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Human Capital in Ukraine's IT Sector: Analysis of the Current State, Statistics, And Development Prospects
Vilkhivska O. V.

Vilkhivska, Olga V. (2025) “Human Capital in Ukraine's IT Sector: Analysis of the Current State, Statistics, And Development Prospects.” Business Inform 3:60–66.
https://doi.org/10.32983/2222-4459-2025-3-60-66

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Abstract:
This article analyses the current state of human capital in Ukraine's IT sector, its impact on industry development, and the country’s competitiveness amid global challenges. The article examines both the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of human capital, including education levels, professional growth, migration processes, and investments in the IT sphere. Special attention is given to the effects of war on the labour market, changes in the geographical concentration of specialists, and the income dynamics of IT professionals over the past 10 years. The study reveals a significant redistribution of IT specialists within the country and abroad, shifts in employment structures, and the growing popularity of entrepreneurial work models. It also reviews key educational initiatives and their influence on workforce training, the level of English proficiency among IT specialists, and its role in professional development. Particular focus is placed on the migration trends of Ukrainian IT professionals and the impact of global transformations on the labour market. The article identifies key issues and challenges facing the sector, such as the need to adapt educational programs, implement strategies to prevent brain drain, and improve conditions for professional growth. The research findings can be useful for developing both governmental and corporate strategies for the growth of Ukraine's IT sector, as well as for shaping measures to preserve and expand human capital in the digital economy.

Keywords: human capital, Ukraine's IT sector, specialist migration, education, digital economy, labour market, competitiveness, investments.

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Vilkhivska Olga V. – Candidate of Sciences (Economics), Associate Professor, Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering, Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics (9a Nauky Ave., Kharkiv, 61166, Ukraine)
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