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Building Software in Ethiopia: Developer Survey 2026

We're a small group of Ethiopian developers studying how software gets built, shipped and kept running here: what works, what slows people down, and what costs the most. The survey takes about 10 minutes. Answers are anonymous unless you choose to leave contact details at the end, and everyone who asks will get a summary of the results.

01. SECTION A

About you

Q1.What best describes your current role? *

StudentFreelance developerEmployee at a software company or agencyFounder or co-founder of a product or startupDeveloper at a non-tech company or government officeOther

Q2.How many years have you been building software? *

Less than 11–23–56–10More than 10

Q3.Where are you based? *

Addis AbabaAnother city in Ethiopia (which?)Outside Ethiopia, building for Ethiopian users

Q4.What do you mostly build? (Multiple choice) *

Android appsiOS appsWeb appsBackends and APIsDesktop softwareGamesTelegram bots or mini appsUSSD or SMS servicesOther

Q5.Which tools or frameworks do you use most? (Multiple choice) *

FlutterReact NativeKotlin or Java (native Android)Swift (native iOS)React or Next.jsLaravel or PHPDjango or PythonNode.jsGoOther

Q6.Have you built a product of your own (not client or employer work) that real people use? *

Yes, it's live nowYes, but it has shut downI'm building one nowNo, only client or employer work

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