Wrocław Population 2026
Wrocław has a population of 672,545, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lower Silesia. Roughly 1.8% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 2.5× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
672,545
Rank in Poland
#3
Coordinates
51.10°N, 17.03°E
~115 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
302 km
188 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lower Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Wałbrzych | 127,431 | #36 |
| 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 Wrocław
- Ołbin31,216 people · ~3 km away
- Karłowice-Różanka31,813 people · ~4 km away
- Pilczyce-Kozanów-Popowice Północne31,320 people · ~5 km away
- Psie Pole Zawidawie29,606 people · ~8 km away
- Jelcz Laskowice15,340 people · ~22 km away
- Oława33,029 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wrocław?
Wrocław has a population of 672,545 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Wrocław in?
Wrocław is located in Lower Silesia, Poland.
Is Wrocław the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 302 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.