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PolandvsUkraine

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

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records 37,860,221, about 1.04× the other value.

Surface area

Ukraine is higher

Ukraine records 603,550 km², about 1.92× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Poland is higher

Poland records $917.77 billion, about 4.81× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇵🇱 Poland36,559,233
🇺🇦 Ukraine37,860,221

Ukraine’s population is 3.6% larger than that of Poland, a difference of 1,300,988.

Surface area

🇵🇱 Poland313,930 km²
🇺🇦 Ukraine603,550 km²

Ukraine’s surface area is 92% larger than that of Poland, a difference of 289,620 km².

Population density

🇵🇱 Poland116 /km²
🇺🇦 Ukraine62.7 /km²

Poland’s population density is 86% higher than that of Ukraine, a difference of 53.7 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇵🇱 Poland$917.77 billion · 2024
🇺🇦 Ukraine$190.74 billion · 2024

Poland’s nominal GDP is 381% larger than that of Ukraine, a difference of $727.03 billion.

GDP per capita

🇵🇱 Poland$25,104 · 2024
🇺🇦 Ukraine$5,389 · 2024

Poland’s GDP per capita is 366% higher than that of Ukraine, a difference of $19,714.

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

Warsaw

Kyiv

Population

36,559,233

37,860,221

Surface area

313,930 km²

603,550 km²

Population density

116 /km²

62.7 /km²

Nominal GDP

$917.77 billion · 2024

$190.74 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$25,104 · 2024

$5,389 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe

Currency

Polish złoty · PLN · zł

Ukrainian hryvnia · UAH · ₴

Nationality

Polish

Ukrainian

Phone code

+48

+380

Internet domain

.pl

.ua

ISO codes

PL / POL

UA / UKR

Time zone

Europe/Warsaw

Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol (+2 more)

Native name

Polska

Україна

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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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About Ukraine

Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.

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Poland & Ukraine: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.

What is the population of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a recorded population of approximately 37,860,221 people.

How big is Ukraine?

Ukraine covers an area of about 603,550 km².

What is the population density of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a population density of roughly 62.7 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $190.74 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Ukraine?

Ukraine has a GDP per capita of approximately $5,389.

What currency is used in Ukraine?

Ukraine uses the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH), with the symbol ₴.

Where is Ukraine located?

Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Ukraine?

The native name of Ukraine is Україна.

What are people from Ukraine called?

People from Ukraine are referred to as Ukrainian.

What is the phone calling code for Ukraine?

The international dialing code for Ukraine is +380.

What is the internet domain for Ukraine?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ukraine is .ua.

What time zone is Ukraine in?

Ukraine spans 4 time zones including Europe/Kiev, Europe/Simferopol, Europe/Uzhgorod and 1 more.

What is Ukraine known for?

Ukraine is the largest country wholly within Europe, a nation of fertile plains and deep cultural heritage in Eastern Europe. Long known as the breadbasket of Europe for its rich black soil, it has a proud history and a strong sense of national identity. Its capital, Kyiv, is one of the oldest and most historic cities of Eastern Europe.