EPAM Delivers Large-Scale Digital Transformation for Ukrstat: From Strategy Development to AI-Enhanced stat.gov.ua Portal Launch 

The digital transformation of the State Statistics Service was initiated several years ago by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. The project’s goal was to embed the operating principles of a modern IT company into the state agency, enabling it to provide timely and accessible data in line with international standards. Following an open competitive tender, EPAM was selected as the project’s technology partner and consultant.

In early November 2025, the new stat.gov.ua portal, featuring an integrated AI assistant, StatGPT, was launched to the public, making official statistics simple and convenient for businesses, analysts, media, international partners, and the general public. The portal is the public-facing result of a comprehensive effort that modernized every aspect of the statistics service. EPAM managed the full transformation cycle: from strategic digital consulting and redesigning internal processes to building new teams and creating the technological infrastructure. 

Mykhailo Fedorov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine - Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine 

“Sound decisions are only possible with high-quality data. The government, businesses, researchers, journalists, and the public – everyone must have convenient access to statistics that are updated in a timely manner. Together with the EPAM team, we have not just launched a new portal, but fundamentally transformed our approach. We’ve shifted to a ‘Statistics-as-a-Service’ model – convenient, fast, and open to all. Data is no longer just a collection of numbers; it has become a tool for growth for our government, businesses, and citizens.” 

Arsen Makarchuk, Head of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine: 

“Our collaboration with EPAM has been a cornerstone and a strategically vital part of the digital transformation of the State Statistics Service. Thanks to the EPAM team, we have laid the foundation for tectonic shifts in how we produce official statistics and have set an transormative course for development. The new official statistics portal is not just a modern digital platform, but also an implementation of global best practices, including the use of AI to simplify data access. This project positions Ukraine as an innovator within the European statistical community. We are grateful to the EPAM team for their professionalism, innovation, and true partnership – this is exactly how we are building Ukrstat 2.0.” 

The digital transformation project of the State Statistics Service was implemented with the support of the Swiss-Ukrainian EGAP Program, administered by the East Europe Foundation. 

Victor Liakh, President of the East Europe Foundation: 

“For over a decade, the EGAP Program has been supporting Ukraine’s digital transformation. Thanks to the systematic and comprehensive support from Switzerland, we are able to implement fundamental changes in the public sector – from the development of Diia to the creation of specific digital services used by millions of Ukrainians daily. The modernization of the State Statistics Service is one of the most prominent examples of such transformations. This is not just about new technologies, but above all, about a new philosophy of openness, convenience, and trust in public data.” 

The portal serves as a unified technological ecosystem for the entire statistical production cycle: from primary data collection to its processing, analysis, and dissemination. At the core of the portal is EPAM’s QuantHub data lifecycle management platform, which has been adapted to the needs of the State Statistics Service and named Sigma. 

The portal supports work with over 2,000 statistical indicators across approximately 100 datasets from various economic and social domains. It also offers interactive dashboards with filtering capabilities for creating custom selections, an Application Programming Interface (API) for automated data integration into external systems, and direct URL links to specific filters and tables. Integrated metadata allows for direct navigation to indicator descriptions and methodology, ensuring full transparency in the data handling process. 

The Sigma platform is hosted in a secure Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure located outside of Ukraine. It features a multi-layered data protection system that complies with international security standards. 

The system is fully compliant with the international SDMX (Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange) standard, which is used by leading institutions such as Eurostat, the OECD, and the World Bank. This accelerates Ukraine’s integration into the global statistical ecosystem and ensures data interoperability at an international level. 

The AI assistant, StatGPT, is the first tool in Ukraine for interacting with official statistics through natural language queries. The assistant is built on DIAL, an open-source platform developed by EPAM for creating AI-powered agents and applications. The underlying technology was first unveiled at the SDMX Global Conference in Bahrain in October 2023, where it was acclaimed by representatives of the IMF, Eurostat, and the World Bank. The latest version, StatGPT 2.0, which is integrated into the State Statistics Service portal, was showcased at the 2024 IMF Statistical Forum. 

Yuriy Antonyuk, Vice President, Head of EPAM in Central and Eastern Europe: 

“EPAM is a global leader in digital transformation and the implementation of AI technologies. We are pleased that our expertise is helping to modernize Ukraine’s public services. Together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the State Statistics Service, and the East Europe Foundation, we are creating modern technological solutions that make government services more convenient for every Ukrainian.” 

The digital transformation of the State Statistics Service encompassed not only the technological component but also a fundamental restructuring of internal processes and significant team development. A hybrid team, numbering between 10 and 70 EPAM specialists depending on the implementation stage, worked on the project. The team included solution architects, developers, data engineers, machine learning specialists, cybersecurity experts, UX/UI designers, and other professionals. 

In addition to software development, EPAM provided comprehensive training for the State Statistics Service team in project management, product-driven approaches, and data management. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), a methodology proven effective on similar large-scale projects, was also implemented. 

As a result of the transformation, a Statistical Data Processing Center was established, staffed with a dedicated team of data engineers, analysts, and machine learning specialists responsible for the platform’s ongoing development and support. This ensures the State Statistics Service’s autonomy in managing the new system and provides the capability for its continuous improvement.