IT Market Becomes the Fastest-Growing Sector in Russia

Russia’s information technology sector has become the fastest-growing segment of the country’s economy, according to data from an MTS study cited by Forbes. Over the past five years, the size of the market has doubled, and it could grow by another 50 percent over the next five years.

By the end of 2025, the Russian IT market reached 6 trillion rubles. Its share of GDP is expected to rise to three percent in the near future. Domestic software now accounts for about 40 percent of the market. Experts identify cloud solutions as the largest segment of the software industry. Strong leaders have also emerged in the field of platform software, supplying solutions to both government institutions and businesses. In corporate systems, accounting and enterprise management, developers are introducing new domestic products with expanded functionality and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Software Accelerates the Economy

The market for data management technologies is also growing. Customer interaction systems are rapidly moving into digital environments, while electronic document management already represents about half of the business management systems market. The fastest-growing area remains artificial intelligence. According to experts, the adoption of AI technologies is still in its early stages, suggesting strong growth ahead.

The cybersecurity sector could expand by another 10 percent in 2026. Analysts note that the increasing activity of fraudsters has also produced an unintended positive effect by accelerating the development of security technologies. Online education platforms and human resource management systems are also showing strong growth. Experts estimate that this segment could expand by around 15 percent in 2026. The study also notes that the computing hardware market is developing at a more moderate pace, while cloud services, artificial intelligence and platform software continue to drive the broader digital economy.