Poles edge past the Japanese in income per person
GDP per person at purchasing-power parity, international $, 2000–2031. IMF estimates and projections from 2026.
Poland's lead in 2026 by IMF estimate: $60,051 per person (PPP) vs Japan's $59,712.
Poland stood at 44% of Japan's level in 2000 ($11,914 vs $26,780).
The IMF projects Poland at $76,239 in 2031, Japan at $70,427.
the numbers
| Year | Poland | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,914 | 26,780 |
| 2005 | 15,442 | 31,554 |
| 2010 | 21,340 | 34,724 |
| 2015 | 27,064 | 40,266 |
| 2020 | 36,657 | 43,703 |
| 2022 | 47,245 | 50,418 |
| 2024 | 52,405 | 54,677 |
| 2025 | 55,940 | 57,043 |
| 2026 | 60,051 | 59,712 |
| 2028 | 66,684 | 64,368 |
| 2031 | 76,239 | 70,427 |
source notes & method
Verified against the IMF DataMapper (WEO, PPPPC) on 3 Nov 2026: all plotted values for Poland and Japan match. 2026 is an IMF estimate for the current year; 2027–2031 are IMF staff projections. PPP current international dollars; not adjusted for inflation over time. 44% is derived (11,914 / 26,780 = 44.5%). The 2026 gap is small (0.6%) and could flip in later revisions.
Published 3 Nov 2026
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