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 **** 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.; ;

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.

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.

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.

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 July of 2025.

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;

The largest city in Poland in terms of area was Gdańsk, in 2023, with *** square kilometers. Followed by the capital, Warsaw and Gdynia.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Warsaw, Poland metro area from 1950 to 2025.

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

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.

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

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Warsaw, Poland metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Cracow, Poland metro area from 1950 to 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Poland town population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Poland town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Poland town by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Poland town.

Key observations

The largest age group in Poland Town, New York was for the group of age 40 to 44 years years with a population of 173 (8.85%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Poland Town, New York was the 85 years and over years with a population of 33 (1.69%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

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 in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Poland town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Poland town total 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 Age. You can refer the same here

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

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.

In the observed period, the number of cities in Poland increased by 16 percent, reaching 1,020 in 2024. The most significant number of occurred in Wielkopolskie Province.