Over 60% of Ukrainians are dissatisfied with democracy in the country: survey results

64% of Ukrainians are dissatisfied with how democracy functions in the country, while 33% of citizens evaluate it positively.

This is stated in the results of a sociological study by the Rating Group.

According to sociologists, the most frequent dissatisfaction with the state of democracy is expressed by opponents of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. Among them, 82% assess the situation negatively, while among supporters of European integration, 57% do so.

The study also showed that 53% of Ukrainians disagree that fundamental rights, democracy, and the rule of law are adequately protected in the country. At the same time, 44% of respondents believe that these values are protected.

Among supporters of EU accession, opinions are almost evenly divided: 50% believe that European values are protected in Ukraine, while 48% hold the opposite opinion. In contrast, among opponents of EU accession, 75% are convinced that such values are not protected in Ukraine.

In addition, more than half of Ukrainians express concern about the state of freedom of speech, media independence, and the spread of disinformation.

Thus, 56% of those surveyed said they were concerned about the independence of the media, 59% about the problem of disinformation, and another 59% about the situation with freedom of speech.

The survey was conducted in March, April, and June 2026 using telephone interviews. Residents of all regions of Ukraine under the control of the Ukrainian authorities participated in it.