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In the 2026/2027 academic year, the number of first-graders in Ukraine decreased to 240,000, which is 10% less than in 2025. This is the lowest figure in the last 12 years, reflecting a general decline in birth rates in the country. Lviv Oblast emerged as the leader in the number of first-graders in 2026.
From the beginning to today
In 2026, 243,400 children entered the first grade in Ukraine, a 10% decrease from 2025. This is the lowest figure in the last 12 years, reflecting a general decline in birth rates in the country. Projections indicate further reductions in the number of first-graders in the coming years.
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