Donetsk Population 2026
Donetsk has a population of 901,645, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Donetsk. Roughly 2.3% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 3.3× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
901,645
Rank in Ukraine
#5
Coordinates
48.02°N, 37.80°E
~223 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
593 km
368 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Donetsk
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Makiyivka | 338,968 | #13 |
| Horlivka | 239,828 | #23 |
| Mariupol | 230,000 | #25 |
| Kramatorsk | 147,145 | #35 |
| Slovyansk | 105,141 | #43 |
| Bakhmut | 80,500 | #51 |
| Yenakiyeve | 76,673 | #54 |
| Shakhtarsk | 71,700 | #60 |
Cities near Donetsk
- Makiyivka338,968 people · ~10 km away
- Yasynuvata37,600 people · ~12 km away
- Avdiyivka35,826 people · ~14 km away
- Khartsyzk56,182 people · ~25 km away
- Dokuchayevsk22,835 people · ~32 km away
- Horlivka239,828 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Donetsk?
Donetsk has a population of 901,645 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Donetsk in?
Donetsk is located in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Is Donetsk the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 593 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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