What's been the fastest growing economy in Europe since 1990?

Bernie, Mamdani, Progressives and many in Gen Z believe our nation should adopt some sort of socialist model. Several EU nations have experimented with this with pretty dismal results. Poland has moved in the opposite direction.

I fired up a chart (ClaudeAi) to illustrate.

Poland’s economic transformation began with the fall of communism in 1989, moving from a centrally planned system to a dynamic market economy. Structural reforms, privatization, and integration into global markets laid the foundation for sustained growth. From 1990 to 2024, the country’s nominal GDP grew by over 1290 percent, the fastest in the European Union 🌍📈🇵🇱

This growth dramatically raised GDP per capita and living standards. Higher incomes, better access to education and healthcare, and modernized infrastructure reshaped daily life, while EU funds and private investment strengthened industries and services.

By 2025, Poland became the 20th largest economy in the world, surpassing Switzerland in nominal GDP. Its rapid rise highlights the success of its post-communist transition and its position as one of Europe’s leading economic powers.