Zielona Góra Population 2026
Zielona Góra has a population of 118,433, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Lubusz. Roughly 0.3% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
118,433
Rank in Poland
#40
Coordinates
51.94°N, 15.51°E
~143 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
378 km
235 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lubusz
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Gorzów Wielkopolski | 114,567 | #43 |
| Nowa Sól | 40,354 | #122 |
| Żary | 38,779 | #129 |
| Żagań | 25,731 | #193 |
| Świebodzin | 21,757 | #233 |
| Międzyrzecz | 18,669 | #270 |
| Sulechów | 18,055 | #284 |
| Kostrzyn nad Odrą | 17,778 | #288 |
Cities near Zielona Góra
FAQ
What is the population of Zielona Góra?
Zielona Góra has a population of 118,433 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Zielona Góra in?
Zielona Góra is located in Lubusz, Poland.
Is Zielona Góra the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 378 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.