Poland is a high-income economy. It is one of the fastest growing economies in the European Union. It has a flexible currency, strong domestic market and low private debt. The Polish banking sector is one of the largest in the world.

Here is a brief overview of the top billionaires of Poland, ranked according to their Forbes net worth.

5) Dariusz Milek –  Net Worth: $947 Million

This former billionaire is the chairman of Poland’s largest retail company, CCC. He is founder of trading company Milek and joined CCC in 1999. His other investments include real estate; shopping centers across Poland and a palace in Chrostnik.

4) Leszek Czarnecki – Net Worth: 1.8 Billion

This 52-year-old self-made billionaire’s banking empire continues to expand. Stock price of his Getin Holding increased by around 60 percent during the past year. Leszek Czarnecki made his first fortune creating Poland’s largest leasing company, listing it on the London Stock Exchange in 2000 before selling out the French bank Credit Agricole for $280 million a year later.

3) Michal Solowow – Net Worth: $1.9 Billion

This 52-year-old self-made billionaire bought the shares of flooring company Barlinek he did not own, and then delisted the company to develop under his exclusive control.