Ukraine Population Live (2026)
The live population of Ukraine, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Ukraine has an estimated population of about 43.5 million people in 2026 — 0.53% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 32nd largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Ukraine's latest birth rate (7.8 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (14.4 per 1,000).
Is the population of Ukraine growing?
Not from births alone. Around 930 babies are born in Ukraine every day, but about 1,717 people die — so deaths outnumber births by roughly 787 a day (about 287,166 a year). Ukraine is one of 17 countries among the 72 we track where this has already happened. It is usually the result of two things at once: a birth rate that has been low for decades, and a large older generation.
A birth rate of 7.8 per 1,000 people is among the lowest in the world — fewer than 10 births per 1,000 people each year — which is the main reason Ukraine's population is getting older. It ranks 66th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration also plays a role. Large numbers of people from Ukraine live and work abroad, so the real population change can be a little smaller than the natural increase shown here. Our counter shows births minus deaths only.
Births and deaths in Ukraine
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.6 | 1.2 | -0.5 |
| Per hour | 39 | 72 | -33 |
| Per day | 930 | 1,717 | -787 |
| Per week | 6,509 | 12,016 | -5,507 |
| Per year | 339,378 | 626,544 | -287,166 |
How crowded is Ukraine?
With about 43.5 million people living on 603,550 km², Ukraine has roughly 72.1 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (45th of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Ukraine
A baby born in Ukraine today can expect to live about 72.1 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is close to the global average (55th of 72). Life expectancy here has risen steadily over the past few decades as child mortality has fallen. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $4,534 per person (49th of 72), Ukraine is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Ukraine at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 43,510,000 | 32 |
| Births per day | 930 | 43 |
| Deaths per day | 1,717 | 20 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 7.8 | 66 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 14.4 | 1 |
| Natural growth rate | -0.66% / year | 72 |
| Life expectancy | 72.1 years | 55 |
| Population density | 72.1 / km² | 45 |
| GDP per person | $4,534 | 49 |
| Area | 603,550 km² | — |
| Capital | Kyiv | — |
| Languages | Ukrainian | — |
| Currency | Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | — |
Compare with other countries
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How we calculate Ukraine's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Ukraine's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ukraine in 2026?
The population of Ukraine in 2026 is estimated at about 43.5 million people, which is around 0.53% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Ukraine every day?
About 930 babies are born in Ukraine every day — roughly 39 per hour, or 339,378 per year — based on a birth rate of 7.8 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Ukraine every day?
About 1,717 people die in Ukraine every day — roughly 72 per hour, or 626,544 per year — based on a death rate of 14.4 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Ukraine growing or shrinking?
Shrinking from natural change: deaths exceed births by about 787 people a day. Migration can offset part of this.
What is the life expectancy in Ukraine?
Life expectancy at birth in Ukraine is about 72.1 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Ukraine population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Ukraine's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.