Quality of Life of the Population of Ukraine: State, Trends, Prospects
Authors:   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Kyryliuk Volodymyr V. , Koliadych Oleksandr I. ,   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Shevchuk Olena V. ,   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman
Published: September 2024

The aim of the article is to study the state of quality of life of the population of Ukraine under martial law, to determine the main trends and prospects for its post-war development. The article identifies and analyzes the main components of the quality of life of the population on the basis of generalization of various scientific approaches, taking into account the availability, relevance and accuracy of statistical data. Several scientific approaches to the essence and components of the quality of life of the population are reflected: all these approaches are united by the understanding of the quality of life as a dualism of external factors and one’s own subjective assessment. The main groups of indicators of the quality of life of the population, on the basis of which the integral indicator can be calculated, are defined: demographic, incomes of the population, employment and unemployment, educational services, access to medical services, housing conditions, environmental. On the basis of the above mentioned groups of indicators, analytical and statistical data are analyzed and the problems are allocated. The biggest problem for Ukrainians, which affects and exacerbates problems in other areas, is the ongoing war, and our victory is a starting point for the restoration, development and improvement of the quality of life of the population of Ukraine. Significant obstacles to the development of the quality of life of the population are problems related to demography and the economy. Demographic problems are associated with the decline in the population of our country as a result of migration, the deaths of military and civilians in combat zones, attacks by missiles and Shahed drones of peaceful Ukrainian cities, the aging of the nation, and a decrease in the share of young people. Economic problems are caused by rising prices, inflation, a decrease in the purchasing power of the population, the destruction or closure of small and medium-sized businesses, and the loss of large industrial enterprises in the south and east of Ukraine. In the period of post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, there is a prospect and forecast for the growth of most components of the quality of life of the population, though this process requires a number of measures, implementation of practical actions and social programs. First of all, it is necessary to develop the economy and labor market, support young people and small and medium-sized businesses. Secondly, it is necessary to direct the efforts of the State and relevant institutions to the development of education, culture and the social sphere in general. We should not forget about the development of the housing stock, improving the living conditions of citizens and ensuring environmental safety. All this is possible under the condition of high-quality interaction between the State, business and society.