Mykolayiv Population 2026
Mykolayiv has a population of 470,011, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Mykolaiv. Roughly 1.2% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 6.3× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
470,011
Rank in Ukraine
#10
Coordinates
46.98°N, 31.99°E
~42 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
401 km
249 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mykolaiv
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Pervomaysk | 62,426 | #74 |
| Pivdennoukrainsk | 38,560 | #114 |
| Voznesensk | 33,442 | #131 |
Cities near Mykolayiv
- Kherson66,000 people · ~61 km away
- Oleshky24,639 people · ~68 km away
- Pivdenne32,677 people · ~78 km away
- Voznesensk33,442 people · ~82 km away
- Nova Kakhovka44,427 people · ~106 km away
- Odesa1,010,537 people · ~110 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mykolayiv?
Mykolayiv has a population of 470,011 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Mykolayiv in?
Mykolayiv is located in Mykolaiv, Ukraine.
Is Mykolayiv the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 401 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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