Two processes are now unfolding simultaneously in Polish banking: the continued digitalization of everyday services and a marked deterioration in short-term expectations regarding customer activity. On the one hand, data from the NetB@nk report for the fourth quarter of 2025 show further growth in the use of electronic channels, especially mobile ones. On the other…
In 2024, Polish enterprises strengthened their presence on the international stage even more clearly. According to Statistics Poland (GUS), 2,094 companies headquartered in Poland had foreign entities, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.9%. These businesses controlled a total of 5,076 units outside the country (up 10.2% y/y). These figures confirm that the internationalization of Polish…
In 2025, Poland’s material and social conditions improved further, although only slightly. According to Statistics Poland (GUS), 2.0% of the country’s residents declared that, for financial reasons, they were unable to meet at least 7 of the 13 needs regarded as essential for a decent standard of living. This was down from 2.3% in 2024.…
Poland’s banking sector closed 2025 with a clearly stronger result than a year earlier. Banks’ net financial result reached PLN 48.7 billion, compared with PLN 40.1 billion in 2024. This represents an increase of 21.5%. At the same time, the sector’s total assets as well as the value of loans and deposits also increased. Several…
In the fourth quarter of 2025, border traffic in Poland was higher than a year earlier, while spending by both foreigners shopping in Poland and Poles spending money abroad increased markedly. According to the published data, the number of crossings of Poland’s border rose by 2.0% year on year, with foreign residents’ crossings up by…
March readings of economic sentiment in Poland show an economy that is still operating under conditions of elevated uncertainty. Business sentiment remains cautious, and any improvement—where it does appear—is still limited and uneven. Manufacturing, as well as transport and warehousing, recorded a deterioration in assessments. Construction is signaling some rebound in expectations, although February data…
In February 2026, procurement prices for key agricultural products in Poland rose by 0.8% compared with January, but were still 9.9% lower than a year earlier. Data from Statistics Poland (GUS) therefore suggests that the market is showing signs of a short-term rebound, although in annual terms price pressure on producers remains strong. The overall…
In March 2026, consumer sentiment in Poland deteriorated noticeably, according to the latest data from Statistics Poland (GUS). Declines were observed both in assessments of the current situation and expectations for the coming months. This may signal increasing caution among households when making purchasing decisions. The worsening sentiment reflects a broader context of economic and…
The year 2025 brought mixed trends to Poland’s construction market. On the one hand, the number of completed dwellings increased, while on the other hand the number of new residential projects launched by developers and private investors declined. At the same time, activity in the non-residential construction sector grew noticeably – particularly in industrial facilities,…
At the end of September 2025, 1.1289 million foreigners were working in Poland, according to data from Statistics Poland (GUS). This represents an increase of 7.2% compared with September 2024 and 2.3% compared with August 2025. Men accounted for the clear majority within this group, representing 59.9% of all foreign workers. This was 0.1 percentage…
