Ternopil Population 2026

Ternopil has a population of 225,238, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Ternopil. Roughly 0.6% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

225,238

Rank in Ukraine

#27

Coordinates

49.55°N, 25.59°E

~320 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv

Distance to capital (Kyiv)

366 km

227 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ternopil

City	Population	Rank in Ukraine
Chortkiv	28,393	#149
Kremenets	21,063	#196
Berezhany	17,697	#232

Cities near Ternopil

Volochysk18,474 people · ~44 km away
Berezhany17,697 people · ~49 km away
Zolochiv22,608 people · ~57 km away
Kremenets21,063 people · ~61 km away
Chortkiv28,393 people · ~62 km away
Brody23,134 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ternopil?

Ternopil has a population of 225,238 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Ukraine.

What region is Ternopil in?

Ternopil is located in Ternopil, Ukraine.

Is Ternopil the capital of Ukraine?

No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 366 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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