Ukraine: Population, Economy & Travel Facts

Essential data for planning your trip to Ukraine — from population and demographics to economic indicators, healthcare infrastructure, tourism trends, and digital connectivity.

Population & Geography

Population
44,622,516
#31 of 197 countries
Area
603,700 km²
#46 of 248 countries
Density
73.9 / km²
#137 of 245 countries

Ukraine has a population of 44,622,516 spread across 603,700 km², giving it an average density of 73.9 people per km².

Most Populous Cities

Kyiv
2,797,553
4211 / km²
Kharkiv
1,433,886
4543 / km²
Odesa
1,015,826
7308 / km²
Dnipro
968,502
2329 / km²
Donetsk
901,645
2201 / km²
Lviv
717,273
4164 / km²
Zaporizhzhia
710,052
3512 / km²
Sevastopol
547,820
816 / km²
Mykolaiv
470,011
2554 / km²
Luhansk
397,677
3369 / km²

Demographics

Life Expectancy
73.42 yrs

Economy & Cost of Living

Understanding the local economy helps travellers budget effectively and set expectations. Ukraine is classified as an upper middle income country by the World Bank. Prices are roughly 29% of US levels, meaning your money goes significantly further here — accommodation, food, and transport are very affordable by Western standards.

Income Level
Upper middle income
GDP per Capita
$5,140
Cost of Living
29% of US
Inflation
12.9%