Individual heating powers 37% of urban, 71% of rural households in Ukraine
Individual heating is available in 37.2% of Ukrainian households in urban areas and 71.4% in rural areas, while centralized heating is available in 61.3% and 2.5%, respectively, the State Statistics Service reported following its 2026 household budget survey.
According to the State Statistics Service's 2026 household budget survey, individual heating powers 37.2% of Ukrainian households in urban areas and a significantly higher 71.4% in rural areas. In contrast, centralized heating is accessible in 61.3% of urban homes and a mere 2.5% of rural dwellings. The survey covered all 12 million 452,500 households in Ukraine, with 7 million 462,700 residing in urban areas and 4 million 989,800 in rural regions.
The average household consists of 2.28 people, with 2.19 people living in cities and 2.40 people in rural areas.
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