GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Cloud Computing Industry Statistics

Cloud industry making progress on DEI but significant gaps remain.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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45% of cloud computing professionals have reported experiencing gender bias in their workplaces

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Companies with higher diversity in cloud teams report a 35% increase in innovation

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75% of underrepresented groups in cloud roles feel they lack sufficient mentorship opportunities

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42% of women in cloud roles are considering leaving their jobs due to a lack of inclusivity

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The percentage of cloud companies with DEI policies increased by 20% from 2021 to 2023

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52% of cloud professionals from underrepresented groups have experienced microaggressions at work

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Cloud tech conference participation by underrepresented groups increased by 15% in 2023, indicating growing inclusion

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47% of cloud hiring managers recognize the importance of diverse candidate pools, but only 30% actively implement strategies to diversify hiring

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20% of cloud computing roles are held by immigrants or foreign nationals, showing multicultural representation

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43% of remote cloud workers feel their DEI efforts are less effective in virtual environments compared to in-person

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Cloud industry pay gaps between genders persist, with women earning on average 25% less than men in comparable roles

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Companies with active DEI initiatives in cloud found that innovation metrics increased by 40%

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33% of cloud startups founded by women report difficulties accessing funding compared to their male counterparts

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Only 17% of cloud role advertisements are inclusive and explicitly encourage diversity applicants

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29% of cloud industry leaders believe more inclusive workplace cultures directly contribute to financial performance

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41% of vendors providing cloud services report having specific DEI metrics and reporting practices

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The adoption of diversity recruitment platforms in cloud hiring increased by 25% between 2022 and 2023

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Only 22% of cloud computing conferences include dedicated DEI sessions, although recognition of their importance is rising

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12% of cloud computing leadership programs focus specifically on underrepresented groups, highlighting a need for targeted development

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66% of cloud companies monitor diversity metrics, but only 35% publish comprehensive DEI progress reports

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70% of cloud organizations have partnered with DEI-focused hiring firms to diversify their talent pipeline

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21% of cloud organizations have implemented inclusive language policies in their job descriptions, improving accessibility

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30% of cloud industry stakeholders believe that improving DEI will lead to better customer satisfaction and retention

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44% of underrepresented cloud professionals report experiencing a lack of recognition for their contributions, impacting retention

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Only 25% of cloud-related awards and honors recognize diversity and inclusion efforts, indicating room for improvement

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54% of cloud organizations report that their DEI strategies have led to measurable business benefits, including increased innovation, productivity, and market share

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60% of cloud companies offer flexible work arrangements to enhance inclusivity, benefiting diverse talent retention

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48% of cloud companies have mentor-mentee programs aimed specifically at underrepresented groups, promoting career development

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18% of cloud industry job postings now explicitly target diversity and inclusion goals, up from 10% in 2021, indicating growing emphasis

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34% of cloud organizations have faced challenges in measuring the impact of their DEI initiatives, highlighting a need for better metrics

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35% of surveyed cloud professionals believe their companies could do more to promote diversity

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59% of cloud professionals from underrepresented groups believe their companies do not do enough to support their advancement

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In 2023, 60% of cloud computing organizations reported actively implementing DEI initiatives

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25% of cloud companies report having no DEI policies or initiatives

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38% of cloud organizations have seen improved employee engagement after implementing DEI initiatives

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70% of cloud providers have collaborated with community organizations to promote diversity and inclusion, reflecting industry engagement

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Women constitute approximately 30% of the cloud computing workforce globally

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Only 20% of cloud startups are led by women

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Underrepresented minorities make up about 25% of the cloud computing industry workforce

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Only 15% of cloud computing roles are held by ethnic minorities

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40% of women in cloud roles say they have faced pay discrimination

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LGBTQ+ individuals represent only 5% of the cloud computing workforce

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Only 10% of cloud computing leadership positions are held by women

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28% of cloud professionals from minority backgrounds report feeling excluded from key projects

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55% of companies have set specific diversity hiring goals for cloud roles

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Women of color hold only 8% of cloud computing executive roles

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65% of cloud workers from minority groups feel they are underrepresented in their workplace

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Only 12% of cloud developer roles are held by individuals with disabilities

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The median age of cloud computing professionals is 30 years old, with underrepresented groups skewing younger

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18% of cloud certifications are obtained by women, indicating gender disparities in professional development

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54% of early-career cloud professionals from underrepresented groups participate in mentorship programs, compared to 70% of their majority peers

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The number of cloud roles filled by women increased by 10% from 2021 to 2023, indicating upward mobility

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The percentage of cloud-related research papers focusing on DEI issues increased by 22% in the last three years, reflecting rising academic interest

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50% of cloud computing companies offer DEI training programs

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38% of cloud educational programs target underrepresented groups to improve diversity

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Training programs aimed at reducing unconscious bias in cloud tech teams have been adopted by 48% of the industry

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85% of training programs on DEI in cloud organizations are reported to improve team cohesion

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Key Highlights

Women constitute approximately 30% of the cloud computing workforce globally
Only 20% of cloud startups are led by women
45% of cloud computing professionals have reported experiencing gender bias in their workplaces
Underrepresented minorities make up about 25% of the cloud computing industry workforce
Only 15% of cloud computing roles are held by ethnic minorities
Companies with higher diversity in cloud teams report a 35% increase in innovation
In 2023, 60% of cloud computing organizations reported actively implementing DEI initiatives
40% of women in cloud roles say they have faced pay discrimination
50% of cloud computing companies offer DEI training programs
LGBTQ+ individuals represent only 5% of the cloud computing workforce
75% of underrepresented groups in cloud roles feel they lack sufficient mentorship opportunities
42% of women in cloud roles are considering leaving their jobs due to a lack of inclusivity
Only 10% of cloud computing leadership positions are held by women

Despite making significant strides in diversity and inclusion, the cloud computing industry still lags behind in representation, equity, and inclusive practices, highlighting both progress and urgent areas for improvement.

Diversity and Inclusion Metrics in Cloud Industry

45% of cloud computing professionals have reported experiencing gender bias in their workplaces
Companies with higher diversity in cloud teams report a 35% increase in innovation
75% of underrepresented groups in cloud roles feel they lack sufficient mentorship opportunities
42% of women in cloud roles are considering leaving their jobs due to a lack of inclusivity
The percentage of cloud companies with DEI policies increased by 20% from 2021 to 2023
52% of cloud professionals from underrepresented groups have experienced microaggressions at work
Cloud tech conference participation by underrepresented groups increased by 15% in 2023, indicating growing inclusion
47% of cloud hiring managers recognize the importance of diverse candidate pools, but only 30% actively implement strategies to diversify hiring
20% of cloud computing roles are held by immigrants or foreign nationals, showing multicultural representation
43% of remote cloud workers feel their DEI efforts are less effective in virtual environments compared to in-person
Cloud industry pay gaps between genders persist, with women earning on average 25% less than men in comparable roles
Companies with active DEI initiatives in cloud found that innovation metrics increased by 40%
33% of cloud startups founded by women report difficulties accessing funding compared to their male counterparts
Only 17% of cloud role advertisements are inclusive and explicitly encourage diversity applicants
29% of cloud industry leaders believe more inclusive workplace cultures directly contribute to financial performance
41% of vendors providing cloud services report having specific DEI metrics and reporting practices
The adoption of diversity recruitment platforms in cloud hiring increased by 25% between 2022 and 2023
Only 22% of cloud computing conferences include dedicated DEI sessions, although recognition of their importance is rising
12% of cloud computing leadership programs focus specifically on underrepresented groups, highlighting a need for targeted development
66% of cloud companies monitor diversity metrics, but only 35% publish comprehensive DEI progress reports
70% of cloud organizations have partnered with DEI-focused hiring firms to diversify their talent pipeline
21% of cloud organizations have implemented inclusive language policies in their job descriptions, improving accessibility
30% of cloud industry stakeholders believe that improving DEI will lead to better customer satisfaction and retention
44% of underrepresented cloud professionals report experiencing a lack of recognition for their contributions, impacting retention
Only 25% of cloud-related awards and honors recognize diversity and inclusion efforts, indicating room for improvement
54% of cloud organizations report that their DEI strategies have led to measurable business benefits, including increased innovation, productivity, and market share
60% of cloud companies offer flexible work arrangements to enhance inclusivity, benefiting diverse talent retention
48% of cloud companies have mentor-mentee programs aimed specifically at underrepresented groups, promoting career development
18% of cloud industry job postings now explicitly target diversity and inclusion goals, up from 10% in 2021, indicating growing emphasis
34% of cloud organizations have faced challenges in measuring the impact of their DEI initiatives, highlighting a need for better metrics

Diversity and Inclusion Metrics in Cloud Industry Interpretation

Despite a 20% rise in DEI policies from 2021 to 2023 and an industry increasingly recognizing the benefits of diversity, with innovation soaring by 35% in inclusive teams, cloud companies still grapple with persistent gender pay gaps, microaggressions, and inadequate mentorship—reminding us that in the cloud as in culture, progress is clouded by biases that need clearing.

Leadership and Career Advancement Opportunities

35% of surveyed cloud professionals believe their companies could do more to promote diversity
59% of cloud professionals from underrepresented groups believe their companies do not do enough to support their advancement

Leadership and Career Advancement Opportunities Interpretation

While over a third of cloud professionals see room for improvement in promoting diversity, the nearly six-in-ten from underrepresented groups feeling unsupported signals that the industry’s cloud of inclusivity still needs clear skies and substantial change.

Organizational Policies and Industry Collaborations

In 2023, 60% of cloud computing organizations reported actively implementing DEI initiatives
25% of cloud companies report having no DEI policies or initiatives
38% of cloud organizations have seen improved employee engagement after implementing DEI initiatives
70% of cloud providers have collaborated with community organizations to promote diversity and inclusion, reflecting industry engagement

Organizational Policies and Industry Collaborations Interpretation

While 60% of cloud firms are actively weaving DEI into their fabric, the fact that a quarter still remain untouched suggests there's cloud for improvement, especially as industry leaders recognize that fostering diversity not only elevates engagement—by 38%—but also demonstrates a commendable commitment to community collaboration, with 70% partnering with local organizations.

Representation of Women and Minorities in Cloud Roles

Women constitute approximately 30% of the cloud computing workforce globally
Only 20% of cloud startups are led by women
Underrepresented minorities make up about 25% of the cloud computing industry workforce
Only 15% of cloud computing roles are held by ethnic minorities
40% of women in cloud roles say they have faced pay discrimination
LGBTQ+ individuals represent only 5% of the cloud computing workforce
Only 10% of cloud computing leadership positions are held by women
28% of cloud professionals from minority backgrounds report feeling excluded from key projects
55% of companies have set specific diversity hiring goals for cloud roles
Women of color hold only 8% of cloud computing executive roles
65% of cloud workers from minority groups feel they are underrepresented in their workplace
Only 12% of cloud developer roles are held by individuals with disabilities
The median age of cloud computing professionals is 30 years old, with underrepresented groups skewing younger
18% of cloud certifications are obtained by women, indicating gender disparities in professional development
54% of early-career cloud professionals from underrepresented groups participate in mentorship programs, compared to 70% of their majority peers
The number of cloud roles filled by women increased by 10% from 2021 to 2023, indicating upward mobility
The percentage of cloud-related research papers focusing on DEI issues increased by 22% in the last three years, reflecting rising academic interest

Representation of Women and Minorities in Cloud Roles Interpretation

While the cloud industry has made some strides—such as a 10% increase in women filling cloud roles from 2021 to 2023—the persistent underrepresentation of women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, coupled with wage disparities and exclusion from leadership, underscores that the industry’s cloud is still far from transparent or equitable, demanding urgent and sustained efforts to truly lift the collective fog of inequality.

Training, Certification, and Educational Initiatives

50% of cloud computing companies offer DEI training programs
38% of cloud educational programs target underrepresented groups to improve diversity
Training programs aimed at reducing unconscious bias in cloud tech teams have been adopted by 48% of the industry
85% of training programs on DEI in cloud organizations are reported to improve team cohesion

Training, Certification, and Educational Initiatives Interpretation

While half of cloud companies champion DEI training and nearly as many target underrepresented groups, the fact that 85% report improved team cohesion underscores that bridging the digital diversity gap isn't just morally right—it's a cloud-based business imperative.