GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Information Industry Statistics

Tech industry diversity improves outcomes, but underrepresentation remains significant.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The gender pay gap in the tech industry is approximately 4% in favor of men

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In 2021, companies with higher gender diversity were 25% more likely to outperform their competitors financially

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The retention rate for diverse employees in tech is approximately 55%, compared to 70% for their non-diverse counterparts

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Remote work has increased diversity hiring by 30% in the last three years

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70% of tech workers express a desire for more diversity initiatives in their workplaces

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65% of underrepresented minority tech employees cite lack of career growth opportunities as a barrier

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The attrition rate for marginalized groups in tech is approximately 25% higher than for majority groups

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LGBTQ+ inclusion programs in tech reduce turnover among LGBTQ+ employees by 15%

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The median age of women in tech is 32, compared to 36 for men, indicating younger female representation

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More than 75% of tech executives agree that diversity is essential for innovation and business growth

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80% of companies say that increasing diversity has improved their ability to attract top talent

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The global median gender pay gap in the technology sector is approximately 10%, with significant variation across countries

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Companies with diverse hiring practices report a 30% higher revenue growth rate compared to less diverse firms

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In 2022, only 5% of venture capital funding went to Black-led startups

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In the tech industry, companies with more diverse executive leadership are 15% more likely to outperform on innovation metrics

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The percentage of leadership positions held by women in tech is approximately 20%, indicating slow progress

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Gender diversity in tech leadership increases company revenues by up to 21%

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The percentage of startups with diverse founding teams is approximately 30%, but only 10% have diverse leadership teams, emphasizing need for broader inclusion

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Women of color hold less than 4% of all executive roles in tech companies, a stark underrepresentation

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Women represent approximately 27% of the computing workforce globally

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Less than 20% of tech roles in the United States are held by Black professionals

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The representation of Latinx professionals in the tech industry is around 8%

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Asian Americans hold approximately 19% of technology jobs in the United States

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Only about 15% of software engineers worldwide are women

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Neurodiverse individuals are underrepresented in tech, comprising less than 2% of the industry workforce

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Only 3% of CEOs in the tech industry are women

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LGBTQ+ individuals make up about 4-7% of the tech workforce, but they face higher levels of workplace discrimination

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Minority-led startups account for less than 10% of all venture-backed companies

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Less than 10% of AI research papers are authored by women, indicating gender imbalance in AI development

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The percentage of Hispanic employees in tech roles is approximately 9%

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The percentage of people with disabilities working in tech is roughly 2%, far below the national average of 12%

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Only 18% of diversity and inclusion initiatives in tech companies explicitly focus on racial and ethnic diversity

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Women of color in tech face a pay gap of up to 35% compared to their white male counterparts

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Only around 10% of Silicon Valley startups are founded by women, highlighting gender disparity in entrepreneurship

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The representation of Native Americans in the tech industry is less than 1%, signifying extreme underrepresentation

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In 2023, only 12% of tech firms have explicit policies targeting racial equity, indicating room for improvement

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25% of tech industry employees identify as part of a minority group, showing diversity but also highlighting underrepresentation

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Only 2% of AI technologists identify as neurodiverse, while industry estimates suggest nearly 15% of the population is neurodiverse, indicating significant underrepresentation

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The representation of refugees in tech is estimated at less than 1%, despite their potential to contribute diverse perspectives

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In 2022, only about 12% of boards in Fortune 500 tech companies had women members, signaling limited gender diversity at governance level

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40% of underrepresented minority workers in tech report experiencing microaggressions at work

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Companies with comprehensive D&I policies see a 20% increase in employee satisfaction

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Over 80% of tech workers have witnessed or experienced bias based on gender, race, or ethnicity

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Companies with inclusive workplace cultures see 35% higher engagement scores

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Nearly 50% of underrepresented minorities in tech leave their roles within three years due to lack of progression

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60% of tech employees believe that D&I efforts are not genuine or impactful, highlighting skepticism about corporate initiatives

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27% of women in STEM fields leave their careers within the first five years, citing a lack of inclusive environment

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62% of male tech employees believe their company is doing enough for gender diversity, compared to 35% of female employees, indicating perception gap

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Key Highlights

Women represent approximately 27% of the computing workforce globally
Less than 20% of tech roles in the United States are held by Black professionals
In 2022, only 5% of venture capital funding went to Black-led startups
The representation of Latinx professionals in the tech industry is around 8%
Asian Americans hold approximately 19% of technology jobs in the United States
Only about 15% of software engineers worldwide are women
Neurodiverse individuals are underrepresented in tech, comprising less than 2% of the industry workforce
The gender pay gap in the tech industry is approximately 4% in favor of men
In 2021, companies with higher gender diversity were 25% more likely to outperform their competitors financially
Only 3% of CEOs in the tech industry are women
LGBTQ+ individuals make up about 4-7% of the tech workforce, but they face higher levels of workplace discrimination
Minority-led startups account for less than 10% of all venture-backed companies
The retention rate for diverse employees in tech is approximately 55%, compared to 70% for their non-diverse counterparts

Despite significant potential benefits, the tech industry continues to struggle with startling disparities, as women, minorities, and neurodiverse individuals remain vastly underrepresented, fueling ongoing debates about how to create a truly inclusive digital future.

Diversity and Inclusion Metrics

The gender pay gap in the tech industry is approximately 4% in favor of men
In 2021, companies with higher gender diversity were 25% more likely to outperform their competitors financially
The retention rate for diverse employees in tech is approximately 55%, compared to 70% for their non-diverse counterparts
Remote work has increased diversity hiring by 30% in the last three years
70% of tech workers express a desire for more diversity initiatives in their workplaces
65% of underrepresented minority tech employees cite lack of career growth opportunities as a barrier
The attrition rate for marginalized groups in tech is approximately 25% higher than for majority groups
LGBTQ+ inclusion programs in tech reduce turnover among LGBTQ+ employees by 15%
The median age of women in tech is 32, compared to 36 for men, indicating younger female representation
More than 75% of tech executives agree that diversity is essential for innovation and business growth
80% of companies say that increasing diversity has improved their ability to attract top talent
The global median gender pay gap in the technology sector is approximately 10%, with significant variation across countries
Companies with diverse hiring practices report a 30% higher revenue growth rate compared to less diverse firms

Diversity and Inclusion Metrics Interpretation

While diversity in the tech industry continues to be linked with enhanced innovation and profitability, persistent gaps in pay, retention, and career opportunities—especially for marginalized groups—highlight that true inclusion still remains a work in progress, proving that technological progress isn’t just about code but about closing the gaps that divide us.

Funding, Startups, and Industry Trends

In 2022, only 5% of venture capital funding went to Black-led startups

Funding, Startups, and Industry Trends Interpretation

The stark 5% venture capital allocation to Black-led startups in 2022 underscores the urgent need to diversify investment pipelines and break down the racial barriers that continue to hinder equitable innovation.

Leadership and Executive Diversity

In the tech industry, companies with more diverse executive leadership are 15% more likely to outperform on innovation metrics
The percentage of leadership positions held by women in tech is approximately 20%, indicating slow progress
Gender diversity in tech leadership increases company revenues by up to 21%
The percentage of startups with diverse founding teams is approximately 30%, but only 10% have diverse leadership teams, emphasizing need for broader inclusion
Women of color hold less than 4% of all executive roles in tech companies, a stark underrepresentation

Leadership and Executive Diversity Interpretation

While strides are being made, with gender-diverse leadership boosting innovation and revenue, the startling underrepresentation of women of color and the sluggish pace of progress underscore that the tech industry still has a long way to go before true inclusion becomes its hallmark.

Representation of Underrepresented Groups

Women represent approximately 27% of the computing workforce globally
Less than 20% of tech roles in the United States are held by Black professionals
The representation of Latinx professionals in the tech industry is around 8%
Asian Americans hold approximately 19% of technology jobs in the United States
Only about 15% of software engineers worldwide are women
Neurodiverse individuals are underrepresented in tech, comprising less than 2% of the industry workforce
Only 3% of CEOs in the tech industry are women
LGBTQ+ individuals make up about 4-7% of the tech workforce, but they face higher levels of workplace discrimination
Minority-led startups account for less than 10% of all venture-backed companies
Less than 10% of AI research papers are authored by women, indicating gender imbalance in AI development
The percentage of Hispanic employees in tech roles is approximately 9%
The percentage of people with disabilities working in tech is roughly 2%, far below the national average of 12%
Only 18% of diversity and inclusion initiatives in tech companies explicitly focus on racial and ethnic diversity
Women of color in tech face a pay gap of up to 35% compared to their white male counterparts
Only around 10% of Silicon Valley startups are founded by women, highlighting gender disparity in entrepreneurship
The representation of Native Americans in the tech industry is less than 1%, signifying extreme underrepresentation
In 2023, only 12% of tech firms have explicit policies targeting racial equity, indicating room for improvement
25% of tech industry employees identify as part of a minority group, showing diversity but also highlighting underrepresentation
Only 2% of AI technologists identify as neurodiverse, while industry estimates suggest nearly 15% of the population is neurodiverse, indicating significant underrepresentation
The representation of refugees in tech is estimated at less than 1%, despite their potential to contribute diverse perspectives
In 2022, only about 12% of boards in Fortune 500 tech companies had women members, signaling limited gender diversity at governance level

Representation of Underrepresented Groups Interpretation

Despite growing awareness, the stark underrepresentation of women, minorities, and neurodiverse individuals in the tech industry—evidenced by figures like less than 20% of US tech roles held by Black professionals and women comprising only around 15% of software engineers worldwide—reminds us that diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives still lag behind the technology industry's rapid innovation curve, leaving behind the very voices that could drive its most transformative advancements.

Workplace Culture and Employee Experience

40% of underrepresented minority workers in tech report experiencing microaggressions at work
Companies with comprehensive D&I policies see a 20% increase in employee satisfaction
Over 80% of tech workers have witnessed or experienced bias based on gender, race, or ethnicity
Companies with inclusive workplace cultures see 35% higher engagement scores
Nearly 50% of underrepresented minorities in tech leave their roles within three years due to lack of progression
60% of tech employees believe that D&I efforts are not genuine or impactful, highlighting skepticism about corporate initiatives
27% of women in STEM fields leave their careers within the first five years, citing a lack of inclusive environment
62% of male tech employees believe their company is doing enough for gender diversity, compared to 35% of female employees, indicating perception gap

Workplace Culture and Employee Experience Interpretation

Despite widespread recognition of diversity efforts, the staggering prevalence of microaggressions and bias—paired with employee skepticism and high turnover—highlight that in the tech industry, genuine inclusion remains more aspiration than reality, and until companies close the perception gap, progress will stay elusive.