In November 2025, the growth rate of Ukraine’s real gross domestic product significantly accelerated, reaching 5.3% compared to 2.3% in October. The main factors behind this rise were the activation of agriculture, the development of domestic trade, an increase in construction volumes, and a revival in the manufacturing sector.
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Positive Dynamics Despite Challenging Conditions
As noted by the Ministry of Economy, the growth is occurring despite the difficulties caused by Russia’s massive attacks on critical infrastructure and disruptions in energy supply. Ukrainian businesses continue to adapt to new challenges while maintaining activity in key sectors.
“The Ukrainian economy continues to grow despite energy supply disruptions caused by massive attacks on critical infrastructure; businesses are further adapting to challenging conditions,” said Ukraine’s Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev.
State Support and Structural Changes in Industry
Ukraine is demonstrating higher economic growth rates than the Russian Federation: in October, Russia recorded a 1.6% GDP increase, while Ukraine achieved 2.3%, and in November, it reached 5.3%. A significant contribution to the economic recovery comes from business support and reconstruction programs funded by international financial assistance. Additionally, the economy is stimulated by state funding for capital reconstruction programs of damaged infrastructure, housing construction (initiatives “eRecovery” and “eHousing”), as well as the procurement of products from the defense industry.
There are also qualitative changes in the structure of industrial production: the share of enterprises producing high value-added products is increasing. In particular, the share of machine engineering in the structure of industrial sales has risen to 9% from 5.7% in 2021. Enterprises in the pharmaceutical, furniture, woodworking, food, and textile industries are showing increased utilization of production capacities, indicating a gradual recovery and development of Ukrainian industry.