STIKK publishes the Kosovo IT Barometer 2023–2024
Prishtina, 18.12.2025 —
With the support of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kosovo Association of Information and Communication Technology (STIKK) published and presented the findings of the Kosovo IT Barometer 2023–2024, one of the key instruments for measuring and analysing the development of Kosovo’s ICT sector.
The event was held at Tech Park Prishtina and brought together ICT companies, partner institutions, business community representatives and ecosystem stakeholders. The discussion focused on key sector developments, workforce challenges, export capacity and the need for stronger cooperation between industry, education and public institutions.
In her opening remarks, STIKK’s Executive Director, Ms. Vjollca Çavolli, highlighted the importance of reliable data in understanding the trends, challenges and real needs of Kosovo’s ICT sector. She underlined that the development of the sector requires evidence-based decision-making, especially in areas related to skills, employment, exports and cooperation with the education system.
She was followed by Mr. Henrique Stefani, Project Manager of the “Skills for sustainable jobs in Kosovo” project, who emphasised the importance of skills development and stronger links between education and the labour market as prerequisites for sustainable economic growth and quality employment.
The main findings of the Kosovo IT Barometer 2023–2024 were presented by Mr. Visar Berisha from Kantar Index Kosova. Conducted annually by STIKK since 2014, the Barometer provides a detailed overview of Kosovo’s ICT and creative services sector, covering market size, employment trends, service exports, skills gaps and key industry challenges.
The current edition is based on responses from 115 ICT-related companies and confirms that Kosovo’s ICT sector remains one of the country’s most dynamic areas of economic growth. The report points to a young, entrepreneurial and increasingly international sector, with many companies providing services to clients abroad.
At the same time, the findings show that the sector continues to face structural challenges. The shortage of qualified professionals, the need for stronger skills in programming, data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, access to finance, global competition and closer cooperation with educational institutions remain among the key issues requiring sustained attention.
For the first time, the Barometer also includes a dedicated section on Dual Vocational Education and Training in ICT. This section provides insights into how companies engage with students, host trainees and assess the relevance of vocational programmes in relation to labour-market needs.
For STIKK, the Kosovo IT Barometer remains an important tool for understanding the state of the sector, identifying skills gaps and informing policies, programmes and partnerships aimed at further developing Kosovo’s ICT industry.
The publication of the Kosovo IT Barometer 2023–2024 was carried out with the support of the “Skills for sustainable jobs in Kosovo” project, funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.
The full Kosovo IT Barometer 2023–2024 report is available here:
http://bit.ly/3KGkJcJ
