Zhytomyr Population 2026
Zhytomyr has a population of 261,624, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇺🇦 Ukraine, located in Zhytomyr Oblast. Roughly 0.7% of Ukraine's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Kyiv, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
261,624
Rank in Ukraine
#20
Coordinates
50.26°N, 28.68°E
~236 m elevation · Europe/Kyiv
Distance to capital (Kyiv)
133 km
83 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Zhytomyr?
Zhytomyr has a population of 261,624 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Ukraine.
What region is Zhytomyr in?
Zhytomyr is located in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine.
Is Zhytomyr the capital of Ukraine?
No, the capital of Ukraine is Kyiv, about 133 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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