• Powering the Economy

The Economic Impact of the Data Center Sector in Poland

Official PLDCA & PwC Report | Premiere: June 18, 2026

The first comprehensive study assessing the impact of the Data Center sector on the Polish economy – a structured, evidence-based analysis of its role within the national economic ecosystem.

• About the report

The report “Powering the Economy: The Economic Impact of Data Centers in Poland” is the first exhaustive study of its kind, aimed at measuring the actual economic footprint of the data center sector in Poland.

In an era of rapid digital transformation, data centers are no longer merely technological back-office facilities – they have become a strategic foundation for investment and the long-term economic development of the country.

In collaboration with PwC experts, we analyzed not only the direct operations of data center operators but also the broader indirect and induced effects across the entire value chain that shape the economy and the labor market.

• Methodology

The research is based on rigorous analytics, the latest data, and in-depth interviews with industry representatives.

The sector's economic impact was measured across three key dimensions:

Gross Value Added (GVA)

The actual contribution of the data center sector to Poland's GDP

Labor Market

The volume of employment generated, both directly and through subcontractors

Public Finances

Tax contributions and revenues supplying the state budget

The document provides a structured analysis of the Polish data center market, combining an assessment of the current state with a precise quantification of the economic impact and development prospects for the coming years.

The content is divided into four main research areas:

The document provides a structured analysis of the Polish data center market, combining an assessment of the current state with a precise quantification of the economic impact and development prospects for the coming years.

The content is divided into four main research areas:

The Landscape of the Polish Data Center Sector

The evolution of the domestic market from an emerging phase to the role of a strategic stimulator of economic processes. This section defines the conceptual framework of data center infrastructure and provides a detailed inventory of the current state and structure of the Polish market.

Economic Value Creation and Impact Quantification

The analytical core of the study, extending beyond strictly technological parameters. Based on a transparent research methodology, the report presents hard data regarding the sector's contribution to the GDP, employment generation, and public finance revenues. A significant element here is also the assessment of multiplier effects within macroeconomic supply chains.

Investment Environment, Regulations, and Sustainability

A substantive assessment of the business environment in which data centers operate and develop. The chapter analyzes the legal framework, infrastructure availability (including energy), and key ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors that directly shape the growth dynamics of the entire industry.

Perspectives, Trends, and Challenges for the Next Decade

Identification of phenomena transforming the data center sector. The document diagnoses key directions of technological change and market challenges, forecasting their impact on the industry's operations over the upcoming decade.

• Impact Report Premiere

Attend the official report premiere

Raffles Hotel, WarsawJune 18, 202609:30 – 14:00

During the meeting, organized in collaboration with PwC Poland, we will present the full research results and detailed macroeconomic indicators. The presentation will be complemented by a panel debate featuring market experts and leaders, focusing on the key findings of the study and their direct implications for the Polish economy and investment environment.

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