Country Name | Poland |
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Population | 41,026 million |
Area | 322,575 km² |
ISO | PL |
Capital | Warsaw |
Phone Code | +48 |
Currency | Polish złoty (zł) |
Native | Polish złoty |
Region | Eastern Europe |
Latitude | 52.000000 |
Longitude | 20.000000 |
Poland, officially known as the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. Known for its rich history, diverse culture, and picturesque landscapes, Poland is a nation that has played a significant role in European history.
Poland's estimated population was approximately 41,026 million people, making it one of the most populous countries in the European Union. The capital and largest city is Warsaw, which serves as the country's political, economic, and cultural center.
Poland uses a postal code system, known as "Kod pocztowy" in Polish, which consists of five digits. Different cities, towns, and districts have unique postal codes, and these codes are essential for efficient mail delivery. Major cities like Warsaw have multiple postal codes for different areas.
Poland has a long and complex history, with origins dating back to the medieval Piast dynasty. It was a powerful kingdom during the Middle Ages and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the early modern period. Poland experienced partitions and periods of foreign rule during the 18th century but regained independence in 1918. During World War II, Poland was heavily impacted, with significant loss of life and the destruction of many cities. After the war, Poland became a communist state under Soviet influence but later transitioned to democracy in 1989. It joined the European Union in 2004, marking a significant step in its modern history.
Poland has undergone rapid economic development and political transformation since the fall of communism. It has a diversified economy with strong manufacturing, services, and agriculture sectors. Tourism is also growing, with visitors drawn to Poland's historic cities, cultural heritage, and natural beauty, including the Tatra Mountains and Baltic Sea coast. Challenges include addressing income inequality and strengthening political institutions while preserving its rich cultural heritage.
This HTML provides a brief overview of Poland. For more detailed or up-to-date information about Poland or any other topic, it's recommended to consult specific and current sources.Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country's Share of World Pop | World Population | Poland Global Rank |
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2023 | 41,026,067 | 2.93 % | 1,168,922 | -910,475 | 40.0 | 1.47 | 134 | 55.2 % | 22,658,118 | 0.51 % | 8,045,311,447 | 37 |
2022 | 39,857,145 | 4.04 % | 1,549,419 | 3,366,387 | 40.3 | 1.46 | 130 | 56.9 % | 22,695,137 | 0.50 % | 7,975,105,156 | 37 |
2020 | 38,428,366 | -0.17 % | -65,235 | -779 | 40.5 | 1.45 | 125 | 59.3 % | 22,781,639 | 0.49 % | 7,840,952,880 | 38 |
2015 | 38,553,146 | -0.02 % | -8,841 | -25,426 | 38.7 | 1.32 | 126 | 59.8 % | 23,065,377 | 0.52 % | 7,426,597,537 | 34 |
2010 | 38,597,353 | 0.01 % | 4,288 | -8,835 | 36.9 | 1.41 | 126 | 60.5 % | 23,335,927 | 0.55 % | 6,985,603,105 | 33 |
2005 | 38,575,911 | 0.04 % | 14,296 | -21,324 | 35.6 | 1.24 | 126 | 61.1 % | 23,574,790 | 0.59 % | 6,558,176,119 | 32 |
2000 | 38,504,431 | 0.05 % | 20,491 | 315,602 | 34.3 | 1.37 | 126 | 61.8 % | 23,791,900 | 0.63 % | 6,148,898,975 | 30 |
1995 | 38,401,978 | 0.18 % | 67,545 | -48,065 | 33.0 | 1.63 | 125 | 61.6 % | 23,645,810 | 0.67 % | 5,743,219,454 | 29 |
1990 | 38,064,255 | 0.47 % | 177,019 | -41,244 | 31.5 | 2.05 | 124 | 61.1 % | 23,254,781 | 0.72 % | 5,316,175,862 | 28 |
1985 | 37,179,160 | 0.92 % | 331,546 | -12,963 | 29.8 | 2.32 | 121 | 59.9 % | 22,255,565 | 0.76 % | 4,861,730,613 | 26 |
1980 | 35,521,429 | 0.94 % | 324,332 | -12,083 | 28.5 | 2.25 | 116 | 58.1 % | 20,640,994 | 0.80 % | 4,444,007,706 | 25 |
1975 | 33,899,770 | 0.86 % | 283,365 | -28,852 | 27.4 | 2.28 | 111 | 55.4 % | 18,776,569 | 0.83 % | 4,069,437,231 | 24 |
1970 | 32,482,943 | 0.79 % | 251,772 | -71,601 | 27.3 | 2.26 | 106 | 52.4 % | 17,011,282 | 0.88 % | 3,695,390,336 | 24 |
1965 | 31,224,081 | 1.14 % | 342,836 | -18,112 | 26.5 | 2.53 | 102 | 50.3 % | 15,718,434 | 0.94 % | 3,337,111,983 | 19 |
1960 | 29,509,903 | 1.72 % | 482,141 | -20,564 | 25.6 | 3.03 | 96 | 48.1 % | 14,181,448 | 0.98 % | 3,019,233,434 | 19 |
1955 | 27,099,199 | 1.80 % | 462,593 | -28,163 | 25.1 | 3.58 | 88 | 43.5 % | 11,779,020 | 0.99 % | 2,746,072,141 | 19 |
# | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
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1 | Warsaw | 1,702,139 |
2 | Lodz | 768,755 |
3 | Krakow | 755,050 |
4 | Wroclaw | 634,893 |
5 | Poznan | 570,352 |
6 | Gdansk | 461,865 |
7 | Szczecin | 407,811 |
8 | Bydgoszcz | 366,452 |
9 | Lublin | 360,044 |
10 | Katowice | 317,316 |
11 | Bialystok | 291,855 |
12 | Gdynia | 253,730 |
13 | Czestochowa | 248,125 |
14 | Sosnowiec | 227,295 |
15 | Radom | 226,794 |
16 | Mokotow | 212,670 |
17 | Torun | 208,717 |
18 | Kielce | 208,598 |
19 | Gliwice | 198,835 |
20 | Zabrze | 192,177 |
21 | Bytom | 189,186 |
22 | Praga Poludnie | 187,845 |
23 | Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 |
24 | Olsztyn | 171,803 |
25 | Rzeszow | 158,382 |
26 | Ursynow | 147,676 |
27 | Ruda Slaska | 146,189 |
28 | Wola | 143,996 |
29 | Rybnik | 142,510 |
30 | Bielany | 134,854 |
31 | Srodmiescie | 134,306 |
32 | Dabrowa Gornicza | 130,601 |
33 | Tychy | 130,000 |
34 | Opole | 127,676 |
35 | Elblag | 127,558 |
36 | Plock | 127,474 |
37 | Walbrzych | 127,431 |
38 | Gorzow Wielkopolski | 124,430 |
39 | Targowek | 124,316 |
40 | Wloclawek | 120,339 |
41 | Zielona Gora | 118,433 |
42 | Tarnow | 117,799 |
43 | Chorzow | 113,430 |
44 | Kalisz | 108,759 |
45 | Koszalin | 107,450 |
46 | Legnica | 106,033 |
47 | Bemowo | 102,393 |
48 | Grudziadz | 99,486 |
49 | Slupsk | 98,608 |
50 | Jaworzno | 96,541 |
51 | Jastrzebie Zdroj | 95,813 |
52 | Ochota | 93,192 |
52 | Praga Polnoc | 93,192 |
53 | Bialoleka | 89,324 |
54 | Jelenia Gora | 87,310 |
55 | Nowy Sacz | 84,376 |
56 | Konin | 81,258 |
57 | Piotrkow Trybunalski | 80,128 |
58 | Inowroclaw | 77,597 |
59 | Lubin | 77,532 |
60 | Siedlce | 77,185 |
61 | Pila | 75,532 |
62 | Myslowice | 75,281 |
63 | Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski | 73,989 |
64 | Siemianowice Slaskie | 73,121 |
65 | Ostrow Wielkopolski | 72,898 |
66 | Stargard | 71,224 |
67 | Pabianice | 70,542 |
68 | Gniezno | 70,269 |
69 | Fordon | 70,000 |