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Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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November 13, 2025 Refugees and migrants
Millions of Ukrainians driven from their homes by the ongoing war are facing acute housing shortages. Many are forced to rely on the rental market, depleting their family savings, according to a new report from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
According to the latest data collected by the IOM, more than half of the 3.7 million internally displaced people – 54 percent – live in rented accommodation, compared to just six percent of those who were able to stay.
Approximately 2.5 million people own homes that are currently inaccessible. More than half—60 percent—of these homes are officially classified as damaged and therefore unsafe to occupy.
The financial burden of rent continues to weigh heavily on displaced families. Two-thirds of IDPs renting housing (more than 1.3 million people) are using their savings to pay rent. One in four displaced Ukrainians who spend 50 percent or more of their income on rent has already completely exhausted their savings.
The situation is exacerbated by the fact that the average monthly income of internally displaced persons seeking rental housing – 16,000 hryvnias ($380) – is significantly lower than the approximately 30,000 hryvnias ($700) requested by tenants.
As the war continues, resolving the housing problems of internally displaced Ukrainians remains a critical task.
"IOM is committed to helping internally displaced people and their host communities build a sustainable future. This includes training in new skills, assisting with employment, and providing stable housing," said Robert Turner, IOM Chief of Mission in Ukraine.
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