Tonnes in February of 2020. Cement Production in Poland averaged 1273.23 Thousands of Tonnes from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2037 Thousands of Tonnes in June of 2011 and a record low of 189 Thousands of Tonnes in January of 2003. This page provides - Poland Cement Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Poland increased by 5630.10 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Poland averaged 3780.61 PLN Million from 1996 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17466 PLN Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of -4937.40 PLN Million in the second quarter of 2009. In Poland, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Poland Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Poland Three Month Interbank Rate was at 0.58 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in Poland averaged 8.40 percent from 1994 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 29.58 percent in March of 1995 and a record low of 0.58 percent in April of 2020. In Poland, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page provides - Poland Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Poland increased 7.40 percent in April of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Poland averaged 3.11 percent from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.80 percent in July of 2000 and a record low of -3.70 percent in January of 2015. This page provides - Poland Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Poland was last recorded at 0.50 percent. Interest Rate in Poland averaged 6.59 percent from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 24 percent in March of 1998 and a record low of 0.50 percent in April of 2020. In Poland interest rates decisions are taken by the National Bank of Poland (Narodowy Bank Polski, NBP). The official interest rate is the Reference Rate. This page provides - Poland Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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