According to IOM report, unemployment among recently displaced Ukrainians attains 24 Per Cent

A new report detailing the profound impact of nearly three years of war on the employment, mobility, and labour market dynamics in Ukraine was released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
It shows a higher unemployment rate (24%) among people recently displaced within Ukraine, compared to those displaced for one year or more (13%).
Alessia Schiavon, IOM Ukraine Chief of Mission highlights this disparity and the importance of targeted support of newly displaced individuals in rebuilding of their livelihoods and their future lives.
According to the report, a higher rate of unemployment (15%, compared to a national average of 11%) was recorded among working-age IDPs, as well as a higher proportion of unemployed job seekers (61%) compared to returning migrants and non-displaced individuals.
In spite of the massive decline in labour supply in the country due to the forced international migration of more than 6.7 million people, the employment rate among working-age respondents (18-60 years old) stands at 67 per cent (six percentage points lower than prior to February 2022).
The lack of local job opportunities and low wages are the most significant challenges that job seekers face in Ukraine. The low salaries and payment delays, prevalent in the public sector such as education and healthcare, have a disproportionately strong impact on the women working in these institutions.
Ongoing livelihood needs of millions of Ukrainians are also in the spotlight of the report. Nearly 5,000 people were provided with grants for micro-enterprises, vocational training, and livelihoods by IOM from January to October 2024. Totally half a million people got a direct assistance from the Organization.

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