Czechia vs Poland
Every indicator for Czechia and Poland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Czechia | Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 10,886,878 | 36,435,861 | −70.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 391 | 1,035 | −62.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 35,917 | 28,420 | +26.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 78.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 78,871 | 313,930 | −74.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 138 | 116 | +18.9% |
| Median age (years) | 43.7 | 42.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 87.7 | 88.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.8 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.5 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 72.9 | 60.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 6,525 | 38,001 | −82.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.92 | 4.15 | −53.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.32 | 8.47 | −49.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 599 | 1,043 | −42.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 27,000 | 189,000 | −85.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 5.2 | −52.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.51 | 1.04 | −51.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Czechia relative to Poland; a positive value favors Czechia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Czechia is 70.1% lower than Poland.
- On gdp (nominal), Czechia is 62.2% lower than Poland.
- On gdp per capita, Czechia is 26.4% higher than Poland.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI