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Russia IT Sector Contribution to GDP Doubles Over Six Years
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News18•14-10-2026, 22:15
Russia IT Sector Contribution to GDP Doubles Over Six Years
- •Russia's IT sector has more than doubled its contribution to the country's gross domestic product over the past six years.
- •Revenue generated by accredited IT companies reached 5.9 trillion roubles in the first half of 2026, marking a 68 per cent increase over three years.
- •The domestic software register now contains around 32,000 solutions, which is five times the number recorded six years ago.
- •Digital infrastructure has expanded significantly with over 1.4 million kilometres of fibre-optic lines laid and internet access reaching more than 93 per cent of households.
- •Fifth-generation mobile connectivity has been launched in 16 Russian cities as part of ongoing digital infrastructure growth.
Key Questions Answered
Russia's information technology sector has more than doubled its contribution to the country's gross domestic product over the past six years, driven by the expansion of domestic digital services, software development, and technology infrastructure.
Revenue generated by accredited IT companies reached 5.9 trillion roubles, which is equivalent to approximately USD 70.1 billion, during the first half of 2026.
Russia's domestic software register now contains approximately 32,000 solutions, which represents five times the number that was recorded six years ago.
