Rybnik Population 2026
Rybnik has a population of 142,510, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.4% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,510
Rank in Poland
#28
Coordinates
50.10°N, 18.54°E
~233 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
293 km
182 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 |
| Gliwice | 198,835 | #17 |
| Zabrze | 192,177 | #21 |
| Bytom | 189,186 | #22 |
| Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 | #24 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
Cities near Rybnik
- Radlin17,479 people · ~7 km away
- Rydułtowy21,887 people · ~10 km away
- Czerwionka-Leszczyny28,740 people · ~11 km away
- Wodzisław Śląski49,521 people · ~12 km away
- Żory63,174 people · ~13 km away
- Knurów39,744 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rybnik?
Rybnik has a population of 142,510 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Rybnik in?
Rybnik is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Rybnik the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 293 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.