Rivne Population 2026

Rivne has a population of 243,873, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Rivne Oblast. Roughly 0.6% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

243,873

Rank in Ukraine

#22

Coordinates

50.62°N, 26.24°E

~175 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

303 km

188 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Rivne Oblast

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Varash	42,000	#108
Dubno	37,257	#119
Kostopil	30,838	#139
Sarny	28,865	#146
Zdolbuniv	24,501	#171

Cities near Rivne

Zdolbuniv24,501 people · ~11 km away
Kostopil30,838 people · ~32 km away
Dubno37,257 people · ~41 km away
Netishyn36,492 people · ~44 km away
Slavuta35,068 people · ~57 km away
Lutsk215,986 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rivne?

Rivne has a population of 243,873 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Rivne in?

Rivne is located in Rivne Oblast, Ukraine.

Is Rivne the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 303 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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