Ukraine Resumes Agricultural Household Survey in May 2026

What Happened

The State Statistics Service of Ukraine announced it will conduct an agricultural household survey starting on May 18, 2026. This survey is the first of its kind since 2022 and aims to collect data on the agricultural activities of rural households across the country.

The survey will gather essential information, including production volumes, the sale of agricultural produce, and pricing trends in both crop and livestock sectors. The data collected will support the development of economic accounts for agriculture, according to a statement from the State Statistics Service shared on Facebook.

Key Details

The annual survey will involve approximately 23,000 randomly selected households in rural areas across 20 regions of Ukraine. Notably, the survey will exclude households in temporarily occupied territories and areas experiencing active hostilities.

Each household included in the survey cannot be substituted, ensuring the integrity and reliability of the data. Interviewers may conduct personal interviews during visits or utilize phone surveys.

Participation in the survey is voluntary, emphasizing the importance of farmer and household engagement. In a statement regarding the survey, Arsen Makarchuk, head of the State Statistics Service, noted the significance of the data collection.

He explained that agricultural households produce nearly one-third of the country’s total agricultural output, making the survey crucial for understanding the current state of the agrarian sector and informing policy decisions.

Why It Matters

The resumption of this survey is vital for obtaining accurate statistical data that reflects agricultural production in Ukraine. Such information is crucial for policymakers and stakeholders to make informed decisions based on actual economic conditions in the rural sector.

Background

Prior to this upcoming survey, there had been a four-year break in data collection related to rural agricultural activities. This renewal comes at a time when Ukraine’s agricultural sector has seen significant fluctuation, with reports indicating a record grain production in 2025, mainly driven by corn and wheat yields.

In 2025, corn production reached 30.9 million tons, while wheat production was recorded at 23.3 million tons, according to the State Statistics Service. The renewed survey aims to capture similar data consistently to maintain a reliable economic framework for the agricultural industry moving forward.