Gdańsk Population 2026
Gdańsk has a population of 487,371, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Pomerania. Roughly 1.3% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 3.5× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
487,371
Rank in Poland
#6
Coordinates
54.35°N, 18.65°E
~8 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
283 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pomerania
Cities near Gdańsk
- Ujeścisko-Łostowice29,845 people · ~4 km away
- Przymorze Wielkie24,368 people · ~7 km away
- Pruszcz Gdański23,618 people · ~10 km away
- Sopot35,049 people · ~12 km away
- Osowa16,021 people · ~15 km away
- Gdynia257,000 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gdańsk?
Gdańsk has a population of 487,371 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Gdańsk in?
Gdańsk is located in Pomerania, Poland.
Is Gdańsk the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 283 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.