Berdychiv Population 2026

Berdychiv has a population of 73,046, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Zhytomyr Oblast. Roughly 0.2% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

Location of Berdychiv (capital Kyiv shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

73,046

Rank in Ukraine

#59

Coordinates

49.89°N, 28.58°E

~242 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

152 km

94 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zhytomyr Oblast

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Zhytomyr	261,624	#20
Bohuniya	147,324	#34
Korosten	61,496	#76
Zvyahel	55,925	#82
Malyn	25,172	#168
Korostyshiv	24,129	#175
Ovruch	15,332	#265
Radomyshl	15,252	#266

Cities near Berdychiv

Kozyatyn23,241 people · ~27 km away
Zhytomyr261,624 people · ~42 km away
Bohuniya147,324 people · ~43 km away
Kalynivka18,492 people · ~48 km away
Korostyshiv24,129 people · ~58 km away
Khmilnyk27,707 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Berdychiv?

Berdychiv has a population of 73,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Berdychiv in?

Berdychiv is located in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine.

Is Berdychiv the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 152 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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