MigrantoImmigrants in Ukraine
4.6M foreign-born residents — the #14 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 83% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Russia | 3375095 |
| Belarus | 252977 |
| Kazakhstan | 228982 |
| Uzbekistan | 226478 |
| Moldova | 154284 |
| Azerbaijan | 84792 |
| Georgia | 66350 |
| Armenia | 48740 |
| Tajikistan | 30256 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 27538 |
| Lithuania | 25157 |
| Turkmenistan | 23286 |
| Latvia | 20086 |
| Vietnam | 12764 |
| Estonia | 10531 |
| China | 6757 |
| Afghanistan | 4956 |
| India | 3931 |
| Israel | 3864 |
| Syria | 3832 |
| Jordan | 3825 |
| Poland | 3170 |
| USA | 2819 |
| Iran | 2199 |
| Lebanon | 1816 |
| Morocco | 1789 |
| Bulgaria | 1784 |
| Palestine | 1558 |
| Turkey | 1394 |
| Germany | 1114 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 83%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Ukraine.
Russia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Russia accounts for 73% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 5%.
Ukraine is a primary destination for emigrants from Russia
Ukraine attracts 37% of all emigrants from Russia, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
A significant share of the population of Moldova has settled here
More than 1 in 16 people from Moldova now live in Ukraine — 154.3K people, representing 6.42% of the population of Moldova.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 8 residents of Ukraine is foreign-born — 4.6M out of 37.9M, representing 12.2% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 6481438 |
| 1995 | 5774245 |
| 2000 | 5137559 |
| 2005 | 4694360 |
| 2010 | 4479641 |
| 2015 | 4495836 |
| 2020 | 4571036 |
| 2024 | 4632124 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Russia | Belarus | Kazakhstan | Uzbekistan | Moldova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5018098 | 403448 | 330947 | 131997 | 180029 |
| 1995 | 4355392 | 339992 | 290731 | 190478 | 174541 |
| 2000 | 3745842 | 280687 | 254065 | 251285 | 171185 |
| 2005 | 3422713 | 256474 | 232148 | 229608 | 156418 |
| 2010 | 3265811 | 244715 | 221504 | 219081 | 149246 |
| 2015 | 3275758 | 245534 | 222245 | 219814 | 149745 |
| 2020 | 3330586 | 249641 | 225962 | 223491 | 152249 |
| 2024 | 3375095 | 252977 | 228982 | 226478 | 154284 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Ukraine as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Ukraine
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Ukraine?
Around 4.6M foreign-born residents live in Ukraine, making it the #14-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Ukraine come from?
Most immigrants in Ukraine come from Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan — these three countries account for about 83% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Ukraine are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 12% of the population of Ukraine — that's 4.6M out of a total population of 37.9M.
How has immigration to Ukraine changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Ukraine has changed from 4.5M to 4.6M people, a change of about 3%.
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