Khmelnytskyi Population 2026
Khmelnytskyi has a population of 274,452, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Khmelnytskyi. Roughly 0.7% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
274,452
Rank in Ukraine
#17
Coordinates
49.42°N, 26.98°E
~295 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
279 km
173 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khmelnytskyi
| City | Population | Rank in Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Kamyanets-Podilskyi | 97,908 | #46 |
| Shepetivka | 40,802 | #110 |
| Netishyn | 36,492 | #122 |
| Slavuta | 35,068 | #126 |
| Starokostyantyniv | 34,232 | #129 |
| Polonne | 20,785 | #197 |
| Krasyliv | 18,868 | #213 |
| Volochysk | 18,474 | #218 |
Cities near Khmelnytskyi
- Krasyliv18,868 people · ~26 km away
- Horodok16,046 people · ~41 km away
- Starokostyantyniv34,232 people · ~41 km away
- Volochysk18,474 people · ~57 km away
- Dunayivtsi15,707 people · ~60 km away
- Bar15,337 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khmelnytskyi?
Khmelnytskyi has a population of 274,452 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Khmelnytskyi in?
Khmelnytskyi is located in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine.
Is Khmelnytskyi the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 279 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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