Over Half a Million Land Deals Worth 50 Billion: What Does a Hectare in Ukraine Actually Cost?.

Ukraine's Land Market Takes Shape

According to Novyny.live: Since the ban on agricultural land sales was lifted, more than half a million transactions have been completed over the past four years, totaling nearly 49.7 billion UAH. These deals cover approximately 977,200 hectares. The market has shown steady growth in both the number of sales and land values, reflecting a dynamic shift in Ukraine's agricultural economy.

Deal Statistics for 2025–2026

In 2025, some 131,300 transactions were recorded—13% more than in 2024. By 2026, data shows 39,797 deals worth 6.17 billion UAH. The average price per hectare in 2026 rose to 75,100 UAH, a significant jump from 61,800 UAH in 2025. The most expensive land in January 2026 averaged 95,700 UAH per hectare.

Regional prices vary widely. The highest average cost per hectare is in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast at 179,600 UAH. Other high-priced regions include:

• Kyiv Oblast (178,200 UAH)
• Lviv Oblast (153,400 UAH)
• Ternopil Oblast (120,000 UAH)
• Vinnytsia Oblast (93,400 UAH)

At the other end of the spectrum, Donetsk Oblast has the cheapest land at just 30,700 UAH per hectare. Other low-cost areas include:

• Kherson Oblast (38,500 UAH)
• Mykolaiv Oblast (44,100 UAH)
• Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (46,500 UAH)
• Odesa Oblast (47,800 UAH)

Looking at 2025 transactions, 92,900 hectares were sold between January and April, while the total sold area in 2026 dropped to 82,100 hectares. Vinnytsia Oblast led in deal volume in 2026 with 3,416 transactions. This points to a gradual yet consistent rise in interest for agricultural land across Ukraine.

The growing activity in Ukraine's farmland market reflects not just economic trends but also legal changes that support the agricultural sector. More deals and higher per-hectare prices signal increasing investor interest in land assets. Regional price disparities are stark, which could shape how resources are allocated and how rural areas develop in the future.