Korostyshiv Population 2026

Korostyshiv has a population of 24,129, making it the #175 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Zhytomyr Oblast. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 122× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,129

Rank in Ukraine

#175

Coordinates

50.32°N, 29.06°E

~174 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

105 km

65 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zhytomyr Oblast

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Zhytomyr	261,624	#20
Bohuniya	147,324	#34
Berdychiv	73,046	#59
Korosten	61,496	#76
Zvyahel	55,925	#82
Malyn	25,172	#168
Ovruch	15,332	#265
Radomyshl	15,252	#266

Cities near Korostyshiv

Radomyshl15,252 people · ~23 km away
Zhytomyr261,624 people · ~28 km away
Bohuniya147,324 people · ~32 km away
Malyn25,172 people · ~52 km away
Berdychiv73,046 people · ~58 km away
Fastiv44,014 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Korostyshiv?

Korostyshiv has a population of 24,129 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #175 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Korostyshiv in?

Korostyshiv is located in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine.

Is Korostyshiv the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 105 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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