Sosnowiec Population 2026
Sosnowiec has a population of 227,295, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.6% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 7.5× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
227,295
Rank in Poland
#14
Coordinates
50.29°N, 19.10°E
~256 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
254 km
158 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Katowice | 286,960 | #11 |
| Częstochowa | 248,125 | #13 |
| Gliwice | 198,835 | #17 |
| Zabrze | 192,177 | #21 |
| Bytom | 189,186 | #22 |
| Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 | #24 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
| Rybnik | 142,510 | #28 |
Cities near Sosnowiec
- Czeladź34,308 people · ~4 km away
- Będzin58,236 people · ~5 km away
- Katowice286,960 people · ~7 km away
- Siemianowice Śląskie73,121 people · ~7 km away
- Dąbrowa Górnicza116,971 people · ~9 km away
- Chorzów113,430 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sosnowiec?
Sosnowiec has a population of 227,295 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Sosnowiec in?
Sosnowiec is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Sosnowiec the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 254 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.