Ukraine’s population has experienced significant changes over the past several decades. Following independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine had a population of about 52 million, but since then, it has faced a steady decline due to low birth rates, high mortality rates, and substantial emigration. The annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 and the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine have further reduced the population, as millions have been displaced or have left the country. As of 2024, Ukraine’s population is estimated to be around 36 million, marking one of the most pronounced population declines in Europe. This demographic trend poses challenges for the country’s economy, labor force, and social systems.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 36,774,854 | 63.5 |
| 1955 | 39,368,099 | 68 |
| 1960 | 42,644,035 | 73.6 |
| 1965 | 45,234,869 | 78.1 |
| 1970 | 47,235,697 | 81.5 |
| 1975 | 48,973,428 | 84.5 |
| 1980 | 50,046,649 | 86.4 |
| 1985 | 50,944,248 | 87.9 |
| 1990 | 51,622,275 | 89.1 |
| 1995 | 51,247,738 | 88.5 |
| 2000 | 49,013,834 | 84.6 |
| 2005 | 47,002,642 | 81.1 |
| 2010 | 45,768,171 | 79 |
| 2015 | 44,428,813 | 76.7 |
| 2020 | 43,903,662 | 75.8 |
| 2022 | 43,528,136 | 75.1 |
| 2023 | 43,306,477 | 74.8 |
| 2024 | 43,080,220 | 74.4 |
| 2025 | 42,849,568 | 74 |
| 2030 | 41,679,088 | 71.9 |
| 2035 | 40,597,628 | 70.1 |
| 2040 | 39,580,308 | 68.3 |
| 2045 | 38,538,818 | 66.5 |
| 2050 | 37,422,979 | 64.6 |
| 2055 | 36,240,597 | 62.6 |
| 2060 | 35,041,296 | 60.5 |
| 2065 | 33,848,614 | 58.4 |
| 2070 | 32,663,070 | 56.4 |
| 2075 | 31,488,371 | 54.4 |
| 2080 | 30,359,876 | 52.4 |
| 2085 | 29,333,048 | 50.6 |
| 2090 | 28,430,135 | 49.1 |
| 2095 | 27,620,566 | 47.7 |
| 2100 | 26,833,661 | 46.3 |
Data from US Census International Database