Ukraine: Population drops by 10 million since Russia invaded in 2014, UNFPA reports
The population of Ukraine has fallen by 10 million since Russia annexed Crimea and began supporting separatists in the east of the country in 2014, according to a new report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The report, released on 24 February 2023, the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, found that the country’s population had declined from 44.2 million in 2014 to 34.2 million in 2023.
The decline is due to a number of factors, including the loss of territory to Russia, the displacement of millions of people within Ukraine, and the emigration of millions more to other countries.
The report also found that the war has had a significant impact on the lives of women and girls in Ukraine. The conflict has led to increased violence against women and girls, including sexual violence, and has disrupted access to essential services such as healthcare and education.
“The war in Ukraine has had a devastating impact on the lives of women and girls,” said Natalia Kanem, UNFPA’s Executive Director. “They have been subjected to violence, displacement, and loss. We must do everything we can to protect and support them.”
The report calls for increased international support for Ukraine, including financial aid, humanitarian assistance, and technical assistance to help the country recover from the war.
Key findings of the report:
- The population of Ukraine has declined by 10 million since 2014, from 44.2 million to 34.2 million.
- The decline is due to a number of factors, including the loss of territory to Russia, the displacement of millions of people within Ukraine, and the emigration of millions more to other countries.
- The war has had a significant impact on the lives of women and girls in Ukraine, including increased violence against women and girls, including sexual violence, and disruption of access to essential services such as healthcare and education.
- The report calls for increased international support for Ukraine, including financial aid, humanitarian assistance, and technical assistance to help the country recover from the war.
Ukraine: Population drops by 10 million since Russia invaded in 2014, UNFPA reports
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