In early February 2025, 38% of Ukrainians believe that things in the country are developing in the right direction, while 46% hold the opposite opinion. This was shown by the results of a sociological survey by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS), conducted on February 2-6.
Compared to the first months of the full-scale invasion, the level of optimism in society has decreased. While in March 2022, 68% of respondents believed that the country was moving in the right direction, the share of such people has gradually decreased. At the same time, the number of those who believe that the development of events is wrong has increased.
The survey was conducted by telephone interview method, and 1,000 Ukrainians aged 18 and over participated in it.
In addition to assessing the situation in the country, KIIS also asked citizens about their main concerns.
- The economic crisis and inflation worry the largest number of respondents – 33% and 32%, respectively.
- Military risks – increased shelling and further occupation of territories – concern 27% and 25% of respondents.
- The demographic crisis is a threat to 18% of Ukrainians, and reduced support from international partners is a threat to 17%.
- The return of power and heating outages worries 16% of citizens, and the possibility of a political crisis worries 14%.
These data reflect the worrying mood in society and the challenges that Ukraine faces in 2025.
