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Warsaw, Poland

Capital city 路 Population 1.7M

Warsaw is the capital and the largest city in Poland with a population of approximately 1,702,139 people as of 2026. This makes it the 254th largest city in the world, accounting for 4.55% of Poland's total population of 37.4M. Warsaw is classified as a major city and operates in the Europe/Warsaw timezone.

Population

1,702,139

Global Rank

#254

Country Rank

#1

% of Poland

4.55%

Warsaw on the Map

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Poland at a Glance

Country Population

37,392,000

Capital

Warsaw

Region

Central Europe

Major Cities

47

GDP per Capita

$25,104

Life Expectancy

78.5 years

Urban Population

60.0%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Other Major Cities in Poland

Krak贸w
804K
Wroc艂aw
673K
艁贸d藕
646K
Pozna艅
536K
Gda艅sk
487K
Szczecin
396K
Lublin
336K
Bydgoszcz
330K
Bia艂ystok
296K
Katowice
287K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Warsaw with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Warsaw by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Wola140,9584 km
Mokot贸w217,6834 km
Praga Po艂udnie179,8365 km
Targ贸wek124,2797 km
Bemowo123,9328 km
Bielany131,9109 km
Ursyn贸w149,7759 km
Bia艂o艂eka129,10611 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Warsaw?

The population of Warsaw, Poland is approximately 1,702,139 people, making it the 254th largest city in the world and the 1st largest in Poland.

Is Warsaw the capital of Poland?

Yes, Warsaw is the capital of Poland.

What timezone is Warsaw in?

Warsaw is in the Europe/Warsaw timezone.