Sharp increase in the emigration of Ukrainians aged 18-22: what statistics showed for September.

Growth of young Ukrainians leaving the country

According to inkorr.com: In September, Polish border guards recorded a substantial increase in the number of young Ukrainians crossing the border. According to Zaxid.net, the entry of citizens aged 18-22 increased more than tenfold compared to the previous month.

At the same time, the number of Ukrainians leaving Poland and returning home has increased by 3.5 times. Official data indicates that in September, more than 56 thousand young Ukrainians in this age category arrived in Poland, while over 19.2 thousand departed back.

'According to current legislation and the existing state reporting system, there are no separate statistical records regarding the number of instances of crossing the state border by Ukrainian males aged 18 to 22,' officials in the 7th Carpathian border unit reported.

The government has amended exit rules for men during martial law according to the president's directive. Since August 28, Ukrainian border guards have begun allowing men aged 18 to 22 inclusive to cross the state border.

In September, a noticeable increase in the number of young Ukrainians crossing the border with Poland has been observed. It is worth noting that there has also been an increase in the number of those returning home. The change in exit rules for young men under martial law likely explains these changes at the border.

The increase in youth emigration may indicate new opportunities that have emerged for Ukrainians abroad, as well as a shift in attitudes among the younger generation during martial law. At the same time, the increase in returns home may be a sign of a desire to stay close to loved ones and support the country during difficult times. These trends deserve further attention and analysis from officials and society as a whole.