Abstract:

The article highlights the problem of labour migration, which has such a great impact on the economy and society of Ukraine that becomes one of the issues of national security. It was determined that the scale of migration is not just large, but have such a significant impact on demography, economy, society and public consciousness. The most important problems in Ukraine that lead to labour migration are analysed, including corruption in public authorities, unemployment, low pensions, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, political instability, inflation, crime and so on. It is determined that the problem of youth employment is an acute issue among Ukrainians. The list of identified problems provokes Ukrainians to go abroad in search of job placement. The cost of funds on the reproduction of human resources spent by the state is analysed as a result of investments in education, treatment, social support per person. It is concluded that in Ukraine it is necessary to create such conditions under which young people with talent, skill and unbridled desire to develop, had the priority to live and work in the homeland.