Poland Facts
Capital of PolandThe capital of Poland is Warsaw.
| Capital | Warsaw |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 38.1 million |
| Total area | 312,696 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 122 people per km² |
| Currency | Polish złoty (PLN) |
| Region | Europe |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 38.1 million people = 38,100,000 people. Divided by 312,696 km²: 121.84 people per km², which rounds to 122.
Check it backwards
122 × 312,696 km² ≈ 38,086,373 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Poland?
The capital of Poland is Warsaw.
How many people live in Poland?
About 38.1 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 122 people per km².
How big is Poland?
Poland covers 312,696 km² in total area.
What currency does Poland use?
The Polish złoty (PLN).