What is the population of Ukraine in 2026?
Ukraine has a population of 38,980,376 people (2025 estimate), which is 40th in the world and about 0.47% of the global total.
Population 2025
38,980,376
0.47% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+2.92%
+1,136,668 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
65/km²
579,400 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
41.8 years
Life expectancy 74.7 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Ukraine
With a population of 38,980,376, Ukraine ranks 40th globally and spans 579,400 km² across Eastern Europe. The country borders seven nations: Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, and Slovakia. Urban areas account for 70% of the population, though the median age of 41.8 years reflects an aging demographic. Life expectancy stands at 74.7 years, while the fertility rate of 1 birth per woman is among Europe's lowest.
Ukraine gained independence in 1991 and operates under a semi-presidential system of government. The capital, Kyiv, anchors the nation's political and economic life. The Ukrainian hryvnia serves as the official currency. With a GDP per capita of $5,866 and a population density of 65 people per km², the country supports a substantial but dispersed workforce across its diverse terrain.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Kyiv
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- UA · UKR
- Demonym
- Ukrainian
- Currency
- Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH ₴)
- Government
- Semi-presidential system, Parliamentary-presidential republic, Presidential system +3 more
- State inception
- 1991
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +380
- Internet TLD
- .ua, .укр
- Land neighbours
- 7
Languages
- Ukrainian
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 13.9%
- Age 15–64
- 67.1%
- Age 65+
- 19.0%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 986 | 11,422 |
| 95-99 | 11,712 | 66,937 |
| 90-94 | 41,801 | 157,320 |
| 85-89 | 162,959 | 483,878 |
| 80-84 | 224,409 | 595,438 |
| 75-79 | 351,502 | 745,534 |
| 70-74 | 682,768 | 1,224,915 |
| 65-69 | 974,535 | 1,443,110 |
| 60-64 | 1,244,112 | 1,519,851 |
| 55-59 | 1,180,430 | 1,384,770 |
| 50-54 | 1,188,866 | 1,368,975 |
| 45-49 | 1,324,068 | 1,424,656 |
| 40-44 | 1,555,532 | 1,545,898 |
| 35-39 | 1,661,716 | 1,616,164 |
| 30-34 | 1,329,819 | 1,287,535 |
| 25-29 | 1,008,999 | 976,581 |
| 20-24 | 894,044 | 857,145 |
| 15-19 | 1,053,848 | 999,758 |
| 10-14 | 1,137,041 | 1,070,721 |
| 5-9 | 921,528 | 868,334 |
| 0-4 | 647,376 | 613,231 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 37,310,887 |
| 1960 | 42,824,093 |
| 1970 | 47,261,306 |
| 1980 | 49,955,152 |
| 1990 | 52,054,092 |
| 2000 | 49,556,660 |
| 2010 | 46,456,003 |
| 2020 | 44,680,014 |
| 2030 | 38,353,853 |
| 2040 | 35,270,911 |
| 2050 | 31,990,132 |
| 2060 | 28,311,316 |
| 2070 | 24,594,157 |
| 2080 | 21,075,891 |
| 2090 | 17,908,877 |
| 2100 | 15,197,403 |
How Ukraine Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Ukraine | 39M |
Countries Bordering Ukraine
7 land borders.
Ukraine Population FAQ
Is the population of Ukraine growing or shrinking?
Ukraine's population is growing at +2.92% per year, a change of roughly 1,136,668 people annually.
What is the capital of Ukraine?
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.
How densely populated is Ukraine?
Ukraine has 65/km² across 579,400 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Ukraine?
Life expectancy at birth in Ukraine is 74.7 years (2024).
What is the median age in Ukraine?
The median age in Ukraine is 41.8 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Ukraine in?
Ukraine is in Europe.