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Poland: Population growth (annual %)

In , Poland's Population growth (annual %) was -0.35.

That's up 4.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Poland ranks #196 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #49 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Poland Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.07
Trough
-1.43
1-year change
+4.3%
5-year change
-1,332.2%
10-year change
-367.4%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
-0.3498
-0.3657
-0.4331
-1.4341
-1.1916
-0.0244
-0.0002
0.0125
-0.0430
-0.0666

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Poland's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Poland's Population growth (annual %) was -0.35, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Poland's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Poland's Population growth (annual %) rose 4.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Poland rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Poland ranked #196 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Poland's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Poland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #49 of 58.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.