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Poland: Population, total

In , Poland's Population, total was 36.56 million.

That's down 0.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . Poland ranks #42 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #9 of 58.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Poland Population, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
38.17M
Trough
36.56M
1-year change
-0.3%
5-year change
-3.7%
-0.8% / yr
10-year change
-3.8%
-0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, total
36.559M
36.687M
36.822M
36.982M
37.516M
37.965M
37.975M
37.975M
37.970M
37.986M

About Population, total

Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Poland's Population, total in 2024?
In 2024, Poland's Population, total was 36.56 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Poland's Population, total rising or falling?
Poland's Population, total fell 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Poland rank globally on Population, total?
In 2024, Poland ranked #42 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
How does Poland's Population, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so Poland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #9 of 58.
What is Population, total and how is it measured?
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.