According to the demographer, about 63% of people aged 18 to 64 have left Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion by Russia, the majority of those who left Ukraine have been women, children, and people of working age. As a result, the share of pensioners has significantly increased, creating economic problems for the country.
Alexander Gladun, Deputy Director for Research at the M.V. Ptukha Institute of Demography and Social Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and Doctor of Economic Sciences, stated in the program "European Space" on Espreso that such migration has changed the age structure of the population in Ukraine.
The expert noted that, according to Eurostat, approximately 40% of men and 60% of women have left Ukraine. In terms of age groups, 6% of people are aged 65 and older.
Gladun also added that about 63% of people aged 18 to 64 and around 31% of children under 18 have left Ukraine. According to him, due to the war, the country has been predominantly abandoned by children, the working population, and some pensioners.
"The majority of pensioners have remained in Ukraine. This has led to an increase in the percentage of pensioners in the age structure of the population currently in Ukraine, while the share of those engaged in the economy has decreased," said Gladun.
The expert emphasized that such migration has resulted in a decrease in contributions to state social funds. However, the need for pension payments and other support for the population remains.
