Shostka Population 2026

Shostka has a population of 73,197, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Sumy. Roughly 0.2% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

73,197

Rank in Ukraine

#58

Coordinates

51.86°N, 33.47°E

~177 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

259 km

161 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sumy

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Sumy	256,474	#21
Konotop	84,787	#49
Okhtyrka	47,216	#95
Romny	38,305	#115
Hlukhiv	31,789	#135
Krolevets	24,115	#176
Lebedyn	23,892	#177
Trostyanets	19,544	#206

Cities near Shostka

Novhorod-Siverskyi15,175 people · ~21 km away
Krolevets24,115 people · ~35 km away
Hlukhiv31,789 people · ~37 km away
Konotop84,787 people · ~73 km away
Bakhmach16,862 people · ~88 km away
Bilopillia15,600 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shostka?

Shostka has a population of 73,197 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Shostka in?

Shostka is located in Sumy, Ukraine.

Is Shostka the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 259 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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