ANALYSIS OF EMPLOYMENT DYNAMICS OF THE POPULATION OF UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF MILITARY TRANSFORMATIONS

The purpose of the research is to provide a comprehensive analysis of employment dynamics and to identify the main factors influencing change in the context of modern economic development. Methodology. The methodological basis is a comparative analysis of employment and total population statistics, which are the main determinants that reveal the level of employment at different times. This made it possible to trace changes in trends before and during the deployment of large-scale military operations. The study is based on official statistical data and methods of dynamic analysis, generalisation and economic and statistical approaches, providing a comprehensive assessment of employment transformation. Results. The analysis showed that employment is the main element of the labour market and reflects the extent to which a society utilises its labour potential, determining the state of a country's socio-economic development. Employment not only provides the population with a means of obtaining labour income, but it is also an important factor in social stability, the reproduction of human capital, and regional development. The statistical analysis revealed a significant reduction in the employed population and a change in the trajectory of its dynamics in conditions of military upheaval. The main determinants of these changes were found to be demographic losses, large-scale external migration, a decrease in economic activity and structural imbalances in labour supply and demand. At the same time, adaptation processes in the labour market are evident, as demonstrated by the gradual stabilisation of individual employment indicators. Practical significance. The results obtained can be used to inform state employment policy and develop measures to support the labour market in the event of military challenges. They can also be used to forecast future trends in its development during the economic recovery period. Value / Originality. The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive approach to assessing employment dynamics among the Ukrainian population. By combining analysis of the pre-war and wartime periods, it provides a deeper understanding of the nature of labour market transformations and their systemic consequences.