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Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the Information Industry Statistics

Only 35.9% of the U.S. information workforce is women—how DEI changes hiring, pay, and belonging.
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Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the Information Industry Statistics
Henrik DahlWritten by Henrik Dahl·Edited by Priya Chandrasekaran·Fact-checked by Nicholas Chambers
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion shape who gets recruited, hired, paid, trained, and promoted across information-related roles. In 2022, 35.9% of the U.S. workforce in information-related occupations is women, and women face a technology wage gap—earning 18% less than men on average. This page also examines racial and ethnic underrepresentation in tech, plus workplace inclusion signals and the DEI tools organizations use to reduce bias.

Key Takeaways

  • 35.9% of the U.S. workforce in information-related occupations is women (2022)
  • 7.4% of U.S. software developers identified as Hispanic or Latino (2022), indicating ongoing racial/ethnic underrepresentation in an information-industry occupation
  • In the U.S., 30% of computer science bachelor's degrees are awarded to women (2022)
  • In the U.S., Asian students earn 56% of computer science degrees (2019-2020)
  • In the U.S., Black students earn 8% of computer science degrees (2021)
  • Women earn 18% less than men on average in the U.S. technology sector (2022, gender wage gap estimate)
  • Asian workers in tech earn 10% more than White workers (2022)
  • In 2023, 49% of HR leaders said their organizations use structured interviews to reduce bias
  • In 2022, 53% of Fortune 500 boards included at least one diversity-focused committee (Spencer Stuart board analysis, 2022)
  • In 2023, 66% of employees said they feel included at work (Deloitte, 2023)
  • In 2022, 58% of workers said DEI efforts improved their perception of a company (Glassdoor workplace study, 2022)
  • In 2021, ethnoracial diversity in U.S. tech firms was positively associated with revenue growth; the study reports 5% higher revenues in more diverse firms (Catalyst, 2021 meta-analysis)
  • In 2022, the global DEI software market is estimated at $2.6B and projected to reach $5.0B by 2030 (MarketsandMarkets, 2022)
  • The U.S. DEI software market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 14.7% from 2023 to 2030 (MarketsandMarkets, 2023)
  • In 2023, the global corporate E-learning market reached $93.2B (USD) (Global Market Insights)

Representation gaps and pay and inclusion barriers persist in U.S. tech, highlighting urgent DEI action.

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Market Size12 stats

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In 2022, the global DEI software market is estimated at $2.6B and projected to reach $5.0B by 2030 (MarketsandMarkets, 2022)[1]
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The U.S. DEI software market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 14.7% from 2023 to 2030 (MarketsandMarkets, 2023)[1]
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In 2023, the global corporate E-learning market reached $93.2B (USD) (Global Market Insights)[2]
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In 2023, the global HR analytics market size was $4.4B with forecast to reach $15.9B by 2032 (MarketsandMarkets, 2023)[1]
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In 2024, the global benefits administration software market was valued at $3.7B (Fortune Business Insights, 2024)[3]
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In 2023, the global workforce management software market was $3.1B (IMARC Group)[4]
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In 2022, the global talent management software market was $10.3B and forecast to reach $35.9B by 2029 (Fortune Business Insights, 2022)[3]
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In 2021, global HR software market size was $14.0B (Statista, based on reports)[5]
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In 2022, global learning management system (LMS) market size was $18.3B (MarketsandMarkets, 2022)[1]
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In 2024, global background check services market was $6.4B (Business Research Company, 2024)[6]
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In 2023, global AI hiring software market was $1.9B (Grand View Research, 2023)[7]
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In 2022, global HR tech spending reached $38B (Gartner, 2022)[8]
Interpretation

Market Size Interpretation

The market size signals that DEI and adjacent people analytics are rapidly expanding, with the global DEI software growing from $2.6B in 2022 to a projected $5.0B by 2030 and the U.S. expected to rise at a 14.7% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, reflecting strong and sustained demand in the information industry.

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Education Pipelines4 stats

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In the U.S., 30% of computer science bachelor's degrees are awarded to women (2022)[16]
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In the U.S., Asian students earn 56% of computer science degrees (2019-2020)[17]
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In the U.S., Black students earn 8% of computer science degrees (2021)[17]
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12.2% of all STEM workers are underrepresented minorities (URM) in the U.S. tech workforce (2022)[17]
Interpretation

Education Pipelines Interpretation

As education pipelines feed the tech workforce, women earn only 30% of U.S. computer science bachelor’s degrees and Black students just 8% of them, alongside the fact that URM make up 12.2% of STEM workers, underscoring how early in the pipeline these underrepresentation gaps take hold.

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Pay Equity & Hiring3 stats

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Women earn 18% less than men on average in the U.S. technology sector (2022, gender wage gap estimate)[18]
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Asian workers in tech earn 10% more than White workers (2022)[18]
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In 2023, 49% of HR leaders said their organizations use structured interviews to reduce bias[8]
Interpretation

Pay Equity & Hiring Interpretation

In Pay Equity and Hiring, the data show that pay gaps and bias-reduction practices still coexist, with women earning 18% less than men in U.S. tech on average while Asian workers earn 10% more than White workers, and only 49% of HR leaders reporting structured interviews in 2023 suggests hiring processes may not yet be consistently addressing pay and opportunity disparities.

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Workforce Representation2 stats

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35.9% of the U.S. workforce in information-related occupations is women (2022)[19]
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7.4% of U.S. software developers identified as Hispanic or Latino (2022), indicating ongoing racial/ethnic underrepresentation in an information-industry occupation[19]
Interpretation

Workforce Representation Interpretation

In workforce representation within the information industry, women make up just 35.9% of U.S. workers in information-related occupations while only 7.4% of software developers are Hispanic or Latino, underscoring persistent gaps in who is represented in the field.

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Overview9 stats

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32% of employees reported that they were not comfortable disclosing their identity at work (2022), which can affect hiring and promotion for underrepresented groups[20]
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46% of companies report using some form of bias mitigation in hiring (2022), reflecting adoption of DEI-related hiring controls[21]
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Women with similar qualifications earn 92 cents for every $1 earned by men on average in the U.S. (2023), showing an earnings gap relevant to DEI outcomes[22]
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Hispanic workers earn 79% of what White workers earn on average (U.S., 2022), indicating a racial/ethnic earnings gap[23]
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1,000+ employees are covered by mandatory pay transparency reporting in the U.S. state of Colorado, reflecting growing regulatory pressure tied to DEI equity practices[24]
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In the EU, companies with 250+ employees and meeting criteria are required to report gender pay gap statistics (Directive 2023/970), strengthening DEI compliance[25]
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In 2022, 53% of Fortune 500 boards included at least one diversity-focused committee (Spencer Stuart board analysis, 2022)[26]
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13% of U.S. employees reported they were in organizations that provide diversity training that includes evaluation (2022)[27]
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31% of employees reported they do not feel comfortable being themselves at work (2022), which is directly tied to inclusion outcomes[5]
Interpretation

Industry Overview Interpretation

Across the information industry, the fact that women earn just 92 cents for every $1 men earn and that 46% of companies use bias mitigation in hiring suggests that even as DEI hiring practices spread, pay and equity gaps remain a central industry-wide challenge.
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