Izyum Population 2026

Izyum has a population of 45,884, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Kharkiv. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,884

Rank in Ukraine

#97

Coordinates

49.21°N, 37.28°E

~71 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

504 km

313 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kharkiv

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Kharkiv	1,421,125	#2
Lozova	54,026	#85
Chuhuyiv	36,519	#121
Zlatopil	28,510	#147
Kupyansk	27,169	#159
Balakliya	26,334	#162
Pisochyn	23,509	#178
Berestyn	21,426	#192

Cities near Izyum

Balakliya26,334 people · ~42 km away
Lyman20,066 people · ~46 km away
Slovyansk105,141 people · ~46 km away
Kivsharivka19,738 people · ~55 km away
Kramatorsk147,145 people · ~57 km away
Kupyansk27,169 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Izyum?

Izyum has a population of 45,884 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Izyum in?

Izyum is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Is Izyum the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 504 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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