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Ukraine’s population falls by more than 40 percent since 1991

Ukraine’s population has dropped from nearly 52 million in 1991 to fewer than 30 million today, with some estimates as low as 22 million. The decline stems from post-Soviet economic collapse, low birth rates, emigration, and the ongoing conflict.

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Ukraine’s population has dropped from nearly 52 million in 1991 to fewer than 30 million today, with some estimates as low as 22 million. The decline stems from post-Soviet economic collapse, low birth rates, emigration, and the ongoing conflict.