In November 2025, the growth rate of Ukraine’s real gross domestic product accelerated to 5.3% year-on-year, significantly higher than the October figure of 2.3%. Experts note that key factors behind this growth included the activation of agriculture, the recovery of domestic trade, the development of construction, and a revival in the manufacturing sector.
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Impact of Infrastructure Programs and International Aid
An important role in supporting the economy was played by the implementation of state programs for recovery and business development. Their funding is provided through international financial assistance, which allows for the activation of domestic production. Significant contributions to GDP growth also came from budget expenditures on the capital reconstruction and repair of damaged critical infrastructure, the construction of housing within the “eRecovery” and “eHousing” programs, as well as the procurement of products from the Ukrainian defense industry.
“The Ukrainian economy continues to grow despite disruptions in energy supply caused by massive attacks on critical infrastructure; businesses are further adapting to challenging conditions,” noted Ukraine’s Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev.
Structural Changes and Comparison with the Russian Economy
The economic growth rates of Ukraine significantly exceed those of the Russian Federation. In October, Russia’s real GDP grew by only 1.6%, while Ukraine recorded 2.3% in October and 5.3% in November. Additionally, positive structural changes are observed in the country: the share of high value-added activities is increasing. For example, the share of machine engineering in the structure of industrial product sales has risen to 9% compared to 5.7% in 2021. Manufacturing enterprises are demonstrating increased utilization of production capacities in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, furniture production, wood processing, food, and textile industries.