Zabrze Population 2026
Zabrze has a population of 192,177, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.5% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 8.9× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
192,177
Rank in Poland
#21
Coordinates
50.32°N, 18.79°E
~258 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
262 km
163 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Katowice | 286,960 | #11 |
| Częstochowa | 248,125 | #13 |
| Sosnowiec | 227,295 | #14 |
| Gliwice | 198,835 | #17 |
| Bytom | 189,186 | #22 |
| Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 | #24 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
| Rybnik | 142,510 | #28 |
Cities near Zabrze
- Gliwice198,835 people · ~8 km away
- Ruda Śląska146,189 people · ~9 km away
- Świętochłowice55,600 people · ~10 km away
- Bytom189,186 people · ~11 km away
- Piekary Śląskie59,757 people · ~12 km away
- Radzionków17,167 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zabrze?
Zabrze has a population of 192,177 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Zabrze in?
Zabrze is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Zabrze the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 262 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.