Urban population growth in Ukraine

Ukraine: Urban population growth was 3.0% in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
3.0%
Change on year
up 619.9%
World rank
45th
of 217 countries
All-time high
3.2%
in 1961
All-time low
-8.3%
in 2023
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Urban population growth in Ukraine, 1961–2025

-7.5-5-2.502.5196119932025

Source: World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN). Measured in annual %.

Analysis

In 2025, urban population growth in Ukraine stood at 3.0%.

That represents a change of up 619.9% on the previous year and up 1,260.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, urban population growth in Ukraine peaked at 3.2% in 1961 and was at its lowest, -8.3%, in 2023.

Ukraine ranks 45th of 217 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.5% 2.3% 3.2% 9
1970s 1.9% 1.4% 2.4% 10
1980s 1.3% 1.1% 1.5% 10
1990s -0.3% -1.0% 0.7% 10
2000s -0.5% -1.1% -0.2% 10
2010s -0.2% -0.5% -0.0% 10
2020s -2.3% -8.3% 3.0% 6

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  6. 48 Kiribati 2.9% compare

See the full ranking of 266 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is urban population growth in Ukraine?
Urban population growth in Ukraine was 3.0% in 2025, according to World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN).
What is the highest urban population growth recorded in Ukraine?
The highest recorded value was 3.2% in 1961.
What is the lowest urban population growth recorded in Ukraine?
The lowest recorded value was -8.3% in 2023.
How does Ukraine rank for urban population growth?
Ukraine ranks 45th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is urban population growth rising or falling in Ukraine?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,260.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ukraine data come from?
The figures come from World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN), published as part of Urban population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Urban population growth (annual %)
Unit
annual %
Source
World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
266 places, 17,259 data points, 1961–2025
Last refreshed

Annual urban population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear urban population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank total population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.