Bielsko-Biala Population 2026
Bielsko-Biala has a population of 176,515, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.5% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
176,515
Rank in Poland
#24
Coordinates
49.82°N, 19.05°E
~330 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
301 km
187 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Katowice | 286,960 | #11 |
| Częstochowa | 248,125 | #13 |
| Sosnowiec | 227,295 | #14 |
| Gliwice | 198,835 | #17 |
| Zabrze | 192,177 | #21 |
| Bytom | 189,186 | #22 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
| Rybnik | 142,510 | #28 |
Cities near Bielsko-Biala
FAQ
What is the population of Bielsko-Biala?
Bielsko-Biala has a population of 176,515 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Bielsko-Biala in?
Bielsko-Biala is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Bielsko-Biala the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 301 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.