Kharkiv Population 2026
Kharkiv has a population of 1,421,125, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Kharkiv. Roughly 3.6% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 2.1× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,421,125
Rank in Ukraine
#2
Coordinates
49.98°N, 36.25°E
~94 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
411 km
255 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kharkiv
Cities near Kharkiv
FAQ
What is the population of Kharkiv?
Kharkiv has a population of 1,421,125 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Kharkiv in?
Kharkiv is located in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Is Kharkiv the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 411 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.
← All biggest cities in Ukraine · Ukraine population by year