Population change in Ukraine: new data after five years of war
According to Forbes Ukraine, Ukraine's population is estimated at 35-35.5 million people, down significantly from the last census in 2001, when it was 48.5 million. These figures are close to the population levels of Ukraine in the 1920s, raising concerns about the country's demographic situation given the effects of rapid migration and hostilities.
Source Forbes UA
In the unpredictable situation of the war, Ukrainian statistics have not been updated since 2022, and expert estimates of the population range from 28 million to 37.9 million, including the occupied territories. This indicates significant demographic changes that will affect the country's economy and social structure.
Ensuring an adequate population census becomes an important step for the state, which needs timely and accurate data to plan social and economic reforms. In the long run, the development of an effective statistical base will allow the government to better respond to the challenges faced by the country during the war and its recovery.
