Mariupol Population 2026
Mariupol has a population of 230,000, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Donetsk. Roughly 0.6% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
230,000
Rank in Ukraine
#25
Coordinates
47.10°N, 37.54°E
~65 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
635 km
394 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 |
| Kramatorsk | 147,145 | #35 |
| Slovyansk | 105,141 | #43 |
| Bakhmut | 80,500 | #51 |
| Yenakiyeve | 76,673 | #54 |
| Shakhtarsk | 71,700 | #60 |
Cities near Mariupol
- Volnovakha21,166 people · ~56 km away
- Berdyansk106,311 people · ~69 km away
- Dokuchayevsk22,835 people · ~74 km away
- Amvrosiivka17,998 people · ~105 km away
- Donetsk901,645 people · ~105 km away
- Polohy18,111 people · ~106 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mariupol?
Mariupol has a population of 230,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Mariupol in?
Mariupol is located in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Is Mariupol the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 635 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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