Kielce Population 2026
Kielce has a population of 192,468, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Świętokrzyskie. Roughly 0.5% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 8.8× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
192,468
Rank in Poland
#20
Coordinates
50.87°N, 20.63°E
~267 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
153 km
95 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Świętokrzyskie
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski | 73,989 | #63 |
| Starachowice | 53,739 | #96 |
| Skarżysko-Kamienna | 49,410 | #102 |
| Sandomierz | 25,087 | #198 |
| Końskie | 20,756 | #244 |
| Busko-Zdrój | 17,095 | #299 |
| Jędrzejów | 16,792 | #303 |
| Staszów | 16,137 | #318 |
Cities near Kielce
- Skarżysko-Kamienna49,410 people · ~32 km away
- Jędrzejów16,792 people · ~34 km away
- Starachowice53,739 people · ~36 km away
- Końskie20,756 people · ~39 km away
- Busko-Zdrój17,095 people · ~45 km away
- Staszów16,137 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kielce?
Kielce has a population of 192,468 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Kielce in?
Kielce is located in Świętokrzyskie, Poland.
Is Kielce the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 153 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.