76% of Ukrainians spent more over the past year - survey
Kyiv • UNN
76% of Ukrainians reported an increase in spending over the past year, according to a survey by Rakuten Viber. The study also showed that the same number of respondents plan their spending, with 49% of them planning only significant and regular spending.
Rakuten Viber conducted a survey among Ukrainians to find out whether their spending has increased over the past year and whether they have a habit of planning their expenses. 76% of respondents said that spending had increased. The same number of Ukrainians have a habit of planning expenses, of which 49% have only significant and/or regular expenses, UNN reports.
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Rakuten Viber conducted a survey to find out whether Ukrainians' spending has increased in 2024. The team also asked Ukrainians if they have a habit of planning their expenses. About 40 thousand users took part in the survey on the official channel of Rakuten Viber Ukraine
The survey results showed that 76% of Ukrainians have spent more over the past year. At the same time, 14% of respondents are trying to save money and have reduced spending.
The answers to the question “Have your expenses increased over the past year?” were distributed as follows:
- Yes, I spend more - 76%;
- I spend less and try to save 14%;
- I spend the same amount as before - 10%.
The study also showed that most Ukrainians do plan their expenses.
49% of respondents plan only significant or regular expenses, such as utility bills. 27% of respondents plan all expenses in advance. At the same time, 15% do not see the point in doing so, and another 9% want to start planning but have not yet done so.
Addendum [1
The survey was anonymous and conducted online, n>39,000. The age group of respondents was 34-45 years old, with more than 50% of respondents under the age of 45.