The country outpaced 57 analyzed economies, achieving the highest results across all four key pillars: Economy, Society, Education, and Sustainability. Poland ranked in the middle of the list, maintaining a stable position among countries with balanced development potential and growing social competitiveness.
Multidimensional competitiveness
The report is based on 28 performance indicators and classifies countries into five groups (A–E). The results confirm that competitiveness is a multidimensional phenomenon that depends on how effectively countries are able to use their human, institutional, and natural capital to generate lasting, sustainable, and broadly shared prosperity.
Poland: a stable position and potential for further growth
Poland maintains a stable place among economies with a medium level of competitiveness, with strong results in the areas of economy and education. It stands out for its high growth rate and increasing social resilience.
At the same time, the report highlights the need for further development in institutional efficiency and sustainability. Investments in education, human capital development, and the energy transition provide a solid foundation for strengthening Poland’s position in the years to come.
Global trends
This year’s edition of the report confirms that smaller and well-managed economies maintain an advantage thanks to agility, coherent strategies, and high-quality institutions. The world’s largest countries — such as the United States, China, and India — face more complex structural challenges that limit their effectiveness.
The data shows that only 1% of the global population lives in countries belonging to the highest competitiveness category, while as much as 80% lives in countries with the lowest results. These figures confirm the growing developmental disparities and the need to build global economic balance.
Education, innovation and institutional stability as the foundation of competitiveness
The report highlights strong interdependencies between competitiveness, innovation, and the quality of public institutions. Countries that consistently invest in modern technologies, education, and a stable regulatory environment achieve better long-term results.
In Poland’s case, further development of digital and technological competencies, strengthening of the research and innovation sector, and reinforcing social cohesion are of key importance.
A changing competitiveness landscape
The global competitiveness landscape is evolving toward greater multipolarity. Smaller, more agile economies are gaining an advantage, while some large markets are losing growth momentum. Europe remains a region of diverse potential — from innovative northern economies to developing countries in Central Europe. Asia continues its expansion, and North America is characterized by significant performance volatility.
About the report
The Eight Competitiveness Report 2025 is a comprehensive analysis of 58 global economies, assessing their performance across four areas: economy, society, education, and sustainability. The report’s methodology is based on 28 indicators and multi-stage validation tests, ensuring high reliability and comparability of results across countries.
Discover detailed data, insights for all 58 countries — including Poland — and the key trends shaping the future of global competitiveness.
