Evo, mal statistike, na pamet:
Slovenia and Poland are both post-communist success stories, but they’ve taken different paths and have different scales. Here’s a comparison based on major economic and standard of living KPIs (as of recent data from 2023–2024):
1. GDP per capita (PPP)
Slovenia: ~$50,000
Poland: ~$45,000
Winner: Slovenia
Slovenia has consistently had a higher GDP per capita, reflecting a more affluent population on average.
2. Unemployment Rate
Slovenia: ~3.5%
Poland: ~5.0%
Winner: Slovenia
Both are low, but Slovenia has a tighter labor market.
3. Inflation Rate (2023)
Slovenia: ~4–5%
Poland: ~10–12% (recent spikes)
Winner: Slovenia
Poland faced much higher inflation due to energy prices, supply shocks, and policy choices.
4. Human Development Index (HDI)
Slovenia: 0.918 (Very High)
Poland: 0.880 (Very High)
Winner: Slovenia
Higher HDI reflects better health, education, and income overall.
5. Public Debt (% of GDP)
Slovenia: ~70–75%
Poland: ~50–55%
Winner: Poland (fiscally more conservative)
However, Slovenia’s higher debt is still manageable and not excessive by EU standards.
6. Wages and Cost of Living
Average Net Monthly Salary:
Slovenia: ~€1,400–1,500
Poland: ~€1,100–1,200
Cost of Living:
Slovenia: Higher
Poland: Lower
Draw
Higher wages in Slovenia, but also higher prices, especially for housing and services.
7. Inequality (Gini Index)
Slovenia: ~24 (one of the lowest in the world)
Poland: ~30
Winner: Slovenia
More equal income distribution.
Summary:
Final Thought:
Slovenia has a higher standard of living and more equal society, but Poland has a larger economy with more geopolitical influence and growth potential due to its size. Slovenia benefits from being small, stable, and deeply integrated into Western Europe.