Arsen Makarchuk leaves head of State Statistics Service post after 20 months

Leadership change at the State Statistics Service

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved Arsen Makarchuk's application for dismissal from the post of head of the State Statistics Service. His tenure at the agency lasted 20 months: from 11 March 2025 to 11 November 2026. Following his official dismissal, his deputy Artem Rudko has been appointed to temporarily perform the duties of the head of the State Statistics Service.

Makarchuk announced his decision on social media. In a comment to Interfax-Ukraine agency, he explained that changes in the subordination of the statistics agency prompted this step. According to the former head, these changes "reduced the efficiency of the service's work". An additional factor was receiving a new job offer in another field.

Professional path to public service

Before being appointed to the top position at the State Statistics Service, Arsen Makarchuk had experience working in the financial sector. He worked as a lawyer and project manager at UkrSocbank. He later moved to the National Bank of Ukraine, where he headed the Department of Strategy and Development.

In financial circles, Makarchuk was considered a person close to National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andrii Pyshnyi. Pyshnyi was named as one of those who facilitated Makarchuk's career growth and his appointment as head of the State Statistics Service.

Discussion regarding statistical data

The professional community also discussed assumptions about the possible adjustment of inflation indicators recorded by the State Statistics Service. It was suggested that this data could be adapted to the interests of the National Bank, which is responsible for curbing price growth using monetary instruments.

According to circulating rumours, the actual increase in prices of goods in retail trade in Ukraine significantly exceeded the official indicators published by state statistics.