Chernivtsi Population 2026
Chernivtsi has a population of 264,298, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Chernivtsi. Roughly 0.7% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
264,298
Rank in Ukraine
#19
Coordinates
48.29°N, 25.93°E
~260 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
410 km
255 miles, straight line
Cities near Chernivtsi
- Kamyanets-Podilskyi97,908 people · ~65 km away
- Kolomyia60,821 people · ~71 km away
- Chortkiv28,393 people · ~81 km away
- Dunayivtsi15,707 people · ~95 km away
- Nadvirna22,504 people · ~107 km away
- Horodok16,046 people · ~108 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chernivtsi?
Chernivtsi has a population of 264,298 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Chernivtsi in?
Chernivtsi is located in Chernivtsi, Ukraine.
Is Chernivtsi the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 410 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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