Odesa Population 2026
Odesa has a population of 1,010,537, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Odesa. Roughly 2.6% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 2.9× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,010,537
Rank in Ukraine
#3
Coordinates
46.49°N, 30.74°E
~50 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
442 km
274 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Odesa
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Cheremushky | 120,000 | #36 |
| Izmayil | 69,932 | #62 |
| Chornomors’k | 57,983 | #80 |
| Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi | 47,727 | #94 |
| Podilsk | 39,220 | #113 |
| Pivdenne | 32,677 | #133 |
| Kiliya | 19,540 | #207 |
| Reni | 18,530 | #215 |
Cities near Odesa
- Cheremushky120,000 people · ~6 km away
- Chornomors’k57,983 people · ~22 km away
- Pivdenne32,677 people · ~31 km away
- Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi47,727 people · ~44 km away
- Rozdilna17,858 people · ~66 km away
- Mykolayiv470,011 people · ~110 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Odesa?
Odesa has a population of 1,010,537 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Odesa in?
Odesa is located in Odesa, Ukraine.
Is Odesa the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 442 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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