Half the Nation Gone: Ukraine’s Demographic Freefall

Ukraine’s ongoing population decline has accelerated dramatically due to the war. From 52 million in 1991, the population by 2025 has nearly halved. Official estimates put about 28–29 million people in Ukraine-controlled areas, but alternative methods like mobile phone and electricity data suggest possibly 33–34 million. Analysts, however, believe the true number of permanent residents may be below 24 million.

This uncertainty stems from wartime disruptions, refugee exodus, internal displacement, and falling birth rates. #Ukraine’s last #census was in 2001, forcing reliance on unconventional methods. The population is now older, more female, and significantly reduced, posing severe economic, military, and national stability challenges.

#War prevents traditional counting via censuses or registries, as millions have relocated, complicating government tracking. Basic #population questions for major cities remain unanswered.

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#BlackRock’s Larry #Fink says countries with xenophobic immigration policies and shrinking #demographics are better positioned for the future.

“Substituting humans for machines” will be easier, signaling fewer people as the goal in their cyberpunk dystopia.

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