Ukraine: housing

How fast are construction costs rising in Ukraine?

Construction prices in Ukraine were 25.4% higher in August 2026 than a year earlier, according to the State Statistics Service's main indicators, updated 14 October 2026. They rose 1.7% in the month.

Over January to August 2026, construction prices averaged 18.0% higher than a year before. The index measures building costs, not house prices or rents. Construction output in January to August 2026 was 9.9% lower than a year earlier.

Official sources: State Statistics Service: main indicators

Are rents rising in Ukraine?

Housing rents continued to rise amid increased internal migration, according to the National Bank of Ukraine's September 2026 inflation update, which gives services inflation of 13.7% year on year.

The update does not give a separate rent figure. The Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity says it is working on a pilot model of social rental housing to widen access to housing for those who need it, including displaced people. No official house price index was found on the State Statistics Service site.

Official sources: National Bank of Ukraine: September 2026 inflation update · Ministry of Social Policy: meeting with UNHCR

How many people in Ukraine live in cities?

69.6%: that is the share of people living in urban areas in Ukraine for 2025, according to the UN Population Division. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 69.6%, and Ukraine placed 27th highest of 52. World rank, highest first: 77th of 193.

How common are informal settlements in Ukraine?

The latest figure from UN-Habitat, for 2018, is 1.1%. That is the lowest since at least 2006. It is 15th highest of 42 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 0.2%. World rank, highest first: 116th of 161.

What share of people in Ukraine have electricity?

In 2024, the share of people with access to electricity in Ukraine was 100.0%, according to the World Bank. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 100.0%, and Ukraine placed 1st highest of 52. Of 193 countries with 2024 data, 1st highest.

What is access to safe water in Ukraine?

WHO and UNICEF puts the share of people using safely managed drinking water in Ukraine at 87.9% in 2024. Since 2005 it has ranged from 72.0% (2005) to 89.4% (2012). Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 96.7%, and Ukraine placed 36th highest of 51. World rank, highest first: 55th of 134.

What is access to sanitation in Ukraine?

92.4%: that is the share of people using safely managed sanitation in Ukraine for 2024, according to WHO and UNICEF. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 19th highest of 45 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 90.2%. Of 134 countries with 2024 data, 31st highest.

How many people in Ukraine cook with wood or charcoal?

According to the WHO, the share of people using clean cooking fuels in Ukraine was 97.0% in 2024. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 99.0%, and Ukraine placed 35th highest of 51. World rank, highest first: 71st of 192.