Poland's population is projected to be 19,939,806 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37,843,188 | -0.1% | 42 |
| 2025 | 38,140,910 | -0.02% | 42 |
| 2020 | 38,171,012 | -0.14% | 39 |
| 2019 | 38,225,885 | -0.04% | 37 |
| 2018 | 38,241,071 | -0.04% | 37 |
| 2017 | 38,254,959 | -0.02% | 37 |
| 2015 | 38,266,314 | 0.09% | 35 |
| 2010 | 38,095,351 | -0.01% | 33 |
| 2005 | 38,124,379 | -0.07% | 32 |
| 2000 | 38,258,071 | -0.06% | 30 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37,843,188 | -0.1% | 42 |
| 2032 | 36,831,177 | -0.46% | 49 |
| 2037 | 35,829,756 | -0.55% | 52 |
| 2042 | 34,729,708 | -0.62% | 53 |
| 2047 | 33,552,187 | -0.69% | 59 |
| 2052 | 32,306,332 | -0.75% | 60 |
| 2057 | 30,977,834 | -0.84% | 62 |
| 2062 | 29,560,836 | -0.93% | 63 |
| 2067 | 28,044,401 | -1.05% | 67 |
| 2072 | 26,472,932 | -1.15% | 69 |
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Warsaw has a metropolitan area population of 1,863,578, comprising 4.92%% of Poland's total population.
As of 2026, Poland has a total population of 37,843,188, ranking as the 42nd most populous nation in the world.
Poland has a net population change of approximately -394 people per day, driven by 776 births, 1,148 deaths, and net emigration of 22 people.
Poland represents 0.47% of the total global population and 5.09% of Europe's population.
Poland has a population density of 123.6 people per km² (approximately 320.1 per mi²), making it the 98th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 45.95% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Poland is Polish (96.9%) , followed by Other (1.6%) .
As of 2026, Catholic is the largest religion in Poland, comprising 85% of the population.
