The Office of Migration Policy has made a not-so-cheerful forecast regarding Ukraine's future - it will not be beneficial for anyone to rebuild the country after the war.
Experts predict that within the next two years, about 400,000 people will leave the country, and most of them do not plan to return. This could trigger a new wave of labor emigration, affecting up to 2 million Ukrainians.
The head of the Office of Migration Policy, Vasyl Voskoboynyk, emphasized that 'we will find ourselves in a situation where the West will invest in Ukraine: money will come to us for infrastructure projects, for the restoration of enterprises, but the question is – who will physically work? Because our workforce is decreasing.'
The loss of population may become a serious problem in the labor market, complicating economic recovery and leading to inflation due to a shortage of labor. Moreover, the policy of European countries aimed at retaining Ukrainian workers may exacerbate the labor shortage in Ukraine and reduce the domestic consumer market.
Ukrainian migrants already play an important role in the economies of host countries, actively participating in labor processes and paying taxes. However, the mass exodus of youth abroad for studies may lead to significant losses of personnel and knowledge in Ukraine.
According to the Office of Migration Policy, serious emigration of Ukrainians is expected over the next two years, which may lead to significant economic problems and complicate the recovery process of the country after the war. Against this background, the participation of Ukrainians in international labor processes may accelerate economic growth but may also lead to a shortage of labor and loss of qualified specialists in their home country.