The emerging economies of the European Union — Romania, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Croatia — share a common post-communist heritage but have diverged significantly in their economic performance. Poland is now the region's largest economy, while Romania and Bulgaria still have the lowest GDP per capita in the EU. This snapshot covers growth, inflation, unemployment, and trade openness.
Key Data Points
Romania, Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Croatia -- GDP per capita ($), GDP growth (%), CPI change (%), Unemployment (%), Exports (% GDP)
Romania
$22,436.01
Poland
$28,484.67
Hungary
$25,916.33
Bulgaria
$20,425.72
Croatia
$26,957.85
Romania
1 % annual
Poland
3.2 % annual
Hungary
0.6 % annual
Bulgaria
3 % annual
Croatia
3.1 % annual
Romania
7.3 % annual
Poland
3.8 % annual
Hungary
4.5 % annual
Bulgaria
3.6 % annual
Croatia
4.4 % annual
Romania
5.9%
Poland
2.9%
Hungary
4.3%
Bulgaria
3.5%
Croatia
5%
Romania
77.2%
Poland
100.4%
Hungary
146.5%
Bulgaria
110.2%
Croatia
104.9%