Rzeszów Population 2026
Rzeszów has a population of 198,317, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Subcarpathia. Roughly 0.5% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
198,317
Rank in Poland
#18
Coordinates
50.04°N, 22.00°E
~209 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
253 km
157 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Subcarpathia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Przemyśl | 67,013 | #73 |
| Stalowa Wola | 66,495 | #74 |
| Mielec | 59,509 | #87 |
| Tarnobrzeg | 50,459 | #99 |
| Krosno | 47,784 | #105 |
| Dębica | 47,366 | #106 |
| Sanok | 39,684 | #126 |
| Jasło | 37,851 | #133 |
Cities near Rzeszów
FAQ
What is the population of Rzeszów?
Rzeszów has a population of 198,317 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Rzeszów in?
Rzeszów is located in Subcarpathia, Poland.
Is Rzeszów the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 253 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.