Poland’s current account sharply improved at the start of 2026, shifting from a significant deficit to a solid surplus, according to the latest data released on 16 March 2026. The balance moved from -1,698 million euros in December 2025 to 1,153 million euros in January 2026.
The reversal marks a notable change in the country’s external position over a single month, signaling stronger net inflows of goods, services, income, and transfers compared with the end of last year. While the detailed drivers behind the turnaround were not disclosed in the release, the move into surplus in January suggests an improved balance between Poland’s receipts from abroad and its payments to the rest of the world.
Analysts and market participants are likely to watch upcoming data closely to determine whether January’s surplus represents the start of a more sustained trend in Poland’s external accounts or a one-off correction following December’s deficit.
