In 2025, another 400,000 Ukrainians left the country. Amid the ongoing hostilities, this may not be the last wave of migration, said Vasyl Voskoboinyk, head of the Migration Policy Office.
Data on the departure of Ukrainians in 2025
According to Vasyl Voskoboynik, In 2025, an additional 400,000 Ukrainian citizens moved abroad. This indicates that the high rate of migration caused by the current situation in the country will continue.
No official statistics on departure destinations and main destination countries have been released yet. However, according to Voskoboinik, this trend may continue.
Military operations as a factor of migration
The head of the Migration Policy Office emphasised that if the hostilities do not end, Ukraine may face a new wave of departures citizens. This may affect the demographic situation and the labour market.
Voskoboynik stressed that further developments directly depend on the security situation in the country.
Official position of the authorities
The Office of Migration Policy monitors the dynamics of out-migration and prepares relevant reports for the government. According to Voskoboinik, the authorities are taking measures to minimise the negative effects of the mass exodus. No specific new programmes or initiatives have been announced to support citizens who remain in Ukraine.
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