Wałbrzych Population 2026
Wałbrzych has a population of 127,431, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lower Silesia. Roughly 0.3% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
127,431
Rank in Poland
#36
Coordinates
50.77°N, 16.28°E
~495 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
365 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Wrocław | 672,545 | #3 |
| Legnica | 106,033 | #47 |
| Lubin | 77,532 | #58 |
| Jelenia Góra | 77,366 | #59 |
| Głogów | 65,400 | #77 |
| Świdnica | 60,351 | #83 |
| Bolesławiec | 40,682 | #121 |
| Oleśnica | 36,956 | #137 |
Cities near Wałbrzych
- Boguszów-Gorce16,726 people · ~6 km away
- Świebodzice23,228 people · ~10 km away
- Świdnica60,351 people · ~16 km away
- Kamienna Góra21,743 people · ~18 km away
- Strzegom16,106 people · ~22 km away
- Bielawa29,232 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wałbrzych?
Wałbrzych has a population of 127,431 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Wałbrzych in?
Wałbrzych is located in Lower Silesia, Poland.
Is Wałbrzych the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 365 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.