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Kyiv (3.0 million inhabitants): major city of Ukraine, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Kyiv

CountryUkraine
Population3.0 million
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Kyiv?

Kyiv has a metropolitan population of 3.0 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Kyiv located?

Kyiv is in Ukraine. It is the national capital of Ukraine.

What is Kyiv known for?

Kyiv is the national capital of Ukraine. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Ukraine factbook for the wider national picture.

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