Żywiec Population 2026
Żywiec has a population of 32,132, making it the #158 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.1% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,132
Rank in Poland
#158
Coordinates
49.69°N, 19.19°E
~347 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
310 km
193 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 |
| Zabrze | 192,177 | #21 |
| Bytom | 189,186 | #22 |
| Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 | #24 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
Cities near Żywiec
- Bielsko-Biala176,515 people · ~18 km away
- Andrychów21,954 people · ~22 km away
- Kęty19,249 people · ~22 km away
- Ustroń15,637 people · ~28 km away
- Czechowice-Dziedzice34,703 people · ~29 km away
- Wadowice19,238 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Żywiec?
Żywiec has a population of 32,132 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #158 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Żywiec in?
Żywiec is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Żywiec the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 310 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.