According to the Ministry of Economy, as a result of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, about 6.2 million Ukrainians have left their homeland and are now abroad. In addition, more than 5 million people have been granted the status of internally displaced persons. This was reported by Deputy Minister of Economy Tetyana Berezhna, Ukrinform reports.

The conclusions about the number of Ukrainians abroad are based on a comparison of information from various sources, including data from the State Border Guard Service. Tetiana Berezhna emphasized that the figures obtained are an indicator of how many people have left Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's aggression.

There are various sources of information on the number of Ukrainians abroad, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Eurostat, which keeps records of Ukrainians temporarily residing in the EU. Data from mobile operators and analytical institutions are also taken into account.

In addition, more than 5 million internally displaced persons have been registered in Ukraine who were forced to leave their homes due to the military conflict in the east of the country. However, the actual number of people who were forced to move because of the war may be higher than the official figures, as not all citizens are recognized as internally displaced persons.

The situation with Ukrainians abroad and internally displaced persons has become one of the main socio-economic problems of the country due to the duration and intensity of the armed conflict. Information on the number of IDPs and their status is important for developing effective programs to help and support this category of citizens who have become victims of hostilities.