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War in Ukraine Sparks Decline in Birth and Marriage Rates

1/10/2026

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The war in Ukraine drives a decline in marriage and birth rates, with Ukraine's population projected to reach 25.2 million by 2051.
Olena, a Ukrainian woman, is freezing her eggs amid war uncertainty.
Daria, a Ukrainian woman, struggles to find partners as many men are conscripted or traumatized.
Demographer Oleksandr Hladun warns these trends threaten Ukraine's long-term security, noting a 17 million population decline since independence in 1991.

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Story summary

The war in Ukraine drives a decline in marriage and birth rates, with Ukraine's population projected to reach 25.2 million by 2051.
Olena, a Ukrainian woman, is freezing her eggs amid war uncertainty.
Daria, a Ukrainian woman, struggles to find partners as many men are conscripted or traumatized.
Demographer Oleksandr Hladun warns these trends threaten Ukraine's long-term security, noting a 17 million population decline since independence in 1991.