Świdnica Population 2026
Świdnica has a population of 60,351, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lower Silesia. Roughly 0.2% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,351
Rank in Poland
#83
Coordinates
50.84°N, 16.49°E
~241 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
349 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Wrocław | 672,545 | #3 |
| Wałbrzych | 127,431 | #36 |
| Legnica | 106,033 | #47 |
| Lubin | 77,532 | #58 |
| Jelenia Góra | 77,366 | #59 |
| Głogów | 65,400 | #77 |
| Bolesławiec | 40,682 | #121 |
| Oleśnica | 36,956 | #137 |
Cities near Świdnica
- Świebodzice23,228 people · ~12 km away
- Strzegom16,106 people · ~16 km away
- Wałbrzych127,431 people · ~16 km away
- Dzierżoniów34,168 people · ~17 km away
- Bielawa29,232 people · ~19 km away
- Boguszów-Gorce16,726 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Świdnica?
Świdnica has a population of 60,351 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Świdnica in?
Świdnica is located in Lower Silesia, Poland.
Is Świdnica the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 349 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.