What does EDP mean?
Consolidated general government debt according to European statistical rules. Municipal debt must not be added to EDP again.
PROJECT AND SOURCES
About the projectand data sources.
One place where we explain why Polska na Raty exists, where the figures come from and how to read them fairly.
Why was Polska na Raty created?
This project helps citizens understand national and local finances without searching through hundreds of pages of official reports.
How do we approach the figures?
We collect figures from official sources, explain what they mean and show the reporting period. If a number cannot be reliably verified, we clearly mark the data as unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
What is public debt?
These are liabilities of the general government sector. EDP debt already includes local governments, so their debt must not be added again.
Do I personally owe the per-resident amount?
No. It is a statistical average, not a personal liability.
Why do local governments borrow?
Borrowing may finance investment or cover a funding gap. Debt alone does not tell us whether finances are managed well.
What does a budget surplus mean?
Revenue exceeded expenditure during that period. It does not mean debt was automatically repaid.
Is the data up to date?
Each figure has a reference period. Official data is published with a delay, and the website publication date is not the measurement date.
How does a forecast differ from an actual result?
Actual results describe a past period. WPF contains financial plans, while GUS provides population scenarios; future values may change.
Data sources
For each dataset, you can check its source and reporting period. We publish only information whose origin we have verified.
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Why do dates differ?
Debt may be reported quarterly, GDP annually, and population on another date. We show actual reference dates rather than suggesting all figures share one date.
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