MICS 2025–2026 Results: The First Survey in 14 Years
Nearly 16,200 families participated in a large-scale survey on the situation of children and families in Ukraine.
59% of families have faced income loss, forced displacement, health issues, or difficulties accessing basic services due to the full-scale invasion. Only 48% of children aged 3–4 attend kindergarten. At the same time, 73.1% of children aged 2–4 are developing according to age-appropriate norms in terms of health, learning, and psychosocial well-being. These are the findings of the MICS 2025–2026 survey, conducted in Ukraine for the first time in 14 years. The Ministry of Social Policy will incorporate these results into its work, particularly when planning future support for children and families. "The results of this study are important for identifying gaps and determining where public investments can yield the greatest impact. Therefore, one of the key takeaways for us is the need to invest in children. This is not merely a matter of sectoral policy; it is also directly about the conditions that enable families to live, care for their children, work, and play an active role in society. It is also a matter of demographic resilience and Ukraine’s recovery," - noted Denys Ulyutin. One of the Ministry's current priorities is developing accessible childcare services, enabling parents to work, provide for their families, and plan their futures in Ukraine. The results were presented at a meeting titled "The Situation of Children and Youth in Ukraine: Data, Priorities, and Investments," organized by UNICEF Ukraine. Further details on the survey results and the related discussions are available on theMinistry of Social Policy’s website.