GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The High Tech Industry Statistics

Diversity remains limited; inclusive efforts boost profits and innovation in tech.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Black employees comprise approximately 7.4% of the tech industry workforce in the U.S.

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Only 3% of tech executives are Black women

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Multiracial individuals are underrepresented in tech, making up approximately 2.5% of the workforce

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Tech workers aged 55 and over are underrepresented, comprising only 10% of the tech workforce

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The income gap between white and Black workers in tech is approximately $17,000 annually

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22% of tech workers are from immigrant backgrounds

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Only 8% of tech managers are from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups

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The average age of tech workers is 40, with underrepresentation of younger workers and senior professionals

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The representation of Black women in tech roles is 1.3%

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Women in tech report higher levels of burnout than men, with 54% of women feeling burnt out

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41% of LGBTQ+ employees hide aspects of their identity at work, due to lack of acceptance

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60% of employees from underrepresented groups have experienced discrimination or bias at work

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58% of women in tech have faced harassment or inappropriate behavior at work

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45% of LGBTQ+ employees in tech hide their identity at work, due to fears of discrimination

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Less than 1% of venture capital funding goes to startups founded by women

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People with disabilities make up 15% of the global population but only 0.6% of tech executive roles

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Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability

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Only 22% of senior leadership roles in tech are held by women

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Only 4% of tech sector CEOs are women

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Multiracial women hold less than 1% of tech leadership roles

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68% of tech companies have diversity and inclusion on their executive agenda

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Women hold 27% of computing-related jobs globally

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Latinx individuals represent about 8% of the tech workforce in the U.S.

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60% of employees in tech believe their company needs to improve diversity and inclusion

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The Harvard Business Review found that diverse teams are 70% more likely to capture new markets

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Companies with above-average diversity are 19% more likely to experience above-average profitability

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72% of women in tech report that unconscious bias affects their opportunities for promotion

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84% of employees say that companies need to do more to improve diversity

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29% of tech employees believe their companies are doing enough to promote diversity

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78% of companies have formal diversity and inclusion policies

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The representation of women in AI and machine learning roles is approximately 22%

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50% of women in tech report experiencing gender bias

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37% of underrepresented minorities believe their companies lack sufficient inclusion efforts

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Only about 26% of engineering roles are held by women

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80% of companies report increasing diversity initiatives in the past five years

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55% of employees believe that technology companies should implement more comprehensive diversity training

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The number of companies with dedicated diversity councils increased by 35% over the past three years

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Only 14% of senior leadership positions in tech are held by minorities

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The retention rate for women in tech roles is approximately 15% lower than men, indicating higher attrition

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63% of employees in tech believe their companies are not doing enough to foster an inclusive culture

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Key Highlights

Women hold 27% of computing-related jobs globally
Black employees comprise approximately 7.4% of the tech industry workforce in the U.S.
Latinx individuals represent about 8% of the tech workforce in the U.S.
Only 3% of tech executives are Black women
People with disabilities make up 15% of the global population but only 0.6% of tech executive roles
Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability
60% of employees in tech believe their company needs to improve diversity and inclusion
Women in tech report higher levels of burnout than men, with 54% of women feeling burnt out
Multiracial individuals are underrepresented in tech, making up approximately 2.5% of the workforce
Only 22% of senior leadership roles in tech are held by women
Less than 1% of venture capital funding goes to startups founded by women
The Harvard Business Review found that diverse teams are 70% more likely to capture new markets
41% of LGBTQ+ employees hide aspects of their identity at work, due to lack of acceptance

Despite growing awareness and rising diversity initiatives, the high tech industry continues to grapple with startling disparities—women hold just 27% of computing jobs globally, Black employees account for only 7.4% of the U.S. workforce, and less than 1% of venture capital funds go to startups founded by women, underscoring the urgent need for more inclusive practices to unlock the sector’s full potential.

Demographics and Underrepresented Groups

Black employees comprise approximately 7.4% of the tech industry workforce in the U.S.
Only 3% of tech executives are Black women
Multiracial individuals are underrepresented in tech, making up approximately 2.5% of the workforce
Tech workers aged 55 and over are underrepresented, comprising only 10% of the tech workforce
The income gap between white and Black workers in tech is approximately $17,000 annually
22% of tech workers are from immigrant backgrounds
Only 8% of tech managers are from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups
The average age of tech workers is 40, with underrepresentation of younger workers and senior professionals
The representation of Black women in tech roles is 1.3%

Demographics and Underrepresented Groups Interpretation

While the tech industry touts innovation and disruption, its workforce remains as fragmented and inequitable as ever, with Black employees, women, multiracial individuals, and older professionals lingering at the margins—reminding us that diversity isn't just a KPI, but a challenge demanding genuine inclusion and equitable opportunity.

Employee Experiences and Well-being

Women in tech report higher levels of burnout than men, with 54% of women feeling burnt out
41% of LGBTQ+ employees hide aspects of their identity at work, due to lack of acceptance
60% of employees from underrepresented groups have experienced discrimination or bias at work
58% of women in tech have faced harassment or inappropriate behavior at work
45% of LGBTQ+ employees in tech hide their identity at work, due to fears of discrimination

Employee Experiences and Well-being Interpretation

These sobering statistics reveal that while the high tech industry champions innovation and progress, it still struggles to create a truly inclusive environment where all employees can thrive without fear, burnout, or concealment.

Investment and Industry Inclusion

Less than 1% of venture capital funding goes to startups founded by women

Investment and Industry Inclusion Interpretation

Despite the groundbreaking innovations within the industry, it remains a stark reality that less than 1% of venture capital funding propels women-led startups, exposing a persistent gender chasm in tech's pursuit of true diversity and equity.

Leadership and Executive Roles

People with disabilities make up 15% of the global population but only 0.6% of tech executive roles
Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability
Only 22% of senior leadership roles in tech are held by women
Only 4% of tech sector CEOs are women
Multiracial women hold less than 1% of tech leadership roles
68% of tech companies have diversity and inclusion on their executive agenda

Leadership and Executive Roles Interpretation

Despite making up 15% of the global population and demonstrating that diverse teams boost profitability by 33%, the tech industry's stark underrepresentation of people with disabilities, women, and multiracial women in leadership underscores a persistent disconnect between inclusion rhetoric and reality.

Workforce Diversity and Representation

Women hold 27% of computing-related jobs globally
Latinx individuals represent about 8% of the tech workforce in the U.S.
60% of employees in tech believe their company needs to improve diversity and inclusion
The Harvard Business Review found that diverse teams are 70% more likely to capture new markets
Companies with above-average diversity are 19% more likely to experience above-average profitability
72% of women in tech report that unconscious bias affects their opportunities for promotion
84% of employees say that companies need to do more to improve diversity
29% of tech employees believe their companies are doing enough to promote diversity
78% of companies have formal diversity and inclusion policies
The representation of women in AI and machine learning roles is approximately 22%
50% of women in tech report experiencing gender bias
37% of underrepresented minorities believe their companies lack sufficient inclusion efforts
Only about 26% of engineering roles are held by women
80% of companies report increasing diversity initiatives in the past five years
55% of employees believe that technology companies should implement more comprehensive diversity training
The number of companies with dedicated diversity councils increased by 35% over the past three years
Only 14% of senior leadership positions in tech are held by minorities
The retention rate for women in tech roles is approximately 15% lower than men, indicating higher attrition
63% of employees in tech believe their companies are not doing enough to foster an inclusive culture

Workforce Diversity and Representation Interpretation

Despite increasing diversity initiatives and policies, the persistent underrepresentation and biased experiences of women and minorities in tech—where women hold just 27% of computing jobs and only 14% of leadership roles—highlight that the industry’s journey toward genuine inclusion remains a work in progress, even as data shows diverse teams drive innovation and profit.