30.04.202613:54:45UTC+00Ukraine’s Current Account Deficit Widens Sharply to $9.5B in March 2026

Ukraine’s current account deficit deepened significantly in March 2026, with the balance slipping to -$9.5 billion, according to data updated on 30 April 2026. This marks a notable deterioration from February 2026, when the deficit stood at -$5.5 billion.

The widening gap in March underscores growing external imbalances in the Ukrainian economy, as the country’s outflows on goods, services, income, and transfers increasingly exceeded inflows. The steep month‑to‑month change will be closely watched by investors and policymakers, as sustained current account pressures can heighten financing needs and vulnerability to shifts in external funding conditions.