In November 2025, the labor market in Ukraine faced a significant imbalance: the number of individuals seeking employment is increasing much faster than the number of available job vacancies. According to the National Bank of Ukraine, over the year, the number of submitted resumes rose by an average of 27%, while job vacancies increased by only 9% year-on-year. This indicates that competition for jobs is rising, making it increasingly difficult to find suitable vacancies.
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Labor shortages remain a key issue for businesses
Despite the growing number of job seekers, the shortage of labor continues to be a major problem for Ukrainian enterprises, starting from November 2024. Throughout 2025, this trend persisted, although the level of worker shortages gradually decreased. This suggests that many employers still face difficulties in recruiting staff, particularly in certain sectors.
Internally displaced persons: unemployment nearly twice the average
The National Bank also highlighted the situation regarding unemployment among internally displaced persons (IDPs). According to the International Organization for Migration, the unemployment rate among IDPs in Ukraine reaches 17%, which is nearly twice the figures for other population categories. In comparison, among those who returned to Ukraine after leaving, this figure is 9%, while among individuals who have not left their permanent residence, it is 10%. As of September 2025, the number of IDPs in Ukraine was estimated at 3.7 million people.
The number of job seekers is rising, and the shortage of labor remains the number one issue for surveyed enterprises since November 2024.
Thus, the high unemployment rate among internally displaced persons significantly impacts the overall state of the labor market in the country and complicates the situation for all market participants.