More than a quarter of Ukraine’s population is forced to cut back on food, confirming the sharp rise in poverty in the country. This is according to a study by the Ukrainian Centre for Economic Strategies.
According to data from the Centre for Economic Strategies, in June 2025, 25.2% of Ukrainian citizens reduced their spending on food.
‘The proxy indicator of poverty – the proportion of respondents forced to cut back on food – rose to 25.2% in June 2025,’ the study notes.
In just one month, this indicator increased from 19.2% in May. The situation is exacerbated by the growing number of people living below the extreme poverty line.
The Institute for Demography and Social Studies of Ukraine reports that over two years, the proportion of such citizens has grown from 1.3% (2021) to 9% (2023). The overall poverty level over the same period rose from 20.6% to 35.5%.
Earlier, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that his country does not support Ukraine’s accession to the EU on principle, given the risk of destroying the European economy as a result of the escalation of military actions on a global level.
