Poland’s economy posted a slight acceleration in the first quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth reaching 0.6% quarter‑on‑quarter, up from 0.5% in the previous quarter. The latest data, updated on 01 June 2026, indicate a modest strengthening in short‑term momentum.
In quarter‑on‑quarter terms, the “actual” 0.6% figure reflects the change in GDP in the current quarter compared with the immediately preceding quarter. The prior reading of 0.5% represented the change in GDP in that earlier quarter compared with the one before it. This incremental improvement suggests that, while growth remains measured, Poland continues to expand at a slightly faster pace than at the end of the previous quarter.