On 26 February 2026, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Poland had surpassed Spain in gross domestic product per capita calculated at purchasing power parity. He delivered the statement during a speech on the country’s economic situation. According to the data presented, Poland’s GDP per capita at PPP reached a higher level than the corresponding indicator for Spain.
Purchasing power parity accounts for differences in price levels between countries. The Prime Minister stated that the figures were based on international statistical compilations. No detailed numerical values were provided during the speech. The comparison referred to the indicator in real terms rather than nominal terms.