- Ukraine has roughly 30 million internet users (30,000,000 people) — about 81.1% of the population and rank #35 globally.
- The apps people open most: WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, Viber. They cover Messaging, Social, Video, Shopping, Payments, News, Music, Travel, Tools, Mobility, Cloud storage, Security, AI assistants, Learning, Health, Parcels, Maps, Gaming, Reading and more.
- The one to know first: WhatsApp — The most widely used messenger on earth.
Ukraine in numbers
2025–2026- Internet users
- 30 million30,000,000 · #35
- Penetration
- 81.1%#109
- Population
- 37 million37,000,000 · #42
- GDP
- $191B#58
- GDP growth
- +3.2%#112
- GDP per person
- $5,157#141
- Land area
- 603.5k km²#45
- Capital
- Kyiv
- Region
- Europe
- Official languages
- Ukrainian
How Ukraine goes online
Since the full-scale invasion, Telegram has become the country's emergency channel: air-raid warnings, regional news and official statements arrive there before anything else. People curate channels the way they once curated newspapers, and a single message can empty a street. Ordinary chat apps handle family and work, but Telegram carries the weight of public information. Diia puts documents, permits and even some payments on the phone, which matters when offices are closed or bombed. Nova Poshta keeps everyday commerce moving, one parcel at a time.
Around 81.1%. With a population of about 37 million and 30 million online, roughly 7 million people are still offline — mostly because of rural coverage, device cost and age.
All 63 apps below are grouped by category.
What people actually use
63 Most-used appsWebsites people in Ukraine actually use
14The 14 sites locals open most often — news, shopping, search, banking and government services. Every link goes to the official site.
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Frequently asked questions
6 Q&AHow many people in Ukraine are online?
About 30 million (30,000,000 people). That works out to roughly 81.1% of the population, which puts Ukraine at #35 in the world for total internet users. Figures come from DataReportal’s Digital 2026, which draws on ITU and national statistics.
Which apps do people in Ukraine use most?
Mostly WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, Viber — they cover Messaging, Social, Video, Shopping, Payments, News, Music, Travel, Tools, Mobility, Cloud storage, Security, AI assistants, Learning, Health, Parcels, Maps, Gaming, Reading. The full list, grouped by category, is further down this page.
What is the leading Messaging app in Ukraine?
WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, Viber dominate this space. The best-known is WhatsApp — The most widely used messenger on earth.
How high is internet penetration in Ukraine?
Around 81.1%. With a population of about 37 million and 30 million online, roughly 7 million people are still offline — mostly because of rural coverage, device cost and age.
Where do these app facts come from?
Usage figures come from DataReportal’s Digital 2026 (Kepios, based on ITU and national statistics); app details come from each product’s official site. Updated 2026-11-12.
Which websites are most popular in Ukraine?
The everyday ones are Ukrainska Pravda, Rozetka, Diia, plus the other 14 sites listed above. They cover news, shopping, search, banking and official paperwork, and every link points to the official site.
Sources
Updated 2026-11-12- DataReportal — Digital 2026
- ITU — Statistics
- Official product sites
World Sites & Apps. “Ukraine: internet and everyday apps”. 2026. https://abcvv.com/c/ua-en.html