Population Density in Ukraine from 1990 to 2021

The chart depicts a gradual decline in Ukraine's population density from 1992 to 2021. In 1992, the population density was 90 people per square kilometer, but by 2021, it had decreased to 76. This downward trend reflects a nearly 16% drop over the 30-year period. Several factors have influenced this decline, including a high emigration rate, particularly following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, as well as a declining birth rate and aging population. The population decline was further exacerbated by economic challenges and political instability, particularly following the annexation of Crimea in 2014. Despite some periods of stability, Ukraine's population density has consistently decreased, indicating long-term demographic shifts that may pose challenges for future economic growth and infrastructure development.