Study: Every second early refugee from Ukraine has a job - New Study: 29% of Women Refugees Face Relationship Breakdowns, Ukrainian Integration Success
A new study by the Berlin Institute for Integration and Migration (BiB) reveals that 29% of women seeking refuge in Germany without their partners faced relationship breakdowns due to war, displacement, and separation. Meanwhile, Ukrainian refugees are integrating successfully in Germany, with nearly half finding employment within three years.
The BiB study highlights the challenges faced by women refugees, with 29% experiencing relationship breakdowns due to war, displacement, and separation. Many of these women had left their partners behind, hoping to reunite later in Germany. Strong German language skills and social connections have been crucial for Ukrainian refugees' successful integration. By early summer 2025, nearly half (51%) of working-age Ukrainian refugees who arrived between February and May 2022 had secured employment.
Initially, only 16% of Ukrainian refugees were employed by late summer 2022. However, this figure more than tripled to 51% by early summer 2025. This rapid increase can be attributed to the refugees' higher qualifications compared to the average population in Ukraine, as well as supportive integration programs in cities like Sindelfingen, Schaffhausen, and Sondrio. Many Ukrainian women who arrived alone or with their children have since been reunited with their partners, contributing to family stability.
The BiB study underscores the resilience of Ukrainian refugees in Germany, with a significant number finding employment and reuniting with their families within three years. However, the study also highlights the challenges faced by women refugees, emphasizing the need for continued support and integration efforts.
