Migrant populations in Ukraine
Ukraine: Migrant populations was 5.06 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
5.06 million
World rank
14th
of 228 countries
All-time high
6.89 million
in 1990
All-time low
4.82 million
in 2010
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Ukraine, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in Ukraine stood at 5.06 million.
That represents a change of up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Ukraine peaked at 6.89 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 4.82 million, in 2010.
Ukraine ranks 14th of 228 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Migrant populations in Ukraine, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.89 million | — |
| 1995 | 6.17 million | -10.5% |
| 2000 | 5.53 million | -10.5% |
| 2005 | 5.05 million | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 4.82 million | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 4.92 million | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 5.00 million | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 5.06 million | +1.3% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 5.06 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 27.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ukraine's 5.06 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 11.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.53 million | 6.17 million | 6.89 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.29 million | 5.05 million | 5.53 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.87 million | 4.82 million | 4.92 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 5.03 million | 5.00 million | 5.06 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ukraine
More population data for Ukraine
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8622 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32,868 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.697 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8225 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -1.65 (2100)
- Population density 26.23 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 402,266 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Ukraine?
- Migrant populations in Ukraine was 5.06 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 6.89 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.82 million in 2010.
- How does Ukraine rank for migrant populations?
- Ukraine ranks 14th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ukraine data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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