Zgorzelec Population 2026
Zgorzelec has a population of 33,247, making it the #155 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lower Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,247
Rank in Poland
#155
Coordinates
51.15°N, 15.01°E
~216 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
431 km
268 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 |
| Świdnica | 60,351 | #83 |
| Bolesławiec | 40,682 | #121 |
Cities near Zgorzelec
- Lubań22,245 people · ~20 km away
- Bogatynia16,460 people · ~27 km away
- Bolesławiec40,682 people · ~41 km away
- Żary38,779 people · ~56 km away
- Żagań25,731 people · ~56 km away
- Jelenia Góra77,366 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zgorzelec?
Zgorzelec has a population of 33,247 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #155 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Zgorzelec in?
Zgorzelec is located in Lower Silesia, Poland.
Is Zgorzelec the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 431 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.