Labour productivity in Ukraine declined significantly <\/b>(to 80% of the 2021 level) during the first year of full-scale russia’s war against Ukraine, due to supply chain disruptions, destroyed production capacity, and migration caused by the invasion. Since then, productivity has been gradually recovering (to 85% in 2025 of the 2021 level).<\/p>\n
Productivity growth <\/b>is boosted by a well-educated labour force, advanced technology, sustained infrastructure, strong capacity for innovation, and robust investment. Proper education, reskilling, and upskilling will enhance labour productivity by meeting labour-market needs.<\/p>\n
EU accession will increase productivity<\/b> through technology transfer and compliance with EU standards and will also attract investment through access to European cohesion funds and private capital inflows.<\/p>\n
Productivity growth is crucial for Ukrainian companies<\/b>, especially given labour shortages caused by the full-scale war, with 5.6 million war refugees in 2026 and an estimated annual loss of at least 5,5% of pre-war GDP.<\/p>\n
SME growth still relies heavily on hiring<\/b>, yet productivity tools are already widespread: 21% used automation, 30% used digitalisation, and 34% used staff training during the last 12 months. These tools often complement one another. Firms without prior experience of automation, <\/b>digitalisation<\/b> or training<\/b> often remain outside the process.<\/p>\n
Company<\/b> size<\/b> and <\/b>sector<\/b> strongly shape both the adoption of and plans for automation, digitalisation and training.<\/p>\n
Automation and digitalisation face significant investment barriers<\/b>, while companies that automate mostly finance these investments from their own funds.<\/p>\n
War-related risks<\/b> are\u00a0another major barrier. Many businesses also do not see a clear need to change<\/b>, possibly because they are not fully aware of available solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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