European Union 28 vs Ukraine: Employment
European Union 28
242,261
in 2025
Ukraine
15,693
in 2021
European Union 28 rank
32nd
Ukraine rank
33rd
Employment over time
- European Union 28
- Ukraine
How they compare
European Union 28 currently reports 242,261 against 15,693 in Ukraine, a difference of 226,568.
That makes European Union 28's figure about 15.4 times Ukraine's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, European Union 28 has been ahead every year.
European Union 28 ranks 32nd and Ukraine ranks 33rd of 85 groups.
European Union 28 has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union 28 | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 214,566 | 20,442 | 194,124 | European Union 28 |
| 2010s | 225,451 | 18,133 | 207,319 | European Union 28 |
| 2020s | 234,429 | 15,844 | 218,584 | European Union 28 |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, European Union 28 or Ukraine?
- European Union 28, at 242,261 against 15,693 in Ukraine as of 2025.
- What is the difference in employment between European Union 28 and Ukraine?
- 226,568, with European Union 28 ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union 28 and Ukraine?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do European Union 28 and Ukraine rank globally for employment?
- European Union 28 ranks 32nd and Ukraine ranks 33rd of 85 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.