Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―British Ukrainian Academic Congress‖ (June 19-21, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. - Manchester, United Kingdom, 2026. - 122 p.

6 ECONOMIC THEORY, MACRO- AND REGIONAL ECONOMY UDC 311:330.342:338.246 Maslii Oleksandra PhD in Economics, Associate Professor Moskalets Karina Katerynych Anastasia students National University «Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic» Poltava, Ukraine STATISTICAL STUDY OF INFLATION INDICATORS IN UKRAINE IN THE SYSTEM OF MONITORING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS Abstract. The theses provide a methodological substantiation of the necessity to systematically analyse inflation indicators in Ukraine within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) monitoring. It is argued that price stability indicators constitute a critical component of both sustainable development assessment and national economic security. Based on conceptual frameworks of statistical monitoring, the theoretical foundations for integrating inflation-related metrics into the SDG reporting system at the national level are defined. Special attention is given to the methodological justification for selecting relevant statistical instruments, including consumer price indices, producer price indices, and core inflation measures, as tools for evaluating progress toward SDG targets. The role of inflation monitoring in ensuring economic security of the state amid structural vulnerabilities and external shocks is further substantiated. The proposed methodological framework is intended to strengthen the analytical capacity of national statistical authorities in the context of sustainable development governance. Keywords: inflation indicators, sustainable development goals, economic security, statistical methodology, price stability monitoring, SDG reporting, national statistical system, Ukraine. Inflation is one of the main macroeconomic indicators, reflecting changes in the general price level in a country and directly affecting the purchasing power of the population, poverty levels, social stability, investment activity and the state’s ability to ensure sustainable development [1]. In the system for monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals, inflationary trends are of great importance, as they are linked not only to economic growth but also to household well-being, the affordability of goods and services, food security and the effectiveness of government policy. Statistical analysis of inflation in Ukraine is based primarily on an analysis of the consumer price index, which measures changes in the cost of a fixed basket of consumer goods and services over time. It is this indicator that is used to assess inflation rates, index income, and analyse real wages, pensions, social benefits and the general standard of living of the population. In the context of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Consumer Price Index is an important tool for identifying risks that may exacerbate social inequality and reduce access to basic amenities. The State Statistics Service of Ukraine maintains a dedicated resource on SDG indicators for Ukraine, where the data from the latest update is shown as at 17 February 2025 [2]. A distinctive feature of inflationary processes in Ukraine is that they are shaped by both domestic and external factors. Domestic factors include changes in tariffs, household income levels, the state of public finances, monetary policy, business costs, logistical difficulties and the consequences of military operations. External factors encompass fluctuations in global prices for energy, food and raw materials, exchange rates and dependence on imported goods. Therefore, statistical analysis of inflation cannot be limited to merely recording the percentage increase in prices, but must include an analysis of the structure of inflation, the dynamics of individual commodity groups, regional characteristics, the impact of administratively regulated prices and the expectations of economic agents. Within the Sustainable Development Goals monitoring framework, inflation is most closely linked to Goal 1 ―No Poverty‖, Goal 2 ―Zero Hunger‖, Goal 8 ―Decent Work and Economic Growth‖ and Goal 10