Kyiv had an estimated population of 2,952,301 on January 1, 2022.
Kyiv is Ukraine’s capital and most populous city, built along both banks of the Dnieper River in the country’s north-central region. It is the political, educational, scientific and cultural centre of Ukraine, as well as the seat of national government.
The population figure belongs to the city’s administrative boundaries, which cover about 839 square kilometres and are divided into 10 districts. It should not be confused with the wider Kyiv metropolitan area, whose population is larger and includes surrounding settlements.
The city’s name is associated with Kyi, one of the legendary founders of Kyiv. Readers may also encounter “Kiev,” an English spelling inherited from Russian usage; “Kyiv” is the official Ukrainian-based transliteration used by the Ukrainian government and many international institutions.