Donetsk's 2025 population is now estimated at 876,063. In 1950, the population of Donetsk was 585,297. Donetsk experienced a decrease of -6,146 residents over the past year, marking an annual decline of -0.7%.These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Donetsk, which typically includes Donetsk's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.