Poland and Romania outperform the region, with Poland reaching 32% above 2015 levels and Romania 37%, although Romania’s progress is more volatile. According to analysis by GKI Gazdaságkutató Zrt (GKI Economic Research Co.), longer‑term figures confirm the divergence.
Since 2020, Hungary has shown no meaningful productivity growth, while Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria have expanded at a much faster pace.
Economists warn that wage growth has outpaced productivity, fueling inflation risks, and argue that government‑driven job creation often supports low‑productivity positions.
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