Gniezno Population 2026
Gniezno has a population of 70,269, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Greater Poland. Roughly 0.2% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,269
Rank in Poland
#69
Coordinates
52.53°N, 17.58°E
~120 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
235 km
146 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Greater Poland
Cities near Gniezno
FAQ
What is the population of Gniezno?
Gniezno has a population of 70,269 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Gniezno in?
Gniezno is located in Greater Poland, Poland.
Is Gniezno the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 235 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.