Capital of Ukraine: Kyiv
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv. Ukraine sits in Europe, has a population of 38,000,000, and uses the UAH. Official languages include Ukrainian.
Quick facts
- Capital: Kyiv
- Continent: Europe
- Population: ~38,000,000
- Area: 603,500 km²
- Population density: 63.0 people per km²
- Official language: Ukrainian
- Currency: UAH
- ISO code: UA
How big is Ukraine?
By population, Ukraine ranks 39th in the world, holding roughly 0.48% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 45th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Ukraine has 63.0 people per square kilometre, which is close to the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.
Within Europe, Ukraine is the 8th most populous country of 46.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Ukraine in population are Morocco (37,457,971) and Canada (38,929,902).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Madagascar (587,041 km²) and Central African Republic (622,984 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
Ukrainian is listed as an official language of Ukraine alone, which is unusual — most official languages are shared across borders.
Ukraine uses the UAH, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Ukraine in Europe
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Ukraine belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Ukraine and a page on the flag of Ukraine.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ukraine?
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.
What is the population of Ukraine?
About 38,000,000, making it the 39th most populous country in the world.
How big is Ukraine?
603,500 square kilometres, ranking 45th by land area, at a density of 63.0 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Ukraine use?
The UAH, which no other country uses.