The population of Poland was forecast to decrease over this period to approximately 29.5 million in 2100.

Poland PL: Population Projection: Mid Year data was reported at 32,738,308.000 Person in 2050. This records a decrease from the previous number of 32,981,966.000 Person for 2049. Poland PL: Population Projection: Mid Year data is updated yearly, averaging 36,438,155.000 Person from Jun 1950 (Median) to 2050, with 101 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38,668,755.000 Person in 1998 and a record low of 24,824,000.000 Person in 1950. Poland PL: Population Projection: Mid Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

The statistic shows the total population of Poland from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, the total population of Poland amounted to around 36.62 million inhabitants. Population and economy of Poland Poland is the sixth most populated country in the EU, and the ninth most populated one in Europe. After experiencing a minor decline in population from the mid to late 2000s, Poland’s populace has gradually risen annually. Based on current trends, it is estimated that Poland will suffer a population decrease of roughly 4 million in 2050, an estimate that is highly plausible due to the ongoing financial crisis in Europe. A reason for the country’s slow but certain growth in population could be its economic upturn that has seen momentous improvements over the past decade. Due to industrialization during Russian-ruled Congress Poland as well as the Great Depression, Poland suffered from high amounts of unemployment. However, demand for jobs dramatically increased during the mid 21st century, causing unemployment to plummet. Interestingly, Poland is one of the few countries that reported an unemployment rate which was lower than during the years prior to the global financial crisis. A further indication of economic upturn is evident in the country’s gross domestic product, which is primarily an indicator of economic strength and production in a country. Poland’s GDP trend coincides with its unemployment rate, having doubled in value and maintained a higher GDP compared to the years prior to the financial crisis of 2008.

Poland population growth rate for 2023 was -0.37%, a 2.11% increase from 2022.

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<li>Poland population growth rate for 2022 was <strong>-2.48%</strong>, a <strong>2.08% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Poland population growth rate for 2021 was <strong>-0.40%</strong>, a <strong>0.23% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Poland population growth rate for 2020 was <strong>-0.18%</strong>, a <strong>0.15% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

The total population in Poland was estimated at 36.6 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Poland Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Poland PL: Population Projection: Mid Year: Growth data was reported at -0.750 % in 2050. This records a decrease from the previous number of -0.740 % for 2049. Poland PL: Population Projection: Mid Year: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging -0.195 % from Jun 1989 (Median) to 2050, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.410 % in 1989 and a record low of -0.750 % in 2050. Poland PL: Population Projection: Mid Year: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

Population growth (annual %) in Poland was reported at --0.36566 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Rural population growth (annual %) in Poland was reported at --0.57658 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Rural population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Total current population for Poland in 2025 is 39,616,730, a 1.5% decline from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Poland in 2024 was <strong>40,221,726</strong>, a <strong>9.63% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Poland in 2023 was <strong>36,687,353</strong>, a <strong>0.36% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Poland in 2022 was <strong>36,821,749</strong>, a <strong>0.43% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

Poland GUS Projection: Population data was reported at 33,950,569.000 Person in 2050. This records a decrease from the previous number of 34,124,130.000 Person for 2049. Poland GUS Projection: Population data is updated yearly, averaging 36,917,987.000 Person from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2050, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38,461,752.000 Person in 2014 and a record low of 33,950,569.000 Person in 2050. Poland GUS Projection: Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.G004: Population: Projection: Central Statistical Office.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Poland 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 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 was 2,423, a 0.25% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Poland population was 2,429, a decline of 0.41% compared to a population of 2,439 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Poland decreased by 424. In this period, the peak population was 2,847 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 is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Poland 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.

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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/.

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

The annual population growth in Poland increased by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous year. In total, the population growth amounted to -0.37 percent in 2023. Nevertheless, the last two years recorded a significantly lower population growth than the preceding years.Annual population growth refers to the change in the population over time, and is affected by factors such as fertility, mortality, and migration.Find more key insights for the annual population growth in countries like Slovenia and Slovakia.

Population, total in Poland was reported at 36687353 in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Poland PL: Population: Growth data was reported at 0.015 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.043 % for 2016. Poland PL: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 0.363 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.336 % in 1960 and a record low of -1.044 % in 2000. Poland PL: 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. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

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 July of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Poland, OH population pyramid, which represents the Poland population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Poland, OH, is 27.8.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Poland, OH, is 40.2.
• Total dependency ratio for Poland, OH is 68.1.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Poland, OH is 2.5.

Content

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

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Poland population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Poland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Poland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Poland for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

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 Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Poland population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Poland.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Poland, OH Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

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/.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Poland was reported at 19.56 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Population, female in Poland was reported at 18908458 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Poland GUS Projection: Population: Rural data was reported at 15,124,953.000 Person in 2050. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15,161,179.000 Person for 2049. Poland GUS Projection: Population: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 15,445,895.000 Person from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2050, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,566,847.000 Person in 2030 and a record low of 15,124,953.000 Person in 2050. Poland GUS Projection: Population: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.G003: Population: Projection: Central Statistical Office.