Toruń Population 2026
Toruń has a population of 196,935, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇵🇱 Poland, located in Kujawsko-Pomorskie. Roughly 0.5% of Poland's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Warsaw, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
196,935
Rank in Poland
#19
Coordinates
53.01°N, 18.60°E
~51 m elevation · Europe/Warsaw
Distance to capital (Warsaw)
185 km
115 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kujawsko-Pomorskie
Cities near Toruń
- Chełmża15,403 people · ~19 km away
- Solec Kujawski15,125 people · ~26 km away
- Fordon70,000 people · ~32 km away
- Inowrocław77,597 people · ~33 km away
- Chełmno20,576 people · ~39 km away
- Bydgoszcz330,038 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Toruń?
Toruń has a population of 196,935 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Poland.
What region is Toruń in?
Toruń is located in Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Poland.
Is Toruń the capital of Poland?
No, the capital of Poland is Warsaw, about 185 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.