What is the Population of Ukraine?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Ukraine has a population of approximately 32,862,000 people, making it the 47th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.41% of the world's population. With a land area of 603,550 km², the population density is roughly 54 people per km².
| Population | 32,862,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 47th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.41% |
| Area | 603,550 km² |
| Population density | 54 / km² |
| Demonym | Ukrainian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 32,862,000 | 47th |
| Malaysia | 34,231,700 | 44th |
| Mozambique | 34,090,466 | 45th |
| Ghana | 33,742,380 | 46th |
| Yemen | 32,684,503 | 48th |
| Madagascar | 31,727,042 | 49th |
| Ivory Coast | 31,719,275 | 50th |
Ukraine compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 9,109,280 | 207,600 |
| Hungary | 9,539,502 | 93,028 |
| Moldova | 2,749,076 | 33,847 |
| Poland | 37,392,000 | 312,679 |
| Romania | 19,036,031 | 238,391 |
| Russia | 146,028,325 | 17,098,246 |
| Slovakia | 5,413,813 | 49,037 |
Ukraine in context
- Ukraine covers 603,550 km², making it the 44th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia.
- With 32,862,000 people, Ukraine holds about 17.2% of the population of Eastern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Ukraine is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Ukraine — FAQ
What is the population of Ukraine?
The population of Ukraine is approximately 32,862,000 (32.9 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Ukraine in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Ukraine at approximately 32,862,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Ukraine is the 47th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Ukraine?
Approximately 32,862,000 people live in Ukraine, making it the 47th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Ukraine rank by population?
Ukraine is the 47th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.41%.
What is the population density of Ukraine?
Ukraine has a population density of roughly 54 people per km², based on a land area of 603,550 km².
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