Poland: Percent urban population

The latest value from 2025 is 60.09 percent, an increase from 59.97 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 62.08 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Poland from 1960 to 2025 is 58.23 percent. The minimum value, 48.06 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 61.76 percent was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The data show the percent of the total population that lives in urban areas for Poland and other countries.

Definition: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.