Bakhmut Population 2026
Bakhmut has a population of 80,500, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Donetsk. Roughly 0.2% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,500
Rank in Ukraine
#51
Coordinates
48.59°N, 38.00°E
~100 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
578 km
359 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Donetsk
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Donetsk | 901,645 | #5 |
| Makiyivka | 338,968 | #13 |
| Horlivka | 239,828 | #23 |
| Mariupol | 230,000 | #25 |
| Kramatorsk | 147,145 | #35 |
| Slovyansk | 105,141 | #43 |
| Yenakiyeve | 76,673 | #54 |
| Shakhtarsk | 71,700 | #60 |
Cities near Bakhmut
- Kostyantynivka67,350 people · ~23 km away
- Toretsk30,914 people · ~25 km away
- Popasna19,199 people · ~28 km away
- Horlivka239,828 people · ~33 km away
- Druzhkivka53,977 people · ~35 km away
- Kramatorsk147,145 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bakhmut?
Bakhmut has a population of 80,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Bakhmut in?
Bakhmut is located in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Is Bakhmut the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 578 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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