{"id":18846,"date":"2025-03-26T11:39:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T11:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/?p=18846"},"modified":"2025-12-16T08:43:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T08:43:03","slug":"software-development-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/software-development-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"A CTO&#8217;s Guide to Actionable Software Development Statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"Key-takeaways\">\n<div class=\"key-takeaways-text\">Key Takeaways:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The global software market can reach an estimated USD 824 billion in 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Custom software development is experiencing a surge, with a 22.5% CAGR.<\/li>\n<li>JavaScript, Python, and AWS remain dominant technologies in the software development segment.<\/li>\n<li>Remote and hybrid work models are becoming prevalent among developers.<\/li>\n<li>Artificial intelligence (AI) is integrating into software development, enhancing productivity, though limitations in complex task handling persist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dynamic. This word is enough to describe the IT field. If you\u2019re a business or professional seeking to thrive, the latest software development statistics can serve as your go-to resource.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s one to begin \u2013 By 2034, the global software market can reach the staggering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.precedenceresearch.com\/software-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">USD 2248 billion mark<\/a>. So, you can understand that growth is equivalent to numbers.<\/p>\n<p>Now, without any ado and filler words, we want to put forth statistics that will augment your interest further.<\/p>\n<p>Scroll below and get all the vital numbers to plan an effective development strategy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner\">\n<p>eLuminous is your one-stop vendor for all custom software development needs.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/software-development-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom Software Development Services<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/software-development-statistics\/#software-development-statistics-covering-the-core-field\" >Software Development Statistics Covering the Core Field<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/software-development-statistics\/#software-development-statistics-for-the-us-market\" >Software Development Statistics for the US Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/software-development-statistics\/#interesting-custom-software-development-statistics\" >Interesting Custom Software Development Statistics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/software-development-statistics\/#technology-statistics-in-software-development\" >Technology Statistics in Software Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/software-development-statistics\/#software-development-statistics-related-to-work\" >Software Development Statistics Related to Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/software-development-statistics\/#artificial-intelligence-statistics-to-explore\" >Artificial Intelligence Statistics to Explore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/software-development-statistics\/#final-thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"software-development-statistics-covering-the-core-field\"><\/span>Software Development Statistics Covering the Core Field<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s begin by understanding some base stats. Here\u2019s a quick look at the market size and projections (source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.precedenceresearch.com\/software-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Precedence Research<\/a>):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2025, the global software market projection stands at USD 824 billion.<\/li>\n<li>North America contributes to most of the revenue, with a share of 44%.<\/li>\n<li>From 2024 to 2034, the projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 11.8%.<\/li>\n<li>According to Statista, the global spending on enterprise software is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/1694\/app-developers\/#topicOverview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">USD 1 trillion<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple graph for more clarity.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18863 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Covering-the-Core-Field.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Software Development Statistics Covering the Core Field\" width=\"900\" height=\"560\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Covering-the-Core-Field.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 900w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Covering-the-Core-Field-300x187.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Covering-the-Core-Field-768x478.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Covering-the-Core-Field.webp?size=128x80&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Covering-the-Core-Field.webp?size=384x239&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Covering-the-Core-Field.webp?size=512x319&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Covering-the-Core-Field.webp?size=640x398&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/560;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"software-development-statistics-for-the-us-market\"><\/span>Software Development Statistics for the US Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the United States of America holds a significant revenue share in this domain, you can benefit by understanding the associated numbers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At this time, the US software market valuation is around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/tmo\/software\/united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">USD 379 billion<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The median annual salary of US-based software developers is over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/computer-and-information-technology\/software-developers.htm#:~:text=$101%2C800-,The%20median%20annual%20wage%20for%20software%20developers%20was%20$132%2C270%20in,they%20worked%20were%20as%20follows:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">USD 130,000<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Interestingly, the 10-year estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/datausa.io\/profile\/soc\/software-developers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">job growth stands at 25.7%<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick look at the market size graph.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18864 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-for-the-US-Market.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Software Development Statistics for the US Market\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-for-the-US-Market.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 900w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-for-the-US-Market-300x200.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-for-the-US-Market-768x512.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-for-the-US-Market.webp?size=128x85&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-for-the-US-Market.webp?size=384x256&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-for-the-US-Market.webp?size=512x341&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-for-the-US-Market.webp?size=640x427&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner\">\n<p>With a team of 150+ dedicated developers, we serve many US-based companies.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/it-outsourcing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Refined IT Outsourcing Services<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"interesting-custom-software-development-statistics\"><\/span>Interesting Custom Software Development Statistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These days, <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/custom-software-development-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom software development<\/a> has become crucial for many businesses. In fact, we get several emails requesting a custom website, portal, or software development.<\/p>\n<p>The software development statistics revolving around this tactic are intriguing. But, first, understand why many companies are going custom:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your software can perfectly match your workflows<\/li>\n<li>The software can integrate smoothly with your existing systems<\/li>\n<li>This tactic leads to a future-proof solution<\/li>\n<li>You save licensing fees and maintenance costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s learn some exciting numbers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The CAGR of custom software development stands <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/custom-software-development-market-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">at 22.5%<\/a> (2024 \u2013 2030).<\/li>\n<li>Low-code platforms are growing in their utility. They reduce application development time by 90%.<\/li>\n<li>The global custom software market share is more than USD 35 billion.<\/li>\n<li>Some key companies in this sub-domain are TCS, Tietoevry, and Capgemini.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All in all, you can invest in this growing tactic and boost your digital presence at a rapid pace.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner\">\n<p>Develop your cutting-edge custom software by onboarding our resources.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Augment My Team?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"technology-statistics-in-software-development\"><\/span>Technology Statistics in Software Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22005 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Technology-Statistics-in-Software-Development.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Technology-Statistics-in-Software-Development\" width=\"908\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Technology-Statistics-in-Software-Development.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Technology-Statistics-in-Software-Development-300x149.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Technology-Statistics-in-Software-Development-768x381.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Technology-Statistics-in-Software-Development.webp?size=128x63&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Technology-Statistics-in-Software-Development.webp?size=384x190&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Technology-Statistics-in-Software-Development.webp?size=512x254&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Technology-Statistics-in-Software-Development.webp?size=640x317&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/450;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The general facts and figures can prove useful for your strategy. However, you should also be aware of the trending tools and tech stack. This section focuses on the same.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>JavaScript is the #1 programming language with <a href=\"https:\/\/survey.stackoverflow.co\/2024\/technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">62% preference<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/hire-developers\/python\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Python<\/a> and SQL stand their ground with 51% popularity.<\/li>\n<li>The most popular database amongst developers is PostgreSQL (49% popularity).<\/li>\n<li>Regarding cloud platforms, 52% of professional developers prefer <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/aws-devops-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon Web Services<\/a> (AWS).<\/li>\n<li>React and Node.js are the top web frameworks with over 40% share in the Stack Overflow survey.<\/li>\n<li>Jira is the most popular collaborative work management tool, with a share of over 50% of professional users.<\/li>\n<li>In terms of communication, MS Teams leads the chart, with over 52% of respondents preferring the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The above statistics can help you choose the best technology and invest in hiring dedicated developers who are proficient in these tools.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"software-development-statistics-related-to-work\"><\/span>Software Development Statistics Related to Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22006 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Related-to-Work.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Software Development Statistics Related to Work\" width=\"908\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Related-to-Work.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Related-to-Work-300x149.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Related-to-Work-768x381.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Related-to-Work.webp?size=128x63&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Related-to-Work.webp?size=384x190&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Related-to-Work.webp?size=512x254&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Software-Development-Statistics-Related-to-Work.webp?size=640x317&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/450;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hiring professional developers or acquiring <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/offshore-software-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">offshore development services<\/a> are important decisions. For this purpose, you should be aware of the workplace trends in software development.<\/p>\n<p>In this section, we put forth some interesting numbers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Around 81% of developers are employed full-time.<\/li>\n<li>Only <a href=\"https:\/\/survey.stackoverflow.co\/2024\/work#employment-united-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">18% of software developers<\/a> freelance or work as independent contractors.<\/li>\n<li>38% of developers work remotely, and 42% work in a hybrid model.<\/li>\n<li>Build-and-buy is the trending choice, with nearly 60% of developers preferring this option.<\/li>\n<li>Since 2010, there has been a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/50-software-development-statistics-updated-2024-synergytop-inc-dsfxf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">280% increase<\/a> in open-source contributions.<\/li>\n<li>The CAGR of offshore software development stands <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verifiedmarketresearch.com\/product\/offshore-software-development-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">at 10.13%<\/a> (2024 \u2013 2031).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These software development statistics pave the way for planning various hiring and sourcing initiatives. Now, let\u2019s move to our next section on artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"artificial-intelligence-statistics-to-explore\"><\/span>Artificial Intelligence Statistics to Explore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22007 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Artificial-Intelligence-Statistics-to-Explore.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1\" alt=\"Artificial Intelligence Statistics to Explore\" width=\"908\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Artificial-Intelligence-Statistics-to-Explore.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 908w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Artificial-Intelligence-Statistics-to-Explore-300x149.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 300w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Artificial-Intelligence-Statistics-to-Explore-768x381.webp?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 768w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Artificial-Intelligence-Statistics-to-Explore.webp?size=128x63&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 128w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Artificial-Intelligence-Statistics-to-Explore.webp?size=384x190&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 384w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Artificial-Intelligence-Statistics-to-Explore.webp?size=512x254&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 512w, https:\/\/b4130876.smushcdn.com\/4130876\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Artificial-Intelligence-Statistics-to-Explore.webp?size=640x317&lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 908px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 908\/450;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Right now, AI is all the buzz. <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/how-to-build-ai-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI software development<\/a> is the best way to prepare for the future and leverage various smart algorithms. Below, you\u2019ll find some interesting software development statistics associated with this fascinating technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The global AI market valuation is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/3104\/artificial-intelligence-ai-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">USD 244 billion<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>United States is the world&#8217;s most significant machine learning (ML) market.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/survey.stackoverflow.co\/2024\/ai#sentiment-and-usage-ai-sel-prof\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">63% of professional developers<\/a> use artificial intelligence tools in their development process.<\/li>\n<li>Only 3% of developers are unsure about the favorability of AI.<\/li>\n<li>An increase in productivity is the biggest impact of <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/artificial-intelligence-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artificial intelligence<\/a>. In a recent Stack Overflow survey, 81% of respondents agreed with this sentiment.<\/li>\n<li>Most professional developers feel that AI is bad at handling complex tasks. Only 3% of programmers feel <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/blog\/generative-ai-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI tools<\/a> handle such tasks well.<\/li>\n<li>82% of software developers use artificial intelligence tools to write code. Only 4.5% use them for deployment and monitoring.<\/li>\n<li>Nearly 70% of professional developers feel AI isn\u2019t a job threat.<\/li>\n<li>The average spend per employee in terms of AI development tools can reach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/tmo\/software\/enterprise-software\/ai-development-tool-software\/worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">USD 2.7 in 2025<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can observe, AI\u2019s popularity is evident from the impressive numbers. These software development statistics prove why several businesses are looking to invest in this futuristic technology.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner\">\n<p>A portfolio of 300+ AI projects is our biggest asset. You can join the success bandwagon, too!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/ai-software-development-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI Software Development Services<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We believe that our compilation of the top software development statistics can save you time and effort significantly. To help expedite your planning and strategies, we covered the global market scene and the US region (as it\u2019s the biggest contributor).<\/p>\n<p>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/eluminoustechnologies.com\/software-development-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom software development<\/a> is popular, the statistics can help you decide the next step for your business. Including tech stack and work preference, numbers can help simplify decision-making due to increased awareness.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the facts and figures on artificial intelligence depict the promising role of this technology for everyone. Getting all the relevant numbers in a single blog can reduce your efforts in searching for vital stats.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-inner\">\n<p>Found the blog useful? 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