Oświęcim Population 2026
Oświęcim has a population of 34,170, making it the #150 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lesser Poland. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,170
Rank in Poland
#150
Coordinates
50.03°N, 19.21°E
~232 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
275 km
171 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lesser Poland
Cities near Oświęcim
FAQ
What is the population of Oświęcim?
Oświęcim has a population of 34,170 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #150 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Oświęcim in?
Oświęcim is located in Lesser Poland, Poland.
Is Oświęcim the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 275 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.