World Bank says AI could boost Poland’s GDP by up to 12% by 2035

The World Bank Group says AI could increase Poland’s real GDP by between 1.3% and 12.1% by 2035, depending on the pace of business adoption, workforce adaptation and supportive public policies.

In its report, ‘Navigating the Age of AI: Implications for Poland’s Economy‘, the World Bank Group said AI-driven productivity gains could begin emerging within three years. However, with only 8% of Polish firms currently using AI, the report identifies substantial scope for further adoption and productivity gains.

The report suggests that AI‘s most significant impact is likely to be on how work is organised and performed rather than on the overall composition of the economy. The business services sector is expected to be among the first to experience significant change as routine and repetitive tasks become increasingly automated.

The report argues that capturing AI’s benefits will require sustained investment in digital infrastructure, skills development and innovation, alongside labour-market measures designed to support workforce transition and adaptation. The report was developed in collaboration with the Government of Poland, academia, think tanks and international partners in Warsaw.

Why does it matter?

The report highlights the growing importance of AI as a driver of productivity and economic growth. For countries such as Poland, the potential gains from AI will depend not only on technological adoption but also on the ability of businesses, workers and institutions to adapt to changing economic conditions.

The findings also reinforce a broader policy lesson emerging globally: AI’s economic impact is likely to be shaped as much by investments in skills, infrastructure and labour-market resilience as by the technology itself. Countries that successfully combine innovation with workforce development may be better positioned to capture productivity gains while limiting disruption and inequality during the transition.

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