Kraków Population 2026
Kraków has a population of 816,614, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lesser Poland. Roughly 2.2% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 2.1× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
816,614
Rank in Poland
#2
Coordinates
50.06°N, 19.94°E
~219 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
252 km
156 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lesser Poland
Cities near Kraków
FAQ
What is the population of Kraków?
Kraków has a population of 816,614 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Kraków in?
Kraków is located in Lesser Poland, Poland.
Is Kraków the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 252 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.