Szczecin Population 2026
Szczecin has a population of 395,513, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in West Pomerania. Roughly 1.0% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
395,513
Rank in Poland
#7
Coordinates
53.43°N, 14.55°E
~149 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
454 km
282 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Pomerania
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Koszalin | 107,450 | #46 |
| Stargard | 71,224 | #67 |
| Kołobrzeg | 44,377 | #116 |
| Świnoujście | 40,919 | #120 |
| Szczecinek | 38,496 | #130 |
| Police | 34,350 | #148 |
| Wałcz | 25,971 | #191 |
| Białogard | 24,368 | #201 |
Cities near Szczecin
FAQ
What is the population of Szczecin?
Szczecin has a population of 395,513 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Szczecin in?
Szczecin is located in West Pomerania, Poland.
Is Szczecin the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 454 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.