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Ukraine population overview
Ukraine is the 7th most populous of 50 countries and territories in Europe. The United Nations put the population at 39,682,382 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of -0.7% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 804 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 242,063 births (6.1 per 1,000 people) and 527,776 deaths (13.3 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 7,936 people. The infant mortality rate is 4.7 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population fell from 42,824,093 in 1960 to 38,980,376 in 2025 — a change of -9%, or -0.1% per year on average. It peaked at 52,350,126 in 1993 and has declined 24.6% since.
Demographically, the median age is 41.8 years; life expectancy at birth is 75 years; women have on average 1 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 13.7% of residents are under 15 and 19% are 65 or older (2025); 69.6% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Kiev. Ukraine covers 603,550 km², giving a population density of about 65.4 people per km². GDP was $214.23B in 2025 — about $5,496 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Ukraine population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 39,448,203 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 39,682,382 |
| World rank | #39 of 238 |
| Rank in Europe | #7 of 50 |
| Share of world population | 0.5% |
| Annual growth rate | -0.7% |
| Births per year est. | 242,063 |
| Deaths per year est. | 527,776 |
| Net migration per year est. | -7,936 |
| Birth rate | 6.1 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 13.3 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 4.7 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 87.1 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 41.8 years |
| Life expectancy | 75 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 69.6% |
| Surface area 2023 | 603,550 km² |
| Population density | 65.4 per km² |
| Capital | Kiev |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $214.23B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $5,496 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Ukraine population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 39,448,203 | – | – |
| 2025 | 38,980,376 | +1,120,155 | +3% |
| 2024 | 37,860,221 | +127,385 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 37,732,836 | -3,315,930 | -8.1% |
| 2022 | 41,048,766 | -3,249,874 | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 44,298,640 | -381,374 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 44,680,014 | -1,104,882 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 45,784,896 | -671,107 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 46,456,003 | -1,129,553 | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 47,585,556 | -1,971,104 | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 49,556,660 | -2,108,879 | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 51,665,539 | -388,553 | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 52,054,092 | +945,322 | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 51,108,770 | +1,153,618 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 49,955,152 | +1,089,923 | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 48,865,229 | +1,603,923 | +0.7% |
| 1970 | 47,261,306 | +1,874,414 | +0.8% |
| 1965 | 45,386,892 | +2,562,799 | +1.2% |
| 1960 | 42,824,093 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Ukraine
Population over time
- From 42,824,093 in 1960 to 39,448,203 today — down 7.9%.
- Population peaked at 52,350,126 in 1993 and is down 24.6% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: -1.6% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 74.7 years (2024), up 5.3 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 5.5 births vs 13.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Deaths outnumber births — natural decrease of 8.1 per 1,000 a year.
Age structure
- 13.7% of the population is under 15 and 19% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 7.3% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 118.5 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 785.5 Mt in 1990 — down 84.9% since.
- Per person: 3.13 t in 2024, vs 10.04 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,508.3 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), down 68.8% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 8.9% of final energy in 2021 (+8.2 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 16.8% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 16.1% to 16.8% since 1992 — roughly 4,021 km² of forest gained.
Urban population (% of total)
- 69.6% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 47.4% in 1960 (+22.2 points).
- Became majority-urban around 1964.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low — freshwater withdrawals are 8.8% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 1,342 m³ in 2022, up 27.5% since 1992.
Economy
- GDP: $214.23B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 135.3% since 2015.
- That works out to $5,496 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 9.8% of the labor force (2021, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 12.7% in 2025 — persistently high inflation erodes real incomes.
Internet & mobile
- 82.5% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 133.4 per 100 people (2023) — more subscriptions than people.
Ukraine in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ukraine in 2026?
As of October 2026, Ukraine has an estimated population of 39,448,203. The United Nations estimated 39,682,382 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the -0.7% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Ukraine growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -0.7% per year — roughly 804 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 242,063 births and 527,776 deaths, with net migration of -7,936.
What is the population density of Ukraine?
About 65.4 people per square kilometre: 39,448,203 people living on 603,550 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Ukraine?
The median age is 41.8 years, and life expectancy at birth is 75 years. 13.7% of the population is under 15 and 19% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Ukraine rank by population?
Ukraine is the 39th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 7th in Europe, with 0.5% of the global population.
How has the population of Ukraine changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 42,824,093; by 2025 it had fallen to 38,980,376 (-9%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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PolandSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (-0.7%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.