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UNICEF-supported Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) returns to Ukraine after 12 years
23 June 2025
KYIV, 23 June 2025 - The internationally recognised Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) was launched today in Ukraine to gather the latest disaggregated data on the status of children and families across the country.
Covering 24,000 households in areas controlled by Ukraine, the MICS will provide essential data to inform evidence-based policies and programmes by the Ukrainian Government and partners aimed at improving the wellbeing of children, women and families. This marks the first time in 12 years that such a large-scale survey will be conducted in Ukraine.
“The launch of this survey is a strategic milestone for Ukraine. Its results will serve as the foundation for effective public policies that improve the lives of children, women, and families. It also marks the gradual restoration of the State Statistics Service’s full operations, which had been disrupted by the war,” said Arsen Makarczuk, Head of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine.
MICS is a household survey developed and supported by UNICEF. Data across all child wellbeing indicators will enable stakeholders to respond to the most vulnerable population groups by gender, geographic location, age, economic status, legal status, disability, and other key parameters.
In Ukraine, the MICS is being implemented by the State Statistics Service in collaboration with UNICEF, the Ptoukha Institute for Demography and the Ukrainian Centre for Social Reforms, with financial support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ) through KfW Development Bank.
“Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the lives of Ukrainians have changed dramatically. Many families were forced to flee either abroad or to other parts of Ukraine. Many have suffered loss and separation from loved ones. Their quality of life and access to essential services has also changed. Right now, we need updated data on how families still in Ukraine are managing — what they need and how they are planning their futures. The MICS will fill these data gaps, offering a clearer picture to support sound decision-making,” said Ella Libanova, Director of the Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, during a briefing in Kyiv.
“Data is crucial for understanding and improving children's rights,” said Shameza Abdulla, UNICEF Deputy Representative for Programmes in Ukraine. “The situation for children and women in Ukraine has changed dramatically over the past few years and we are pleased to support the Government of Ukraine to be as best equipped as possible to respond to children’s specific needs. Reliable, up-to-date and disaggregated data, is critical to ensure the most effective and tailored support,” added Abdulla.
The survey will be carried out in several phases. In June-July 2025, the survey tools will be piloted among select households in Kyiv and across the Kyiv region. During July-August, 24,000 households will be selected from urban and rural areas across Ukraine to form a representative sample for participation.
The main data collection will take place from September to December 2025, using standardised questionnaires. Respondents will include:
- A general household respondent (any adult family member)
- Women aged 15–49
- Children under 5 (interviewed through mothers or caregivers)
- Children aged 5–17 (interviewed through mothers or caregivers)
“We call on people visited by interviewers to be open to answering the questions, while acknowledging that your participation is voluntary,” said Makarczuk. "Your answers will help the government, local and international partners, and donors to better understand people’s specific needs and to support Ukraine on its path to recovery,” added Makarczuk. .
All interviewers will be trained professionals carrying official ID and personal identification. All collected data will be anonymised to ensure the confidentiality and protection of personal information.
Data analysis will be conducted during the first half of 2026, with the final results presented shortly after.
For questions or feedback on MICS, please contact UNICEF’s free hotline at 0 800 600 017 (available daily from 08:00 to 20:00), or fill in the feedback form on the UNICEF Ukraine website.
Notes to Editors:
The Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) programme was launched by UNICEF in the mid-1990s.
The Ukraine MICS will track 114 internationally standardised indicators, including:
- Mother and child health
- Nutrition and breastfeeding
- Access to healthcare
- Education and early childhood development
- Child rights and protection
- Access to water, sanitation and hygiene
- Gender equality
- Domestic violence
- Access to information and communication technologies
- Living conditions and wellbeing
As of 2024, more than 400 MICS surveys have been conducted in over 120 countries and territories, making it one of the world’s largest sources of data on the situation of children and women.
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Toby Fricker
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UNICEF Ukraine
Tel: +38-050-245-67-31
Email: tfricker@unicef.org