Rank #152 by World Population
🇵🇱Poland
Poland has a population of 36,687,353, ranking #152 in the world. The capital is Warsaw. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: High income
36,687,353
Population
#152
World Rank
78.3
Life Expectancy
$22,145
GDP Per Capita
Poland, #152 by world population
Poland Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Poland had a population of 29,637,450 in 1960 and 36,559,233 in 2024, a 23.4% growth over 64 years. The peak was 38,663,481 in 1998. Average annual growth rate: 0.33%.
36,559,233
Population (2024)
29,637,450
Population (1960)
38,663,481
Peak (1998)
0.33%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 29,637,450 |
| 1961 | 29,964,000 |
| 1962 | 30,308,500 |
| 1963 | 30,712,000 |
| 1964 | 31,139,450 |
| 1965 | 31,444,950 |
| 1966 | 31,681,000 |
| 1967 | 31,987,155 |
| 1968 | 32,294,655 |
| 1969 | 32,548,300 |
| 1970 | 32,664,300 |
| 1971 | 32,783,500 |
| 1972 | 33,055,650 |
| 1973 | 33,357,200 |
| 1974 | 33,678,899 |
| 1975 | 34,015,199 |
| 1976 | 34,356,300 |
| 1977 | 34,689,050 |
| 1978 | 34,965,600 |
| 1979 | 35,247,217 |
| 1980 | 35,574,150 |
| 1981 | 35,898,587 |
| 1982 | 36,230,481 |
| 1983 | 36,571,808 |
| 1984 | 36,904,134 |
| 1985 | 37,201,885 |
| 1986 | 37,456,119 |
| 1987 | 37,668,045 |
| 1988 | 37,824,487 |
| 1989 | 37,961,529 |
| 1990 | 38,110,782 |
| 1991 | 38,246,193 |
| 1992 | 38,363,667 |
| 1993 | 38,461,408 |
| 1994 | 38,542,652 |
| 1995 | 38,594,998 |
| 1996 | 38,624,370 |
| 1997 | 38,649,660 |
| 1998 | 38,663,481 |
| 1999 | 38,660,271 |
| 2000 | 38,258,629 |
| 2001 | 38,248,076 |
| 2002 | 38,230,364 |
| 2003 | 38,204,570 |
| 2004 | 38,182,222 |
| 2005 | 38,165,445 |
| 2006 | 38,141,267 |
| 2007 | 38,120,560 |
| 2008 | 38,125,759 |
| 2009 | 38,151,603 |
| 2010 | 38,042,794 |
| 2011 | 38,063,255 |
| 2012 | 38,063,164 |
| 2013 | 38,040,196 |
| 2014 | 38,011,735 |
| 2015 | 37,986,412 |
| 2016 | 37,970,087 |
| 2017 | 37,974,826 |
| 2018 | 37,974,750 |
| 2019 | 37,965,475 |
| 2020 | 37,515,748 |
| 2021 | 36,981,559 |
| 2022 | 36,821,749 |
| 2023 | 36,687,353 |
| 2024 | 36,559,233 |
Demographics
| Population | 36,687,353 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.37% |
| Urban Population | 59.9% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.20 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 78.3 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 3.7 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$22,145
GDP Per Capita
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
28.5
Gini Index (inequality)
110.0%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
7.1%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
4.03
Physicians per 1,000
3.7
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
86.9%
Internet Users
133
Mobile Subs per 100
119.8
People per km2
-7,824
Net Migration
Environment
31.1%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
Poland in global context
Poland is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Poland has a population of 36,687,353, ranking #152 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.37%.
Life expectancy in Poland is 78.3 years. The infant mortality rate is 3.7 per 1,000 live births.
Poland's GDP per capita is $22,145. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
59.9% of Poland's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 119.8 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Poland is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.