The World Bank has published a report on the economic implications of artificial intelligence for Poland, concluding that AI could increase the country's real GDP by between 1.3% and 12.1% by 2035 and begin delivering productivity gains within three years. The report stresses that the outcome will depend on how quickly firms invest, how rapidly workers adapt and whether policy settings support the transition, rather than on access to the technology alone. The analysis, based on the first country-level use of the World Bank's MANAGE-AI model, points to financing for AI investment, an innovation-friendly business environment and labor markets that help workers move into new roles as the main conditions for stronger gains. With only 8% of Polish firms currently using AI, the report sees scope for wider adoption, but says productivity gains will hinge on effective use, stronger managerial capabilities and a clear, predictable regulatory environment. It identifies the business services sector as among the earliest exposed to automation of routine tasks, while arguing that AI is more likely to reshape how work is organized than fundamentally alter Poland's economic structure. Reskilling, active labor market policies and targeted support across skill, age and gender groups are presented as important to spread the benefits, since gains are expected to accrue disproportionately to capital unless labor market, education, social protection and fiscal policies help translate them into higher living standards and better jobs.
World Bank2026-06-22
World Bank report says AI could raise Poland's real GDP by 1.3% to 12.1% by 2035
The World Bank said in a new report that AI could raise Poland's real GDP by 1.3% to 12.1% by 2035, with productivity gains starting within three years. It said the scale of the benefit will depend on investment, worker adaptation and supportive policies, with wider AI adoption, stronger managerial capacity and reskilling measures all critical to the outcome.