Gdynia Population 2026
Gdynia has a population of 257,000, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Pomerania. Roughly 0.7% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 6.6× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
257,000
Rank in Poland
#12
Coordinates
54.52°N, 18.53°E
~14 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
303 km
188 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pomerania
Cities near Gdynia
FAQ
What is the population of Gdynia?
Gdynia has a population of 257,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Gdynia in?
Gdynia is located in Pomerania, Poland.
Is Gdynia the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 303 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.