Luhansk Population 2026
Luhansk has a population of 397,677, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Luhansk. Roughly 1.0% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
397,677
Rank in Ukraine
#12
Coordinates
48.57°N, 39.31°E
~104 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
667 km
414 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Luhansk
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Alchevsk | 106,062 | #41 |
| Siverskodonetsk | 99,067 | #45 |
| Lysychansk | 93,340 | #47 |
| Khrustalnyi | 79,533 | #52 |
| Kadiyivka | 73,248 | #57 |
| Dovzhansk | 62,691 | #73 |
| Rubizhne | 55,247 | #84 |
| Antratsyt | 52,150 | #90 |
Cities near Luhansk
- Katerynivka16,948 people · ~9 km away
- Lutuhyne17,061 people · ~19 km away
- Otamanivka22,449 people · ~36 km away
- Alchevsk106,062 people · ~39 km away
- Sukhodilsk20,390 people · ~39 km away
- Sorokyne49,352 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Luhansk?
Luhansk has a population of 397,677 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Luhansk in?
Luhansk is located in Luhansk, Ukraine.
Is Luhansk the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 667 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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