A new survey indicates that while a majority of Ukrainian refugees in Poland intend to return to Ukraine, most are waiting for the war to end.
Key facts
- •26% of surveyed refugees do not plan to return to Ukraine, while 23% are undecided.
- •12% of respondents cited the development of social infrastructure as a condition for their return.
- •11% of refugees mentioned worsening living conditions abroad as a factor that would influence their decision to return.
- •6% of those wanting to live abroad would choose a country outside of Europe.
- •A July study by the Centre for Public Opinion Research found that opposition to accepting Ukrainian refugees in Poland has surpassed support for the policy.
A survey conducted by the Rating Group in August 2026 found that 51% of Ukrainian refugees living in Poland plan to return to Ukraine. While 8% of respondents intend to return in the near future, 43% stated they would wait until the war concludes.
By the numbers
Conditions for Returning
Security and stability in Ukraine are the primary factors for 71% of refugees considering a return. Other significant factors include economic development, cited by 36% of respondents, and employment prospects, which were important to 26%.
Long-term Residency Plans
The survey revealed that 44% of respondents would like to remain abroad permanently, while 43% expressed a desire not to stay. Among those interested in living abroad, 40% identified Poland as their preferred destination, while 17% would choose another European country.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English).
