Poland vs Ukraine: Total population in thousands
Poland
38,141
in 2025
Ukraine
38,980
in 2025
Poland rank
16th
Ukraine rank
14th
Total population in thousands over time
- Poland
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 38,980 against 38,141 in Poland, a difference of 839.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ukraine ahead.
Poland ranks 16th and Ukraine ranks 14th of 75 countries.
Ukraine has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38,132 | 47,901 | 9,769 | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 38,233 | 45,808 | 7,575 | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 38,340 | 40,767 | 2,427 | Ukraine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Poland or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 38,980 against 38,141 in Poland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Poland and Ukraine?
- 839, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Ukraine?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Poland and Ukraine rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Poland ranks 16th and Ukraine ranks 14th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.