Poland vs Ukraine
Every indicator for Poland and Ukraine side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Poland | Ukraine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 36,435,861 | 38,980,376 | −6.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,035 | 214 | +383.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 28,420 | 5,866 | +384.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 313,930 | 603,550 | −48.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 116 | 65 | +79.7% |
| Median age (years) | 42.1 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 88.6 | 82.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.0 | 9.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.8 | 12.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 60.1 | 69.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 38,001 | 64,705 | −41.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 4.15 | 34.48 | −88.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 8.47 | 54.01 | −84.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,043 | 1,660 | −37.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 189,000 | 298,000 | −36.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.2 | 7.6 | −32.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.04 | 1.43 | −27.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Poland relative to Ukraine; a positive value favors Poland. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Poland is 6.5% lower than Ukraine.
- On gdp (nominal), Poland is 383.6% higher than Ukraine.
- On gdp per capita, Poland is 384.5% higher than Ukraine.
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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