The largest city in Poland in terms of population was the capital, ******, in 2023, with more than **** million inhabitants. Kraków and Wrocław followed it.

This dataset is about cities in Poland. It has 426 rows. It features 3 columns: country, and population.

This statistic shows the biggest cities in Poland in 2023. In 2023, approximately 1.86 million people lived in Warsaw, making it the biggest city in Poland.

Poland PL: Population in Largest City data was reported at 1,758,551.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,749,352.000 Person for 2016. Poland PL: Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 1,618,666.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,758,551.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 1,119,181.000 Person in 1960. Poland PL: Population in Largest City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; ;

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Poland was reported at 8.2046 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population in largest city in Poland was reported at 1799451 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

In 2022, the population in Poland increased significantly after Ukrainian refugees arrived. As of April 1, Rzeszów had the highest population growth of 39 percent. Gdansk and Wroclaw followed with a 28 percent increase in population.

Poland PL: Urban Population data was reported at 22,825,379.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 22,849,639.000 Person for 2016. Poland PL: Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 22,852,551.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,842,562.000 Person in 1999 and a record low of 14,193,968.000 Person in 1960. Poland PL: Urban Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Sum;

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Poland town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Poland town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Poland town was 2,171, a 0.14% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Poland town population was 2,168, a decline of 1.09% compared to a population of 2,192 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Poland town decreased by 292. In this period, the peak population was 2,463 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Poland town is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Poland town population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Poland town Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Poland town by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Poland town across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Poland town across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Poland town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,824 (95.55% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Poland town
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Poland town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Poland town total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Poland town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

The population density in Poland was 121 people per km2 in 2023, with the highest population levels in Silesia and Malopolska provinces. The lowest population density was in Podlaskie and Warminsko-Mazurskie Voivodeships — 56 people per square kilometer.

Poland PL: Urban Population: % of Total Population data was reported at 60.105 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60.178 % for 2016. Poland PL: Urban Population: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 60.294 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.787 % in 2002 and a record low of 47.892 % in 1960. Poland PL: Urban Population: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.; ; United Nations Population Division. World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million in Poland was reported at 1799451 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Urban population (% of total population) in Poland was reported at 60.22 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

In 2023, the population of Poland was over **** million, the majority of who were living in the urban areas. The diagram shows that the number of people of post-working age is steadily increasing and the number of children aged zero to two is decreasing.

In 2023, women in Poland accounted for nearly **** percent of the total population, while men accounted for ** percent. The population in Poland in 2023 totaled **** million people. Population of Poland in different fields In 2023, the population of Poland was over **** million, the majority of who were living in urban areas. The diagram shows that the number of people of post-working age is steadily increasing and the number of children aged zero to two is decreasing. Moreover, the number of young people between ** and ** is steadily declining. In 2022, there were *** million young people, a decrease of nearly ***** million from 2002. On the other hand, most of Poland’s population lived in urban areas. Death rate in Poland The mortality rate in Poland in 2021 amounted to a record **** deaths per thousand population, marking an increase compared to the previous year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The death rate in the country was historically higher among the rural population. More than ** deaths per 1,000 population were recorded in cities of Poland in 2023. In the countryside, the mortality rate amounted to ** deaths per 1,000 people in the same year. In both types of areas, the death rates increased compared to the previous year. On the other hand, cardiovascular disease was the most common cause of death in 2022. Due to this disease, the death rate was *** people per 100,000 inhabitants, a decrease from the previous year.

Urban population growth (annual %) in Poland was reported at --0.22607 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Urban population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

In 2023, the share of urban population in Poland remained nearly unchanged at around 60.22 percent. However, 2023 marked the third consecutive increase of the share. A country's urbanization rate refers to the share of the total population living in an urban setting. International comparisons of urbanization rates may be inconsistent, due to discrepancies between definitions of what constitutes an urban center (based on population size, area, or space between dwellings, among others).Find more key insights for the share of urban population in countries like Liechtenstein and Czech Republic.

Poland PL: Urban Population Growth data was reported at -0.106 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.209 % for 2016. Poland PL: Urban Population Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.838 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.333 % in 1960 and a record low of -0.973 % in 2000. Poland PL: Urban Population Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Poland town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Poland town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Poland town was 2,179, a 0.77% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Poland town population was 2,196, a decline of 0.59% compared to a population of 2,209 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Poland town decreased by 284. In this period, the peak population was 2,463 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Poland town is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Poland town population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Poland town Population by Year. You can refer the same here