“Today, the Ukrainian IT market is $7.85 billion, with more than 305,000 professionals and more than 2,000 companies operating both globally and domestically,” Shevchuk said.
“Our task is to ensure this scale translates into new products, investments, and long-term growth.”
Industry data shows that IT accounts for about 3.2% of Ukraine’s GDP and generates $6.6 billion in exports, representing 41.6% of the country’s service exports. Economists have also noted strong multiplier effects, with every hryvnia generated by the IT sector producing an additional 1.09 hryvnia in the wider economy, while each specialist supports more than two additional jobs across other industries.
Experts said Ukraine’s defense technology sector has expanded significantly since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, with production increasing 12-fold and capacity growing 35 times. That growth, they said, is strengthening Ukraine’s position in military and defense-related technologies.
A separate labor market study presented at the conference showed a 21% decline in IT job vacancies in 2025 compared to the previous year. Demand remains highest for senior-level professionals, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, data, automation, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and DevOps.
Analysts said the market is shifting toward quality over quantity, with companies focusing on building stronger teams while competition remains intense for junior roles. They added that demand is increasingly favoring “hybrid” specialists with both technical and business skills, making practical experience and continuous upskilling critical for career growth