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Growing Need for Multiple Jobs in Ukraine

May 20, 2026 at 11:18
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✦ AI Summary
  • 45% of Ukrainians have not changed jobs in a year
  • 30% of respondents are currently unemployed
  • Only 1% found their first job this year

A recent survey conducted by Rakuten Viber indicates a troubling trend in the Ukrainian job market, where 10% of individuals are compelled to hold multiple jobs to make ends meet.

Current Employment Landscape

While 45% of Ukrainians have remained with their current employer for the past year, a concerning one-third of the population is unemployed. Additionally, 9% intend to explore new job opportunities in the near future, and only 10% successfully transitioned to a new role voluntarily.

  • 30% of respondents reported being out of work, with 19% having been unemployed for a year.
  • A mere 2% of the workforce is engaged in freelance work exclusively.
  • Only 1% secured their first job in the current year.
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