The largest city in Poland in terms of population was the capital, ******, in 2024, with more than **** million inhabitants. Kraków and Wrocław followed it.

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.; ;

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

Actual value and historical data chart for Poland Population In The Largest City Percent Of Urban Population

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

Poland PL: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data was reported at 7.704 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.656 % for 2016. Poland PL: Population in Largest City: as % of Urban Population data is updated yearly, averaging 7.389 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.885 % in 1960 and a record low of 6.959 % in 1995. Poland PL: Population in Largest City: as % of 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. Population in largest city is the percentage of a country's urban population living in that country's largest metropolitan area.; ; United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.; Weighted average;

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;

The share of urban population in Poland was 60.22 percent in 2023. Between 1960 and 2023, the share rose by 12.33 percentage points, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

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;

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

Actual value and historical data chart for Poland Urban Population Percent Of Total

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;

The population density in Poland was *** people per km2 in 2024, with the highest population levels in Silesia and Malopolska provinces. The lowest population density was in Podlaskie and Warminsko-Mazurskie Voivodeships—** people per square kilometer.

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 5,956, a 0.13% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Poland town population was 5,948, an increase of 0.56% compared to a population of 5,915 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Poland town increased by 1,090. In this period, the peak population was 5,956 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. 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

As of April 1, 2022, the most significant number of Ukrainians was recorded in Rzeszów — about ** percent. The largest city in Poland, Warsaw, had ** percent of Ukrainians, as did Szczecin.

Historical dataset showing Poland urban population by year from 1960 to 2023.

Poland Population: Urban: Female data was reported at 12,148,520.000 Person in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12,155,169.000 Person for Dec 2017. Poland Population: Urban: Female data is updated semiannually, averaging 12,151,844.500 Person from Dec 1946 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 88 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,409,747.000 Person in Dec 1999 and a record low of 4,417,000.000 Person in Dec 1946. Poland Population: Urban: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.G002: Population: Urban.

Actual value and historical data chart for Poland Urban Population Growth Annual Percent

This bar chart displays male population (people) by capital city using the aggregation sum in Poland. The data is filtered where the date is 2023. The data is about countries per year.

Actual value and historical data chart for Poland Population In Urban Agglomerations Of More Than 1 Million