Poland Population
Europe & Central Asia · 46th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
36,265,121
The population of Poland is about 36,265,121 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 36.3 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.44% of the world's people.
Poland is the 46th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is shrinking, by about 0.35% a year. It peaked around 1998 at 38.7 million and is projected to fall to 31.4 million by 2050. Since 1960 (29.6 million) it has grown by 23%. Population density is 119 people per square kilometre. 60% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
36.3 million
Yearly change
−0.35%
World rank
46th
Share of world
0.44%
Density
119/km²
Land area
306,070 km²
Life expectancy
78.4 yrs
Births per woman
1.14
GDP per capita
$28,420
GDP
$1.04T
Population of Poland, 1960–2050
Poland population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 29,637,450 | — | 97 |
| 1970 | 32,664,300 | +0.36% | 107 |
| 1980 | 35,574,150 | +0.93% | 116 |
| 1990 | 38,110,782 | +0.39% | 125 |
| 2000 | 38,258,629 | −1.04% | 125 |
| 2010 | 38,042,794 | −0.29% | 124 |
| 2020 | 37,515,748 | −1.18% | 123 |
| 2024 | 36,559,233 | −0.35% | 119 |
| 2026proj. | 36,307,632 | −0.35% | 119 |
| 2030proj. | 35,689,172 | −0.48% | 117 |
| 2040proj. | 33,603,568 | −0.66% | 110 |
| 2050proj. | 31,440,980 | −0.69% | 103 |
Poland vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 4.9 times as many people as Poland. Bangladesh is 11.5 times more densely populated.
Poland population: questions and answers
What is the population of Poland in 2026?
About 36,307,632 (36.3 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Poland's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.35% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Poland?
About 119 people per km², with a land area of 306,070 km².
What will the population of Poland be in 2050?
About 31.4 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Poland?
Warsaw.
What is the life expectancy in Poland?
78.4 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.