Lviv Population 2026
Lviv has a population of 717,273, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Lviv. Roughly 1.8% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 4.1× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
717,273
Rank in Ukraine
#6
Coordinates
49.84°N, 24.02°E
~284 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
468 km
291 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lviv
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Drohobych | 73,682 | #56 |
| 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 Lviv
- Vynnyky19,037 people · ~9 km away
- Horodok15,993 people · ~28 km away
- Novoyavorivs'k31,366 people · ~34 km away
- Novyi Rozdil28,304 people · ~42 km away
- Mostyska16,945 people · ~63 km away
- Zolochiv22,608 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lviv?
Lviv has a population of 717,273 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Lviv in?
Lviv is located in Lviv, Ukraine.
Is Lviv the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 468 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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