United States vs Poland
Every indicator for United States and Poland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United States | Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 341,784,857 | 36,435,861 | +838.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 30,770 | 1,035 | +2,872.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 90,027 | 28,420 | +216.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 78.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,831,510 | 313,930 | +3,031.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 35 | 116 | −70.0% |
| Median age (years) | 38.3 | 42.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.7 | 88.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.2 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.2 | 60.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 997,309 | 38,001 | +2,524.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.42 | 4.15 | −17.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 9.11 | 8.47 | +7.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 2,918 | 1,043 | +179.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 1,395,000 | 189,000 | +638.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.1 | 5.2 | −21.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.84 | 1.04 | −19.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United States relative to Poland; a positive value favors United States. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
United States is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Poland leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in area, about 31 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 9,831,510 against Poland's 313,930 — roughly 31 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 30,770 against Poland's 1,035 — roughly 30 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 997,309 against Poland's 38,001 — roughly 26 times as much.
- United States's population (2025) (341,784,857) is about 9.4 times Poland's (36,435,861).
- United States's armed forces personnel (2020) (1,395,000) is about 7.4 times Poland's (189,000).
Frequently asked questions
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