Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet Statistics in Ukraine (2026)
51.5% of adults in Ukraine bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 41.9% in 2021 to 51.5% in 2024 (+9.7 percentage points). Ukraine ranks #23 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #36 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 51.5% (2024)
- Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Ukraine as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +9.7 pp (2024)
- Up from 41.9% in 2021 to 51.5% in 2024 (+9.7 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 51.5% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Ukraine.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #23 of 46 (2024)
- Ukraine ranks 23 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #36 of 142 (2024)
- Ukraine ranks 36 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 47.7% (2024)
- Ukraine (51.5%) is above the average of 47.7% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 47.5% (2024)
- Value for women in Ukraine, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 55.8% (2024)
- Value for men in Ukraine, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −8.3 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 47.5% for women and 55.8% for men — 8.3 percentage points lower among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 37.6% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Ukraine in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −14 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (37.6%) are 14 percentage points below the national figure (51.5%).
- Internet use in Ukraine (2024)
- 82.5% (2024)
- 82.5% of the population in Ukraine used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 37.9 million (2024)
- Ukraine had a population of 37.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.5% | +9.7 pp |
| 2021 | 41.9% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Ukraine bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet?
51.5% of adults in Ukraine bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
Where does Ukraine rank globally on online purchases via mobile or internet?
Ukraine ranks 36 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in online purchases via mobile or internet in Ukraine?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 47.5% for women and 55.8% for men, a gap of 8.3 percentage points in favor of men.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26b, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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