The State Statistics Service of Ukraine states that as of August 1, 2017 in Ukraine (excluding the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula) there were 42 million 456 thousand. human. "The number of available population in Ukraine, according to estimates, as of August 1, 2017 was 42,456.0 thousand. individuals. During January-July of 2017 the population decreased by 128,5 thousand. persons, "the State Statistics Committee said in a statement.. It is noted that the death rate exceeds the birth rate: there are 61 newborns per 100 deceased.

Original article: The population is declining: in the State Statistics Committee counted Ukrainians.