What is the Population of Poland?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Poland has a population of approximately 37,392,000 people, making it the 39th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.47% of the world's population. With a land area of 312,679 km², the population density is roughly 120 people per km².
| Population | 37,392,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 39th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.47% |
| Area | 312,679 km² |
| Population density | 120 / km² |
| Demonym | Polish |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | 37,392,000 | 39th |
| Afghanistan | 43,844,000 | 36th |
| Canada | 41,651,653 | 37th |
| Uzbekistan | 37,859,698 | 38th |
| Morocco | 36,828,330 | 40th |
| Angola | 36,170,961 | 41st |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,300,280 | 42nd |
Poland compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 9,109,280 | 207,600 |
| Czechia | 10,882,341 | 78,865 |
| Germany | 83,491,249 | 357,114 |
| Lithuania | 2,894,886 | 65,300 |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 17,098,246 |
| Slovakia | 5,413,813 | 49,037 |
| Ukraine | 32,862,000 | 603,550 |
Poland in context
- Poland covers 312,679 km², making it the 70th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Belarus, Czechia, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine.
- With 37,392,000 people, Poland holds about 50.2% of the population of Central Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Poland is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Poland — FAQ
What is the population of Poland?
The population of Poland is approximately 37,392,000 (37.4 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Poland in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Poland at approximately 37,392,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Poland is the 39th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Poland?
Approximately 37,392,000 people live in Poland, making it the 39th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Poland rank by population?
Poland is the 39th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.47%.
What is the population density of Poland?
Poland has a population density of roughly 120 people per km², based on a land area of 312,679 km².
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