Poland Economic Snapshot
Economic Forecast Summary (December 2021)
After a strong rebound during the first half of the year, GDP has surpassed its pre-pandemic level and is expected to grow by 5.3% in 2021. This momentum should continue with GDP growth projected to reach 5.2% in 2022, before easing to 3.3% in 2023. Consumption and investment will drive the recovery, with a sustained withdrawal of savings and the disbursement of EU funds significantly contributing to growth. However, an expanding economy and a tighter labour market will result in diminishing spare capacity, leading existing inflationary pressure to increase further.
Reform Priorities (April 2021)
Going for Growth 2021 - Poland
The COVID-19 crisis has exposed long-standing issues in the health care sector, including the vulnerability of the population to respiratory illnesses linked to high air pollution. The main medium-term challenges are linked to the shortages of skilled workers and prevalence of micro and smaller firms with low productivity and weak connections to local, national and international markets. Addressing such challenges is key for digital and green transitions and ensuring their inclusiveness.
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2021 Structural Reform Priorities
- Education and skills: Promote participation in lifelong learning
- Labour market: Increase the labour force participation rate of older workers and women
- Environmental policy: Reduce air pollution levels and carbon emissions
- Healthcare: Improve efficiency in health and long-term care
- Competition and regulation: Ease business regulations and improve bankruptcy proceedings