Romny Population 2026

Romny has a population of 38,305, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Sumy. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

Location of Romny (capital Kyiv shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

38,305

Rank in Ukraine

#115

Coordinates

50.74°N, 33.50°E

~121 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

212 km

132 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sumy

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Sumy	256,474	#21
Konotop	84,787	#49
Shostka	73,197	#58
Okhtyrka	47,216	#95
Hlukhiv	31,789	#135
Krolevets	24,115	#176
Lebedyn	23,892	#177
Trostyanets	19,544	#206

Cities near Romny

Hadyach23,480 people · ~54 km away
Konotop84,787 people · ~58 km away
Bakhmach16,862 people · ~67 km away
Lebedyn23,892 people · ~72 km away
Bilopillia15,600 people · ~73 km away
Pryluky52,553 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Romny?

Romny has a population of 38,305 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Romny in?

Romny is located in Sumy, Ukraine.

Is Romny the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 212 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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