Value and Structure of Foreign Direct Investments in Poland

Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays an important role in Poland’s economic development, supporting technology modernization, job creation and integration into global value chains. Since the political transformation, Poland has become one of the main recipients of FDI in Central and Eastern Europe, and this has significantly contributed to economic growth. The purpose of this study is to compare the value of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Poland according to the sectoral structure of investment and the regions and countries of origin of investment capital. To achieve this purpose, data on the value and structure of FDI in Poland and the prospects for further inflows of investment capital were analyzed. The scope of the study covers the years 2004–2023. The basis of the analysis was data from the UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) database and the National Bank of Poland, thematic reports and literature on the subject. A comparative method was used, supported by tabular and graphical presentation of results.