5 Unhealthiest Countries in Europe

3. Ukraine

Insider Monkey Score: 4

In Ukraine, 27.5% of adult women and 24.5% of adult men are classified as obese. This rate is higher than the regional average for women but slightly lower for men. In terms of children, 26.5% of those under five are overweight, which is significantly higher than the European average of 4.5%. Ukraine faces issues with malnutrition, particularly among children. Stunting affects 22.9% of children under five, and 8.2% suffer from wasting. Additionally, 17.7% of women of reproductive age are affected by anemia. In 2024, Ukraine’s health spending is projected to reach UAH 239 billion, an increase of UAH 31 billion from 2023. This budget includes UAH 16 billion for the healthcare guarantee program, UAH 1 billion for hospital construction, and funds for a pilot dental prostheses program for veterans.