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BulgariavsPoland

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Poland is higher

Poland records 36,559,233, about 5.68× the other value.

Surface area

Poland is higher

Poland records 313,930 km², about 2.83× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Poland is higher

Poland records $917.77 billion, about 8.10× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇬 Bulgaria6,441,421
🇵🇱 Poland36,559,233

Poland’s population is 468% larger than that of Bulgaria, a difference of 30,117,812.

Surface area

🇧🇬 Bulgaria110,997 km²
🇵🇱 Poland313,930 km²

Poland’s surface area is 183% larger than that of Bulgaria, a difference of 202,933 km².

Population density

🇧🇬 Bulgaria58 /km²
🇵🇱 Poland116 /km²

Poland’s population density is 101% higher than that of Bulgaria, a difference of 58.4 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇬 Bulgaria$113.34 billion · 2024
🇵🇱 Poland$917.77 billion · 2024

Poland’s nominal GDP is 710% larger than that of Bulgaria, a difference of $804.42 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇬 Bulgaria$17,596 · 2024
🇵🇱 Poland$25,104 · 2024

Poland’s GDP per capita is 43% higher than that of Bulgaria, a difference of $7,508.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Sofia

Warsaw

Population

6,441,421

36,559,233

Surface area

110,997 km²

313,930 km²

Population density

58 /km²

116 /km²

Nominal GDP

$113.34 billion · 2024

$917.77 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$17,596 · 2024

$25,104 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Bulgarian lev · BGN · Лв.

Polish złoty · PLN · zł

Nationality

Bulgarian

Polish

Phone code

+359

+48

Internet domain

.bg

.pl

ISO codes

BG / BGR

PL / POL

Time zone

Europe/Sofia

Europe/Warsaw

Native name

България

Polska

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About Bulgaria

Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Bulgaria is a land of soaring mountains, sun‑kissed Black Sea beaches, and ancient towns that whisper tales of empires and endurance.

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About Poland

Poland, located in Central Europe, is a captivating country known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes. Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes', it offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and rural charm.

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Bulgaria & Poland: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bulgaria?

The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia.

What is the population of Bulgaria?

Bulgaria has a recorded population of approximately 6,441,421 people.

How big is Bulgaria?

Bulgaria covers an area of about 110,997 km².

What is the population density of Bulgaria?

Bulgaria has a population density of roughly 58 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Bulgaria?

Bulgaria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $113.34 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Bulgaria?

Bulgaria has a GDP per capita of approximately $17,596.

What currency is used in Bulgaria?

Bulgaria uses the Bulgarian lev (BGN), with the symbol Лв..

Where is Bulgaria located?

Bulgaria is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Bulgaria?

The native name of Bulgaria is България.

What are people from Bulgaria called?

People from Bulgaria are referred to as Bulgarian.

What is the phone calling code for Bulgaria?

The international dialing code for Bulgaria is +359.

What is the internet domain for Bulgaria?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bulgaria is .bg.

What time zone is Bulgaria in?

Bulgaria uses the Europe/Sofia time zone.

What is Bulgaria known for?

Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Bulgaria is a land of soaring mountains, sun‑kissed Black Sea beaches, and ancient towns that whisper tales of empires and endurance.

What is the capital of Poland?

The capital of Poland is Warsaw.

What is the population of Poland?

Poland has a recorded population of approximately 36,559,233 people.

How big is Poland?

Poland covers an area of about 313,930 km².

What is the population density of Poland?

Poland has a population density of roughly 116 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Poland?

Poland has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $917.77 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Poland?

Poland has a GDP per capita of approximately $25,104.

What currency is used in Poland?

Poland uses the Polish złoty (PLN), with the symbol zł.

Where is Poland located?

Poland is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Poland?

The native name of Poland is Polska.

What are people from Poland called?

People from Poland are referred to as Polish.

What is the phone calling code for Poland?

The international dialing code for Poland is +48.

What is the internet domain for Poland?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Poland is .pl.

What time zone is Poland in?

Poland uses the Europe/Warsaw time zone.

What is Poland known for?

Poland, located in Central Europe, is a captivating country known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes. Known as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes', it offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and rural charm.