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Ukraine vs Poland: economic convergence

If Ukraine grew 0.5% a year and Poland 4.0% a year, Ukraine would never catch up with Poland on GDP per capita (PPP).

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If Ukraine grew 0.5% a year and Poland 4.0% a year, Ukraine would never catch up with Poland on GDP per capita (PPP).

Latest data (2025)

CountryGDP per capita (PPP)
Ukraine$16,155
Poland$46,925

Ukraine is at 34% of Poland's level.

Scenario

Ukraine grows 0.5% a year (trailing 10-year average) and Poland grows 4.0% a year (trailing 10-year average). A scenario, not a forecast: the result follows only from the stated growth rates.

YearUkrainePoland
2026$16,236$48,802
2031$16,646$59,375
2036$17,066$72,238
2041$17,497$87,889
2046$17,939$106,930
2051$18,392$130,097
2056$18,856$158,283
2061$19,332$192,575
2066$19,821$234,297
2071$20,321$285,059
2076$20,834$346,817

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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Ukraine 0.5%, Poland 4.0%