Poland Population
36.4M▼ −0.1M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Poland's total population fell to 36.44 million in 2025, down from 36.56 million a year earlier. The figure remains well below the all-time high of 38.66 million recorded in 1998. The series dates back to 1960, when the population stood at 29.64 million, the lowest on record. The decline marks a continuation of recent demographic trends.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.4M | 36.6M | 38.7MDec 1998 | 29.6MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 54.4% | 53.7% | 64.9% | 40.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 23.6M | 23.8M | 27.2M | 18.0M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Poland averaged 38.0M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 38.7M in Dec 1998 and a record low of 29.6M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents of Poland, regardless of citizenship or legal status. The data are reported annually in millions. The series spans from 1960 to the present, providing a long-term view of demographic change in the country.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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