Czechia Czechia vs Poland Poland development indicators, 2024

Indicator
Czechia
Czechia, Value
Poland
Poland, Value
Czechia
Czechia, Rank
Poland
Poland, Rank
Czechia Czechia as % of
Poland Poland
Current account balance (% of GDP) 1.75 0.196 43 52 896 %
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) 69.2 52.3 25 37 132 %
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP) 3.78 2.02 31 53 187 %
GDP per capita (current US$) 31,707 25,023 40 48 127 %
GDP per capita, PPP (current international US$) 56,806 50,378 33 42 113 %
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP) 62.7 48.3 31 58 130 %
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) 2.44 3.79 98 56 64.2 %
Net migration -86,169 -238,062 198 207 36.2 %
Population, total 10,882,164 36,554,707 86 42 29.8 %

Demography and Health

Czechia exhibits a higher birth rate (8.4 per 1,000 people) compared to Poland’s 7.4, ranking 53rd globally versus Poland’s 72nd. Additionally, the crude death rate in Czechia (10.4 per 1,000) is slightly lower than Poland's (11.1), placing it 45th against Poland’s 40th. Life expectancy at birth is also greater in Czechia at 79.9 years compared to Poland’s 78.5 years. In terms of child health, the under-5 mortality rate is significantly lower in Czechia (2.6 per 1,000 live births) compared to Poland (4.4), indicating better maternal and child health services. The prevalence of undernourishment is identical in both countries at 2.5%. Net migration is negative for both, with Czechia experiencing a smaller outflow of -86,169 compared to Poland's -238,062.

Economy

Czechia boasts a GDP per capita of $31,707, far exceeding Poland's $25,023, reflecting a 57th rank against Poland's 75th. In terms of purchasing power, Czechia also leads with a GDP per capita (PPP) of $56,806 compared to Poland's $50,378, ranking 46th and 64th, respectively. The exports of goods and services as a percentage of GDP is significantly higher in Czechia at 69.2%, compared to 52.3% in Poland. Conversely, both countries have similar import percentages, with Czechia at 62.7% and Poland at 48.3%. Inflation rates are lower in Czechia (2.4%) compared to Poland (3.8%), which bodes well for cost stability.

Trade and Investment

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows are more favorable in Czechia with 3.8% of GDP compared to Poland's 2%. Moreover, the current account balance is also healthier in Czechia at 1.8% of GDP in contrast to Poland’s 0.2%. Czechia’s logistics performance index scores 3, slightly lower than Poland’s 3.5, reflecting differences in trade-related infrastructure and efficiency. Research and development expenditure as a percentage of GDP stands at 2% for Czechia versus 1.5% for Poland, indicating a stronger commitment to innovation and technology in Czechia.

Governance and Institutions

In governance quality, Czechia outperforms Poland in key metrics. The Control of Corruption index scores 0.8 in Czechia versus 0.6 in Poland, highlighting a stronger anti-corruption environment. Government effectiveness is notably higher in Czechia at 1.1 compared to Poland’s 0.4. This trend continues with the Rule of Law, where Czechia scores 1.1 against Poland's 0.5. Political stability is also better in Czechia, scoring 1 compared to Poland's 0.6, reflecting a lower risk of political turmoil. The two nations have comparable unemployment rates, with Czechia marginally lower at 2.6% and Poland at 2.7%.

Infrastructure and Technology

Both countries show a high percentage of internet users, with Czechia at 86% and Poland slightly ahead at 86.4%. However, Czechia's logistics performance, while lower than Poland's, ranks relatively strong at 3.0, indicating a decent quality in trade and transport-related infrastructure.

Environment and Sustainability

Czechia is more efficient in its water stress management, with a freshwater withdrawal level of 20.5%, contrasting sharply with Poland’s 32.1%. Renewable energy use also slightly favors Czechia, where 17.2% of total energy consumption comes from renewable sources compared to Poland’s 15.2%. However, while total greenhouse gas emissions are slightly higher in Czechia at 10.5 tons per capita compared to Poland’s 9.9 tons, both countries must continue improving sustainability measures.