Ukraine Population
Europe & Central Asia · 40th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
39,445,589
The population of Ukraine is about 39,445,589 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 39.5 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.48% of the world's people.
Ukraine is the 40th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is still growing, by about 1.43% a year. It peaked around 1993 at 52.4 million and is projected to fall to 32.0 million by 2050. It has fewer people today than in 1960 (42.8 million). Population density is 68 people per square kilometre. 70% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
39.5 million
Yearly change
+1.43%
World rank
40th
Share of world
0.48%
Density
68/km²
Land area
579,400 km²
Life expectancy
74.7 yrs
Births per woman
0.99
GDP per capita
$5,866
GDP
$214.2B
Population of Ukraine, 1960–2050
Ukraine population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 42,824,093 | — | 74 |
| 1970 | 47,261,306 | +0.61% | 82 |
| 1980 | 49,955,152 | +0.47% | 86 |
| 1990 | 52,054,092 | +0.26% | 90 |
| 2000 | 49,556,660 | −0.84% | 86 |
| 2010 | 46,456,003 | −0.36% | 80 |
| 2020 | 44,680,014 | −0.62% | 77 |
| 2024 | 37,860,221 | +0.34% | 65 |
| 2026proj. | 39,535,849 | +1.43% | 68 |
| 2030proj. | 38,353,853 | −0.78% | 66 |
| 2040proj. | 35,270,911 | −0.88% | 61 |
| 2050proj. | 31,990,132 | −1.08% | 55 |
Ukraine vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 4.5 times as many people as Ukraine. Bangladesh is 20.0 times more densely populated.
Ukraine population: questions and answers
What is the population of Ukraine in 2026?
About 39,535,849 (39.5 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Ukraine's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.43% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Ukraine?
About 68 people per km², with a land area of 579,400 km².
What will the population of Ukraine be in 2050?
About 32.0 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Ukraine?
Kyiv.
What is the life expectancy in Ukraine?
74.7 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.