Bytom Population 2026
Bytom has a population of 189,186, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.5% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 9.0× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
189,186
Rank in Poland
#22
Coordinates
50.35°N, 18.93°E
~285 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
254 km
158 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 |
| Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 | #24 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
| Rybnik | 142,510 | #28 |
Cities near Bytom
- Piekary Śląskie59,757 people · ~4 km away
- Chorzów113,430 people · ~6 km away
- Świętochłowice55,600 people · ~6 km away
- Radzionków17,167 people · ~6 km away
- Siemianowice Śląskie73,121 people · ~7 km away
- Zabrze192,177 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bytom?
Bytom has a population of 189,186 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Bytom in?
Bytom is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Bytom the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 254 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.