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In 2009 the middle class included 1.8 billion people, with Europe (664 million), Asia (525 million) North America (338 million) accounting for the highest number of people belonging to this group. Even in Africa, where middle class's growth has not been very robust, it has nonetheless been noticeable and contributed to increased domestic consumption in many countries.

WARSAW, Poland -- As the European Union fell into the global recession that began in 2008, only one nation in the region kept growing while its neighbors saw their economies fall. That title belongs to Poland, which made it through the period without experiencing a single year of falling gross domestic product.

A Portrait of the Affluent in Poland Joining the EU in 2004 provided a major boost to the Polish economy. Polish household incomes are on the rise and this has led to the growth of the middle-class. But who are these affluent Polish consumers?

Poland joined the European Union in 2004 and is currently preparing to adopt the euro. Poland at a glance Surface area: 312 690 km 2 Population: 38 130 302 (Eurostat 2009)Joined the European Union: 1 May 2004Currency: zloty (PLN) Euro information Status: Poland is not yet a member of the euro area.