Gliwice Population 2026
Gliwice has a population of 198,835, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.5% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
198,835
Rank in Poland
#17
Coordinates
50.30°N, 18.68°E
~200 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
269 km
167 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 |
| Zabrze | 192,177 | #21 |
| Bytom | 189,186 | #22 |
| Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 | #24 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
| Rybnik | 142,510 | #28 |
Cities near Gliwice
- Zabrze192,177 people · ~8 km away
- Knurów39,744 people · ~9 km away
- Pyskowice19,018 people · ~12 km away
- Ruda Śląska146,189 people · ~13 km away
- Czerwionka-Leszczyny28,740 people · ~16 km away
- Świętochłowice55,600 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gliwice?
Gliwice has a population of 198,835 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Gliwice in?
Gliwice is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Gliwice the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 269 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.