Lyman Population 2026
Lyman has a population of 20,066, making it the #203 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Donetsk. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 147× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,066
Rank in Ukraine
#203
Coordinates
48.99°N, 37.81°E
~110 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
548 km
340 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Donetsk
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Donetsk | 901,645 | #5 |
| Makiyivka | 338,968 | #13 |
| Horlivka | 239,828 | #23 |
| Mariupol | 230,000 | #25 |
| Kramatorsk | 147,145 | #35 |
| Slovyansk | 105,141 | #43 |
| Bakhmut | 80,500 | #51 |
| Yenakiyeve | 76,673 | #54 |
Cities near Lyman
- Slovyansk105,141 people · ~22 km away
- Kreminna18,116 people · ~30 km away
- Kramatorsk147,145 people · ~34 km away
- Rubizhne55,247 people · ~42 km away
- Lysychansk93,340 people · ~46 km away
- Izyum45,884 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lyman?
Lyman has a population of 20,066 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #203 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Lyman in?
Lyman is located in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Is Lyman the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 548 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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