Ukraine: Population size

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 Ukraine

Population size, in millions

 Latest value 37.00
 Year 2023
 Measure million
 Data availability 1960 - 2023
 Average 47.62
 Min - Max 37.00 - 52.18
 Source United Nations Population Division
The latest value from 2023 is 37 million, a decline from 38 million in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 40.69 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Ukraine from 1960 to 2023 is 47.62 million. The minimum value, 37 million, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 52.18 million was recorded in 1993. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Ukraine - Population size - Recent values chart

Historical series
Ukraine - Population size - historical chart - 1960-2023




The population size of Ukraine and other countries is defined as the number of people living on the territory of the country. It includes domestic born and foreign born residents.
Definition: Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

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 Related indicators Latest Reference Measure
 Population size 37.00 2023 million
 Percent urban population 70.10 2023 percent
 Population density 76 2021 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 20.18 2023 percent
 Percent children 15.38 2023 percent
 Percent female population 54.40 2023 percent
 Rural population, percent 29.91 2023 percent
 Age dependency ratio 55.18 2023 percent
 Refugee population 2,512 2023 refugees
 Migrant population 11 2015 percent
 Population growth -2.67 2023 percent
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