In November 2025, the Ukrainian labor market is experiencing a significant imbalance between the number of job seekers and available vacancies. According to the National Bank of Ukraine, the annual growth rate of resumes, representing the supply of labor, stands at 27%. Meanwhile, the increase in the number of vacancies, reflecting the demand for workers, has been much more modest—only 9% on a yearly basis.
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Staff shortages remain a key issue for businesses
Despite the rising number of job seekers, the lack of workers continues to be the main obstacle for enterprises. According to surveys conducted among Ukrainian companies, the shortage of labor has been identified since November 2024 as the primary factor hindering business development. Throughout 2025, this indicator remained at a consistently high level, although it gradually showed a trend towards decline.
The unemployment rate among IDPs significantly exceeds the national average
Another significant problem in the labor market is the elevated unemployment rate among internally displaced persons (IDPs). Citing data from the International Organization for Migration, the National Bank reports:
“The unemployment rate among internally displaced persons in Ukraine is 17%, which is nearly twice as high as the rate among citizens who returned to Ukraine after leaving (9%) and those who did not leave their place of permanent residence (10%).”
According to IOM estimates, in September 2025, the number of IDPs in Ukraine reached 3.7 million. The higher unemployment rate in this category significantly impacts the overall employment situation in the country.