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Świdnica, Poland City Intelligence

Świdnica is an indexed city in Poland (Central Europe), with a metropolitan population of about ~55K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Świdnica spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Świdnica is a central europe city of about ~55K in Poland. On the composite city-intelligence score, Świdnica sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (65/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~55K
View of Świdnica, Poland

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Composite profile

Overall score

65/100

Use the Świdnica profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Poland and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall65/100
Affordability67/100
Air quality59/100
Energy66/100

Overall city intelligence

Mixed

65/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Świdnica data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Świdnica city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score65/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living67/100Świdnica's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality59/100Świdnica's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy66/100Świdnica's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety63/100Świdnica's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed66/100Świdnica's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk61/100Świdnica's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience61/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety69/100
Low crime71/100
Personal safety70/100
Night safety66/100
Road safety69/100

Świdnica is estimated to be a generally safe city (69/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life73/100
Healthcare74/100
Education75/100
Green space91/100
Cleanliness72/100
Infrastructure74/100
Mobility58/100

Świdnica has a high quality-of-life estimate (73/100), with notable strengths in green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness75/100
Education75/100
Green space91/100
Overall safety69/100

Świdnica scores high for family living (75/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability69/100
Walkability71/100
Cycling57/100
Infrastructure74/100

Świdnica is high for remote workers (69/100), based on connectivity, affordability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability72/100
Healthcare74/100
Cleanliness72/100
Outdoor lifestyle53/100

Świdnica is high for retirement (72/100), appealing for healthcare access and affordability.

Emergency and public safety in Świdnica

Local public safety guidance for Świdnica, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Poland emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
European emergency11224/7112 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch across the European Union from any phone, free of charge.

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Świdnica, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Poland emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Świdnica

Healthcare context for Świdnica, with national-level information from Poland where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Świdnica, see the Poland healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Świdnica

Local mobility context for Świdnica, with national-level context from Poland where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Świdnica, see the Poland transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Świdnica. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Świdnica

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Świdnica will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Świdnica air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Świdnica drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Świdnica

Is Świdnica worth visiting?

Yes — strong quality of life (73/100), with nearby nature such as Pełcznica, Ślęża Landscape Park.

Is Świdnica good for families?

Strong (75/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Świdnica affordable?

More affordable than average; about PLN 3,900/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Świdnica?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.

What are Świdnica's main industries?

Mainly manufacturing, tourism, hospitality.

What is the climate in Świdnica?

A humid continental climate, averaging about 7.7°C.

Does Świdnica have universities?

Higher education is good (57/100).

What is healthcare like in Świdnica?

Healthcare access is good (59/100).

Is Świdnica good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (65/100).

What nature is near Świdnica?

Within ~170 km: Pełcznica, Ślęża Landscape Park.

Explore Świdnica modules

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Cost of Living in Świdnica

Świdnica's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Świdnica

Świdnica's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Świdnica

Świdnica's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Świdnica

Świdnica's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Świdnica

Świdnica's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Świdnica

Świdnica's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Świdnica

Cost of living estimates for Świdnica — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Świdnica

Climate profile for Świdnica — Humid Continental climate, annual average 7.7°C, comfort score 66/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Świdnica

Economy and jobs profile for Świdnica — industrial city, economy score 62/100, key industries including manufacturing, tourism, hospitality. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Świdnica

Education profile for Świdnica — mixed education base, education score 55/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Świdnica

Healthcare and retirement profile for Świdnica — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 59/100, retirement score 65/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Świdnica

Source-attributed visual context for Świdnica using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Świdnica

Weekend trip planning checklist for Świdnica — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Świdnica

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Świdnica

Estimate a monthly budget for Świdnica using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Świdnica

Plan a trip budget for Świdnica using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Świdnica

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Świdnica. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Wałbrzych, Poland

Nearby city · about 17 km from Świdnica. Explore Wałbrzych's city intelligence profile.

Legnica, Poland

Nearby city · about 47 km from Świdnica. Explore Legnica's city intelligence profile.

Wroclaw, Poland

Nearby city · about 48 km from Świdnica. Explore Wroclaw's city intelligence profile.

Jelenia Gora, Poland

Nearby city · about 53 km from Świdnica. Explore Jelenia Gora's city intelligence profile.

Lubin, Poland

Nearby city · about 65 km from Świdnica. Explore Lubin's city intelligence profile.

Głogów, Poland

Same region · about 95 km from Świdnica. Explore Głogów's city intelligence profile.

Liberec, Czechia

Cross-border · about 101 km from Świdnica. Explore Liberec's city intelligence profile.

Pardubice, Czechia

Cross-border · about 103 km from Świdnica. Explore Pardubice's city intelligence profile.

Opole, Poland

Same region · about 103 km from Świdnica. Explore Opole's city intelligence profile.

Świdnica FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Świdnica, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Świdnica

Is Świdnica worth visiting?

Świdnica has a high quality-of-life estimate (73/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Pełcznica, Ślęża Landscape Park and Radunia Mountain within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Świdnica?

Świdnica has a high quality-of-life estimate (73/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 73/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Świdnica?

A single resident of Świdnica spends roughly PLN 3,900 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near PLN 2,070. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Poland. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Świdnica?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Świdnica is high for remote workers (69/100), based on connectivity, affordability and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Świdnica?

Świdnica's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality and technology. Świdnica has a manufacturing-oriented economy with strengths in manufacturing, tourism and hospitality.

Is Świdnica good for digital nomads and remote work?

Świdnica offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 68/100.

What are the education options in Świdnica?

Świdnica is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Law and Engineering.

Is Świdnica a good place to study?

Świdnica offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods, relatively affordable living and strong quality of life.

What is healthcare like in Świdnica?

Świdnica has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 59/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Świdnica a good place to retire?

Świdnica offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 65/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space, walkable streets and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Świdnica?

Świdnica has a humid continental climate, averaging about 7.7°C annually with roughly 600 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.

Is Świdnica a safe place to live?

Świdnica is estimated to be a generally safe city (69/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

How easy is it to get around Świdnica?

Świdnica indexes a walkability score of 71 and a cycling score of 57 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Świdnica?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Świdnica include Pełcznica, Ślęża Landscape Park and Radunia Mountain. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Świdnica good for families?

Świdnica scores high for family living (75/100), helped by education access, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Świdnica?

Świdnica rates 53/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 91/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Pełcznica, Ślęża Landscape Park and Radunia Mountain supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Świdnica profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Poland and across Central Europe, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (67/100) and energy (66/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (59/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Poland country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Świdnica appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.