Elbląg Population 2026
Elbląg has a population of 127,558, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Warmia-Masuria. Roughly 0.3% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
127,558
Rank in Poland
#34
Coordinates
54.15°N, 19.41°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
239 km
148 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Warmia-Masuria
Cities near Elbląg
- Malbork36,709 people · ~28 km away
- Braniewo18,356 people · ~37 km away
- Tczew60,133 people · ~42 km away
- Pruszcz Gdański23,618 people · ~52 km away
- Gdańsk487,371 people · ~54 km away
- Ujeścisko-Łostowice29,845 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Elbląg?
Elbląg has a population of 127,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Elbląg in?
Elbląg is located in Warmia-Masuria, Poland.
Is Elbląg the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 239 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.