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Ukraine's Population Plummets by 10 Million Since Russian Invasion

The UN reports a dramatic decline due to mass displacement, falling birth rates, and war casualties.

A security member helps to move the belongings of a family fleeing the Russian attack on Ukraine after their arrival at a temporary refugee shelter in Hanau, Germany, March 2, 2023. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
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Un cimetière à Zaporijia, en Ukraine, le 17 mai 2024.
Face à l’avancée des troupes russes dans le Donbass, les derniers wagons d’évacuation de la population quittent les territoires de l’Est, emmenant environ 200 personnes loin du front.

Overview

  • Ukraine's population has decreased by approximately a quarter since February 2022, now standing at around 35 million.
  • The exodus of 6.7 million refugees, primarily to Europe, accounts for the largest portion of the decline.
  • Ukraine's birth rate has dropped to about one child per woman, one of the lowest globally, exacerbating the demographic crisis.
  • War-related deaths, estimated in the tens of thousands, further contribute to the population decrease.
  • A full assessment of the war's impact on Ukraine's demographics awaits a comprehensive post-conflict census.