Ukraine's budget for 2026 approved: where the trillions of hryvnias will go

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved the Law of Ukraine 'On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026' in the second reading. This document outlines the priorities of state policy for the next year, including defense, social protection, healthcare, and economic development.

'The Budget-2026 is becoming key during this period of difficulties. Despite the challenges, Ukraine continues to be a resilient state, ensuring defense capabilities and social support for our citizens. This budget directs all available resources to the critical needs of the country,' emphasized the Minister of Finance of Ukraine, Serhiy Marchenko.

Main indicators of the budget for 2026

• Revenues — UAH 2 trillion 917.9 billion (+UAH 415.3 billion compared to 2025)
• Expenditures — UAH 4 trillion 837.4 billion (+UAH 134.5 billion)
• Need for external support — UAH 2 trillion 79 billion

Main priorities of the Budget-2026

• Defense and security — UAH 2 trillion 806.2 billion (27.2% of GDP)
• Veteran policy — UAH 18.9 billion (+UAH 6.3 billion)
• Social protection — UAH 468.5 billion (+UAH 47.6 billion)
• Education — UAH 278.7 billion (+UAH 79.8 billion)
• Science — UAH 20.1 billion (+UAH 5.6 billion)
• Healthcare — UAH 258.6 billion (+UAH 38.8 billion)
• IDP support — UAH 72.6 billion (+UAH 16.5 billion)
• Demographic programs — UAH 24.5 billion
• Economic support — UAH 51.8 billion
• Housing policy — UAH 47 billion
• Agricultural sector — UAH 14.1 billion (+UAH 4.5 billion)
• Transfers to local budgets — UAH 293 billion
• Public investments — UAH 111.5 billion (+UAH 14.5 billion)

The document has been submitted for the President's signature. After the budget is published, it will come into effect and ensure stable financing of state programs in 2026.