Housing prices in Ukraine will be calculated according to new rules set by the State Statistics Service
In Ukraine, official statistics on housing prices will be compiled in accordance with new rules.
From the first quarter of 2026, the State Statistics Service has launched a new system for calculating housing price indices, bringing it closer to European standards.
The agency explains that the updated methodology is intended to track the real situation in the property market more accurately.
This applies not only to large cities but also to towns and small communities.
What properties will be included
The main change is the expansion of the list of properties included in the statistics.
Whereas previously the analysis mainly concerned flats, the State Statistics Service now takes into account flats, private houses, as well as housing on the primary and secondary markets.
Monitoring is no longer limited to major cities.
Data from regional centres, villages and rural communities will be used in the calculations.
In effect, this should provide a more complete picture of the Ukrainian property market.
Big Data and online listings
To compile the indices, the State Statistics Service has begun to make more active use of Big Data and digital information sources.
Data from property sales platforms, in particular OLX.ua, has become one of the key tools.
The analysis now covers not only the secondary market but also new-build properties.
The article notes that a similar approach is used in EU countries. In Germany and the Netherlands, online property databases are used for statistics; in France and Spain, digital listings and notarial data are taken into account; and in Poland, both actual transactions and market prices of offers are analysed.
Why is a new system needed?
The State Statistics Service explains that the new system is intended to provide a more accurate assessment of changes in housing prices.
It will also enable the identification of real trends across regions, allow for comparisons between the Ukrainian and European markets, and facilitate the transmission of data to Eurostat in a standardised format.
Ukraine has also switched to a new base period for calculations – 2025 = 100.
The article notes that this complies with European statistical requirements.
Where private houses are rising in price the fastest
The private housing market is currently attracting particular attention.
Over the past year, prices have risen most sharply in Lutsk – by approximately 27%.
Growth has also been recorded in Chernivtsi and Ivano-Frankivsk.
Among the western regions, the most expensive private homes are currently in Lviv and Uzhhorod.
According to market analysts, demand for housing is growing faster in relatively safe regions than the national average.
Why Ukrainians are choosing houses
Since 2022, the property market in Ukraine has changed significantly.
More and more families are opting for private houses rather than flats in high-rise buildings.
Among the reasons cited are the possibility of installing a generator, independent heating, a water supply, the provision of a shelter, and lower building density.
According to sociological surveys, in 2026 almost 35% of Ukrainians would like to buy a detached house.
What does this mean for the market
Experts believe that the new calculation system will provide a more accurate picture of actual price trends and enable better forecasting of the property market situation.
This is important for homebuyers, investors, developers, banks and local authorities.
Official statistics must now take into account not only large cities but also trends across the whole country – from megacities to small communities.
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