Drohobych Population 2026
Drohobych has a population of 73,682, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Lviv. Roughly 0.2% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
73,682
Rank in Ukraine
#56
Coordinates
49.35°N, 23.51°E
~297 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
517 km
321 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lviv
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Lviv | 717,273 | #6 |
| Sheptytskyi | 64,297 | #71 |
| Stryi | 61,404 | #77 |
| Sambir | 34,152 | #130 |
| Boryslav | 32,473 | #134 |
| Novoyavorivs'k | 31,366 | #137 |
| Novyi Rozdil | 28,304 | #151 |
| Truskavets | 28,287 | #152 |
Cities near Drohobych
- Stebnyk20,200 people · ~6 km away
- Truskavets28,287 people · ~8 km away
- Boryslav32,473 people · ~9 km away
- Stryi61,404 people · ~26 km away
- Sambir34,152 people · ~29 km away
- Novyi Rozdil28,304 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Drohobych?
Drohobych has a population of 73,682 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Drohobych in?
Drohobych is located in Lviv, Ukraine.
Is Drohobych the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 517 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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