Asger Risom
Ukrainian president’s earnings reached $368,000 last year, fueled by renewed property rental income
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has disclosed his 2024 income, revealing a rise in earnings over the previous year, as reported by HotNews. According to the financial declaration published on the official website of the Ukrainian presidency, the Zelensky family brought in a total of 15.3 million hryvnias (approximately $368,000).
The increase is attributed largely to the full resumption of rental payments for the family’s private real estate holdings, which had been partially suspended amid the war. The declaration also lists income sources including Zelensky’s presidential salary and interest from bank deposits.
Rental income drives increase
“The increase in income compared to the previous year is due to the full resumption of rental payments,” the statement reads. The total reflects a steady recovery from wartime disruptions that had affected the property market in Ukraine.
In 2023, the Zelensky family declared earnings of around 12.4 million hryvnias (roughly $317,000), including a one-time gain of about $190,000 from the sale of treasury bonds. The remainder came from rental income, interest, and salaries.
Despite the higher income in 2024, the family’s cash reserves remained mostly unchanged from the previous year. A notable drop had occurred in 2023, when their cash holdings decreased by approximately $71,000.
No major changes in assets
The president’s latest declaration indicates that there were no substantial changes in real estate or vehicle ownership during 2024. Zelensky’s financial transparency, a continuing practice since his election in 2019, has been viewed as a key part of his anti-corruption image, especially amid scrutiny from both domestic and international partners.
Past declarations show fluctuating earnings throughout his presidency. In 2021, the family reported about $285,000 in income, nearly half of which came from the sale of treasury bonds.
With Ukraine still in the midst of war and dependent on Western support, the financial disclosures of public officials—including Zelensky—are closely watched both at home and abroad.