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This paper outlines the approach to competitiveness analysis of economy on the level of individual catching-up countries. Simultaneously, this approach is verified by application for 6 new EU member states. Nine macroeconomic and six commodity-structural, both qualitative-oriented indicators, create the relevant criteria set for competitiveness assessment. Analysis quantified considerable although differentiated competitiveness gaps in all selected countries. These gaps can serve a starting point for formulating strategic directions in catching-up process, also on the field of competitiveness of given economy.