Ukrainian Workers in Slovakia Generate More Revenue Than Cost of Refugee Aid

Ukrainian workers employed in Slovakia will generate higher revenues for public finances than the country spent on refugee assistance since Russia's invasion began in 2022. A government analysis and estimates from the Council for Budget Responsibility show the economic contribution of this group is substantial. The Council for Budget Responsibility is Slovakia's independent fiscal watchdog that monitors government spending and economic policy. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Slovakia has provided various forms of assistance to Ukrainian refugees, including housing, healthcare, and social services. The analysis suggests that tax revenues and social contributions from employed Ukrainians are now exceeding the total costs of the refugee support programs.