Chorzów Population 2026
Chorzów has a population of 113,430, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Silesia. Roughly 0.3% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
113,430
Rank in Poland
#44
Coordinates
50.31°N, 18.97°E
~319 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
257 km
160 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Silesia
| City | Population | Rank in Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Katowice | 286,960 | #11 |
| Częstochowa | 248,125 | #13 |
| Sosnowiec | 227,295 | #14 |
| Gliwice | 198,835 | #17 |
| Zabrze | 192,177 | #21 |
| Bytom | 189,186 | #22 |
| Bielsko-Biala | 176,515 | #24 |
| Ruda Śląska | 146,189 | #27 |
Cities near Chorzów
- Świętochłowice55,600 people · ~4 km away
- Siemianowice Śląskie73,121 people · ~5 km away
- Bytom189,186 people · ~6 km away
- Katowice286,960 people · ~6 km away
- Czeladź34,308 people · ~7 km away
- Piekary Śląskie59,757 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chorzów?
Chorzów has a population of 113,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Chorzów in?
Chorzów is located in Silesia, Poland.
Is Chorzów the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 257 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.