Historical chart and dataset showing Poland population density by year from 1961 to 2022.

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 density (people per sq. km of land area) in Poland was reported at 120 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Poland - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Poland population density for 2021 was 123.32, a 0.39% decline from 2020.

• Poland population density for 2020 was 123.80, a 0.18% decline from 2019.
• Poland population density for 2019 was 124.03, a 0% increase from 2018.
• Poland population density for 2018 was 124.03, a 0.01% increase from 2017.

Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.

Poland PL: Population Density: People per Square Km data was reported at 124.027 Person/sq km in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 124.008 Person/sq km for 2016. Poland PL: Population Density: People per Square Km data is updated yearly, averaging 123.940 Person/sq km from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 126.232 Person/sq km in 1998 and a record low of 97.829 Person/sq km in 1961. Poland PL: Population Density: People per Square Km 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 density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.; ; Food and Agriculture Organization and World Bank population estimates.; Weighted average;

Population density of Poland slipped by 0.43% from 120.8 people per sq. km in 2021 to 120.3 people per sq. km in 2022. Since the 0.01% improve in 2018, population density declined by 3.01% in 2022. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers.

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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Poland by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Poland. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Poland by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Poland. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Poland.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (37) | Female # 5-9 years (23). 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

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

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 is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Poland is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Poland for each age group.

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/.

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Density of physicians of Poland rose by 3.35% from 3.3 number per thousand population in 2020 to 3.4 number per thousand population in 2021. Since the 0.81% decline in 2018, density of physicians soared by 45.91% in 2021.

Density of nursing and midwifery personnel of Poland increased by 2.14% from 6.2 number per thousand population in 2020 to 6.3 number per thousand population in 2021. Since the 0.25% fall in 2018, density of nursing and midwifery personnel surged by 13.17% in 2021.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Poland 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. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Poland by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Poland.

Key observations

The largest age group in Poland, NY was for the group of age 25 to 29 years years with a population of 55 (11.78%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Poland, NY was the 85 years and over years with a population of 4 (0.86%). 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 is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Poland 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/.

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

This statistic displays the age distribution of Poland in 2015, with forecasts for 2025 and 2035. In 2015 there were over **** million people aged between 14 and 34, the largest age group of that year. By 2035 the largest age group is forecasted to be those aged over ** at **** million people.

Poland - Distribution of population by household types: Two adults younger than 65 years was 9.70% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Poland - Distribution of population by household types: Two adults younger than 65 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on June of 2025. Historically, Poland - Distribution of population by household types: Two adults younger than 65 years reached a record high of 10.70% in December of 2013 and a record low of 9.40% in December of 2009.

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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

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Constrained estimates, total number of people per grid-cell. The dataset is available to download in Geotiff format at a resolution of 3 arc (approximately 100m at the equator). The projection is Geographic Coordinate System, WGS84. The units are number of people per pixel. The mapping approach is Random Forest-based dasymetric redistribution.

More information can be found in the Release Statement

The difference between constrained and unconstrained is explained on this page: https://www.worldpop.org/methods/top_down_constrained_vs_unconstrained