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Ukrainian Scorecard

Country profile

Ukraine is a large Eastern European country with expansive fertile plains, a deep cultural heritage, and a strategic position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It has a population of 37.7 million, a population growth rate of -8.42%, and a median age of 41.98 years.

Its history includes periods of Kievan Rus, Polish and Russian influence, and a strong national identity forged through centuries of struggle and resilience.

Today, Ukraine is working to strengthen its democratic institutions and economy while preserving its rich traditions in folk art, music, and literature.

Its capital city is Kyiv.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Ukraine improved by 19.4% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Ukraine worsened by 3.8% from 2020 to 2021

Inflation Rate in Ukraine improved by 49.4% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Ukraine worsened by 5.9% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Ukraine improved by 3.8% from 2019 to 2020

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Ukraine improved by 1.1% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Ukraine improved by 2.5% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Ukraine worsened by 3.9% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Ukraine improved by 4.1% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Ukraine worsened by 2.0% from 2022 to 2023

Freedom in the World in Ukraine improved by 4.1% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Ukraine improved by 1.3% from 2020 to 2021

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Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Ukraine improved by 9.1% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption in Ukraine worsened by 9.5% from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Ukraine improved by 0.8% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Ukraine improved by 28.1% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Ukraine improved by 26.7% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law in Ukraine improved by 3.3% from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Ukraine worsened by 339.1% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Ukraine worsened by 5.2% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Ukraine improved by 4.4% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Ukraine improved by 2.3% from 2020 to 2021