Sumy Population 2026

Sumy has a population of 256,474, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Sumy. Roughly 0.6% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

256,474

Rank in Ukraine

#21

Coordinates

50.92°N, 34.80°E

~171 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

306 km

190 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sumy

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Konotop	84,787	#49
Shostka	73,197	#58
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 Sumy

Bilopillia15,600 people · ~43 km away
Lebedyn23,892 people · ~43 km away
Trostyanets19,544 people · ~50 km away
Okhtyrka47,216 people · ~68 km away
Hadyach23,480 people · ~83 km away
Romny38,305 people · ~94 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sumy?

Sumy has a population of 256,474 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Sumy in?

Sumy is located in Sumy, Ukraine.

Is Sumy the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 306 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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