Romania — Crossing Back Surveys with Ukrainian Nationals (Jul-Sep 2023)

This report analysed data from a survey carried out between July and September 2023 (Quarter 3, Q3). The survey sample included 1,601 individuals who were  crossing back to Ukraine, including 1,589 Ukrainian nationals and 12 Third-Country Nationals (TCNs). The analysis focuses on Ukrainian nationals.

• Top 3 countries of stay abroad: Romania (53%), Bulgaria (19%), Italy (5%).
• Top 3 oblasts of origin: Odeska (38%), Chernivetska (16%), Kyiv city (9%). 
• Transport to Ukraine: car (68%), bus (14%), walking (10%), minibus (8%).
• Top areas of assistance received*: food (27%), sanitary supplies (19%), accommodation (18%), and financial support (17%).
• Top 3 needs upon crossing back*: financial support (26%), personal safety (19%), and food supply (17%).