Press
24.07.2025
How united are Ukrainians?
The Civil Network OPORA has presented the results of a study on the social unity of Ukrainians during wartime. To conduct the research, Rating Group surveyed over 2,000 respondents in Ukraine and approximately 400 Ukrainians abroad in April 2025.
What OPORA learned from Rating Group's data:
- The vast majority of Ukrainians (84% inside the country and 78% abroad) are proud to be citizens of Ukraine.
- Around 87% of respondents in Ukraine and 76% abroad feel emotionally attached to Ukraine.
- 75% of Ukrainians within the country and 71% abroad believe that people in Ukraine have a lot in common.
- 81% of respondents in Ukraine and 77% outside of it feel trusted by those around them.
- On the other hand, only 21% in Ukraine and 18% abroad say they trust most people.
The full research report is available in the attached file and on the Civil Network OPORA’s website.
Methodology
The study was conducted in two stages: first surveying Ukrainians within the country, then those living abroad.
Methodology for Ukrainians within the country
- Fieldwork dates: April 1–5, 2025
- Survey method: CATI-CAWI (respondents received a call to a randomly generated number and were then invited to complete an online questionnaire via a link).
- Sample size: 2,050 respondents
- Sample format: Random sample of mobile phone numbers (Ukrainian residents aged 18 and older in all regions except the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Donbas, as well as areas without Ukrainian mobile service at the time of the survey). Results were weighted using the latest data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine.
Methodology for Ukrainians abroad
- Fieldwork dates: April 5–7, 2025
- Survey method: CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interview) — online survey conducted via messengers and social media using the Rating Online platform.
- Sample size: 411 respondents
- Sample format: Ukrainians aged 18 and older who found temporary refuge in European countries after February 24, 2022. Results were weighted using current UNHCR data (number of Ukrainians who applied for asylum, temporary protection, or similar national protection programs).
