Ukraine
Fields of Sunflowers, Spirit of Resistance
Overview
Europe's second-largest country by area, with a cultural traditions of Cossack history, lively cities, and fertile "breadbasket" farmland, defending its sovereignty since 2022.
Geographic Context
Region
Europe
Subregion
Eastern Europe
Land Area
603,500 km²
Capital
Kyiv
Languages
Ukrainian
Currencies
Ukrainian hryvnia (₴)
At a Glance
43
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
51
Freedom
53
Security
25
Life Expectancy
70.9 yrs
Median Age
42 yrs
Urbanization
70%
Cost Index
29
Housing Index
18
Healthcare Access
55/100
Climate
Average Temperature
11.6°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Gorodskoy okrug Feodosiya 13.6°C
2 Batal’noye 13.6°C
3 Beregovoye 13.6°C
4 Blizhneye 13.6°C
5 Gorodskoy okrug Alushta 13.1°C
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 29
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 18
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 18.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 18.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 17/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 11/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 132 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 97
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 36.65% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 62 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 51/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025