Khust Population 2026

Khust has a population of 28,424, making it the #148 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Zakarpattia. Roughly 0.1% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,424

Rank in Ukraine

#148

Coordinates

48.17°N, 23.30°E

~164 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

582 km

361 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zakarpattia

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Uzhhorod	115,449	#37
Mukachevo	85,569	#48
Vynohradiv	25,317	#167
Berehove	23,325	#181
Svalyava	17,068	#237
Rakhiv	15,621	#259

Cities near Khust

Vynohradiv25,317 people · ~20 km away
Svalyava17,068 people · ~48 km away
Berehove23,325 people · ~49 km away
Mukachevo85,569 people · ~52 km away
Rakhiv15,621 people · ~68 km away
Uzhhorod115,449 people · ~90 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Khust?

Khust has a population of 28,424 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #148 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Khust in?

Khust is located in Zakarpattia, Ukraine.

Is Khust the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 582 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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