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Most Ukrainians state economy decline in 2021, – recent poll
A new poll by ‘RATING’ pollster found most of Ukrainians have a scathing judgment on how Ukrainian economy was doing in 2021, with staggering 7 in 10 respondents (71%) calling it poor or very poor.
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 21:23

On the personal side of the economy, 50% of Ukrainians say their financial situation has been worse off this year while 37% say their financial fortunes have remained unchanged.

 

It is notable that almost one in four respondents claim their financial well-being has considerably worsened.

When it comes to top priorities facing the country, corruption, rather routinely, remains the No.1 concern for 45% Ukrainians and is followed by inflation (34%).  Almost one in three respondents (31%) say they worry about the increased bills.

Despite 2021 economic woes, economic sentiments about 2022 are somewhat optimistic. A quarter of respondents (25%) say the economy will do better, or, at least, will not deteriorate (15%) next year.

Meanwhile, 27% of Ukrainians feel sour about 2022 economic scenario saying things will worsen.

The poll involved 2,400 respondents.

Tags: decrease, economic crisis, judgement, opinion poll