GITNUXREPORT 2026

Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Information Technology Industry Statistics

The tech industry shows persistent gaps in diversity and inclusion despite widespread DEI initiatives.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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11% of disabled adults are employed in IT compared to 20% non-disabled, US 2023.

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Tech accessibility compliance: 40% of sites fail WCAG, 2023 WebAIM.

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Autistic individuals in tech: 1%, but 16% desire tech careers, 2023.

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Neurodiverse hiring programs in tech: 25% of large firms, 2023 SHRM.

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Blind/low vision in tech: 0.8%, 2023 AbilityJobs.

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Mental health disclosures in tech: 15%, 2023 Mindshare.

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UK disabled IT workers: 12%, vs 22% workforce, 2023 ONS.

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In Canada, disabled tech pros: 9%, 2023.

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Australian disability in IT: 7%, 2023.

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Deaf/hard of hearing in tech: 0.5%, 2023 NAD.

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Tech accommodations provided: 60% of requests met, 2023 Job Accommodation Network.

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Chronic illness in tech workforce: 18%, hidden disability 2023.

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Mobility impaired in tech offices: under 1%, 2023.

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ADHD in tech self-ID: 10%, 2023 ADDitude survey.

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Retention of disabled tech workers: 65% vs 80%, 2023 Accenture.

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EU disabled IT employment gap: 25%, 2023 Eurostat.

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Big Tech disability reps: 4%, 2023 reports.

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Veteran disabled in tech: 2%, 2023 Hiring Our Heroes.

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Latin America disabled IT: 5%, 2023 IDB.

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India disabled in IT: 2%, 2023 NASSCOM.

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Disability leadership in tech: 1%, 2023 Ruderman Family Foundation.

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Pay equity for disabled: 82 cents/dollar, 2023.

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70% of tech firms have DEI training including disability, 2023 Gartner.

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In 2023, the pay gap for women in tech is 6% after controlling for role.

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Black tech workers promoted 20% slower than white peers, McKinsey 2023.

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Employee resource groups in tech: 85% of companies, 2023 Deloitte.

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Turnover rate for underrepresented minorities in tech: 25% annually, 2023.

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Inclusion scores: Tech averages 75/100, Gallup 2023.

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Mentorship programs boost retention by 30% for women in tech, 2023 Catalyst.

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Unconscious bias training effectiveness: 15% improvement in hiring, 2023.

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Equity in performance reviews: 70% fair per employees, 2023.

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Flexible work increases DEI retention by 22%, 2023 FlexJobs.

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Tech firms with pay transparency: 40%, 2023 levels.fyi.

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Retention gap: Women leave tech 2x faster after 10 years, 2023 NCWIT.

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Minority promotion to director: 12 months longer, 2023.

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Belonging index in tech: 68%, compared to 72% all industries, 2023.

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DEI budget in tech: average $2M per large firm, 2023.

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Sponsorship for URM: 40% less than majority, 2023 LeanIn.

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Hybrid work equity: 80% satisfaction for minorities, 2023.

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Grievance resolution equity: 65% positive for women, 2023 EEOC.

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Tech retention after parental leave: 75% for women vs 95% men, 2023.

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Supplier diversity spend: 10% of procurement in tech, 2023.

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DEI metrics tracking: 90% of top tech firms, 2023.

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In 2023, women represented only 26% of the professional computing workforce in the US IT industry.

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Globally, female participation in tech roles stands at 25% as per 2022 data.

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In Silicon Valley tech firms, women hold 30% of technical positions in 2023.

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Only 22% of AI professionals are women according to 2023 surveys.

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Women in IT earn 84 cents for every dollar men earn in the US, 2022 data.

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18% of software developers in the EU are women, Eurostat 2023.

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In India, women comprise 34% of the IT workforce but only 8% in leadership.

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UK tech sector has 19% women in computing roles, 2023.

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28% of cybersecurity professionals are women globally, 2022.

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In Canada, women make up 24% of IT professionals, 2023 StatsCan.

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Australian tech industry has 29% female employees, 2022.

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In entry-level tech roles, women are 35%, dropping to 15% at VP level.

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21% of cloud computing specialists are women, 2023 Gartner.

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Brazil IT sector: 20% women, NASSCOM-like report 2023.

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Women in Big Tech (FAANG) average 33% workforce, 2023.

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Japan tech: 17% women in engineering, 2022 METI.

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South Africa IT: 25% female, 2023 IITPSA.

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27% of data scientists are women, Kaggle 2023 survey.

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In startups, women founders in tech: 12%, 2023 Crunchbase.

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US college CS grads: 22% women, NCES 2023.

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Nigeria tech: 30% women, 2023 Andela report.

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Mexico IT: 28% women, 2022 INEGI.

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Women in DevOps: 19%, 2023 survey.

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24% of blockchain developers female, 2023.

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In gaming tech, women: 23%, IGDA 2023.

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Finland IT: 26% women, 2023 Tilastokeskus.

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Women in IT management: 25%, Deloitte 2023.

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20% of hardware engineers women, IEEE 2023.

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Singapore tech: 32% women, 2023 IMDA.

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LGBTQ+ individuals represent 5.6% of the US tech workforce, per 2023 McKinsey survey.

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21% of Gen Z tech workers identify as LGBTQ+, Deloitte 2023.

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Openly gay executives in Fortune 500 tech: 1%, Out Leadership 2023.

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Transgender in tech: 0.6%, Human Rights Campaign 2023.

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Bisexual tech workers: 2.5%, Gallup 2023 poll.

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UK tech LGBTQ+ employees: 7%, Stonewall 2023.

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In Silicon Valley, 10% of tech workers LGBTQ+, 2023 survey.

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Non-binary in tech: 1.2%, 2023 Gartner.

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Lesbian representation higher in tech than average at 1.8%, 2023.

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LGBTQ+ retention: 75% vs 85% straight, 2023 Edelman.

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In Canada tech, 8% LGBTQ+, 2023 Pride at Work.

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Australian LGBTQ+ in IT: 6.5%, 2023 ABS.

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EU LGBTQ+ tech leaders: 3%, 2023 ILGA-Europe.

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Black LGBTQ+ in tech: 1%, intersectional 2023.

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Women LGBTQ+ in tech: 3.2%, 2023.

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Tech companies with LGBTQ+ ERGs: 92%, HRC CEI 2023.

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Out tech CEOs: 2% of public companies, 2023.

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LGBTQ+ job satisfaction in tech: 82%, vs 78% overall, 2023.

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In startups, LGBTQ+ founders: 4%, 2023 Crunchbase.

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India tech LGBTQ+ disclosure: 1%, 2023.

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Brazil LGBTQ+ in IT: 5%, 2023 ABStartups.

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Japan tech LGBTQ+: 2%, low disclosure 2023.

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South Africa tech LGBTQ+: 7%, 2023.

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In 2023, Black or African American workers comprised 7.4% of the high-tech workforce in the US.

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Hispanics/Latinos make up 9% of IT professionals in US, BLS 2023.

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Asian Americans are 40% of tech workforce but 6% of executives, 2023.

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Native American IT workers: 0.5% in US tech, 2023 Census.

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Black women in tech: 3%, McKinsey 2023.

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In UK, Black IT workers: 4%, 2023 ONS.

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Latinx in Canadian tech: 5%, 2023 StatsCan.

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Indigenous in Australian IT: 1.2%, 2023 ABS.

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South Asian in US tech: 15%, 2023 NSF.

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Pacific Islanders in tech: 0.3%, EEOC 2023.

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In EU, ethnic minorities in IT: 8%, Eurostat 2023.

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Black executives in Big Tech: 2%, 2023 reports.

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Hispanic VPs in tech: 4%, 2023.

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In India IT, Dalit representation: 5%, 2023 NASSCOM.

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Middle Eastern in US tech: 3%, 2023.

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Black CS grads: 7%, NCES 2023.

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Latino software engineers: 8%, Stack Overflow 2023.

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Asian women in tech leadership: 4%, LeanIn 2023.

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In Brazil, Afro-Brazilian IT: 6%, 2023 IBGE.

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Native Hawaiian tech workers: 0.4%, 2023 Hawaii.gov.

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In South Africa, Coloured IT workers: 10%, 2023.

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East Asian dominance: 50% of tech patents, USPTO 2023.

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Black retention in tech: 50% leave within 5 years, 2023.

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Hispanic promotion rates: 60% of white peers, 2023 McKinsey.

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In EU tech startups, minority founders: 9%, 2023 Dealroom.

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Despite overwhelming evidence that diverse teams drive innovation, the stark reality in the IT industry is a landscape of persistent gaps, where women hold just 26% of computing roles in the US, Black or African American workers comprise only 7.4% of the high-tech workforce, LGBTQ+ individuals represent 5.6%, and the pay for women sits at 84 cents to a man's dollar.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, women represented only 26% of the professional computing workforce in the US IT industry.
Globally, female participation in tech roles stands at 25% as per 2022 data.
In Silicon Valley tech firms, women hold 30% of technical positions in 2023.
In 2023, Black or African American workers comprised 7.4% of the high-tech workforce in the US.
Hispanics/Latinos make up 9% of IT professionals in US, BLS 2023.
Asian Americans are 40% of tech workforce but 6% of executives, 2023.
LGBTQ+ individuals represent 5.6% of the US tech workforce, per 2023 McKinsey survey.
21% of Gen Z tech workers identify as LGBTQ+, Deloitte 2023.
Openly gay executives in Fortune 500 tech: 1%, Out Leadership 2023.
11% of disabled adults are employed in IT compared to 20% non-disabled, US 2023.
Tech accessibility compliance: 40% of sites fail WCAG, 2023 WebAIM.
Autistic individuals in tech: 1%, but 16% desire tech careers, 2023.
In 2023, the pay gap for women in tech is 6% after controlling for role.
Black tech workers promoted 20% slower than white peers, McKinsey 2023.
Employee resource groups in tech: 85% of companies, 2023 Deloitte.

The tech industry shows persistent gaps in diversity and inclusion despite widespread DEI initiatives.

Disability Inclusion

11% of disabled adults are employed in IT compared to 20% non-disabled, US 2023.
Tech accessibility compliance: 40% of sites fail WCAG, 2023 WebAIM.
Autistic individuals in tech: 1%, but 16% desire tech careers, 2023.
Neurodiverse hiring programs in tech: 25% of large firms, 2023 SHRM.
Blind/low vision in tech: 0.8%, 2023 AbilityJobs.
Mental health disclosures in tech: 15%, 2023 Mindshare.
UK disabled IT workers: 12%, vs 22% workforce, 2023 ONS.
In Canada, disabled tech pros: 9%, 2023.
Australian disability in IT: 7%, 2023.
Deaf/hard of hearing in tech: 0.5%, 2023 NAD.
Tech accommodations provided: 60% of requests met, 2023 Job Accommodation Network.
Chronic illness in tech workforce: 18%, hidden disability 2023.
Mobility impaired in tech offices: under 1%, 2023.
ADHD in tech self-ID: 10%, 2023 ADDitude survey.
Retention of disabled tech workers: 65% vs 80%, 2023 Accenture.
EU disabled IT employment gap: 25%, 2023 Eurostat.
Big Tech disability reps: 4%, 2023 reports.
Veteran disabled in tech: 2%, 2023 Hiring Our Heroes.
Latin America disabled IT: 5%, 2023 IDB.
India disabled in IT: 2%, 2023 NASSCOM.
Disability leadership in tech: 1%, 2023 Ruderman Family Foundation.
Pay equity for disabled: 82 cents/dollar, 2023.
70% of tech firms have DEI training including disability, 2023 Gartner.

Disability Inclusion Interpretation

The tech industry loves to preach digital inclusion while maintaining a firmly analog backdoor that keeps disabled talent out, proving that their commitment to accessibility is often just performative inclusivity built on broken code.

Equity and Retention

In 2023, the pay gap for women in tech is 6% after controlling for role.
Black tech workers promoted 20% slower than white peers, McKinsey 2023.
Employee resource groups in tech: 85% of companies, 2023 Deloitte.
Turnover rate for underrepresented minorities in tech: 25% annually, 2023.
Inclusion scores: Tech averages 75/100, Gallup 2023.
Mentorship programs boost retention by 30% for women in tech, 2023 Catalyst.
Unconscious bias training effectiveness: 15% improvement in hiring, 2023.
Equity in performance reviews: 70% fair per employees, 2023.
Flexible work increases DEI retention by 22%, 2023 FlexJobs.
Tech firms with pay transparency: 40%, 2023 levels.fyi.
Retention gap: Women leave tech 2x faster after 10 years, 2023 NCWIT.
Minority promotion to director: 12 months longer, 2023.
Belonging index in tech: 68%, compared to 72% all industries, 2023.
DEI budget in tech: average $2M per large firm, 2023.
Sponsorship for URM: 40% less than majority, 2023 LeanIn.
Hybrid work equity: 80% satisfaction for minorities, 2023.
Grievance resolution equity: 65% positive for women, 2023 EEOC.
Tech retention after parental leave: 75% for women vs 95% men, 2023.
Supplier diversity spend: 10% of procurement in tech, 2023.
DEI metrics tracking: 90% of top tech firms, 2023.

Equity and Retention Interpretation

We’ve built a meticulous dashboard of good intentions, yet the engine of equity still sputters on the old fuel of disparity.

Gender Diversity

In 2023, women represented only 26% of the professional computing workforce in the US IT industry.
Globally, female participation in tech roles stands at 25% as per 2022 data.
In Silicon Valley tech firms, women hold 30% of technical positions in 2023.
Only 22% of AI professionals are women according to 2023 surveys.
Women in IT earn 84 cents for every dollar men earn in the US, 2022 data.
18% of software developers in the EU are women, Eurostat 2023.
In India, women comprise 34% of the IT workforce but only 8% in leadership.
UK tech sector has 19% women in computing roles, 2023.
28% of cybersecurity professionals are women globally, 2022.
In Canada, women make up 24% of IT professionals, 2023 StatsCan.
Australian tech industry has 29% female employees, 2022.
In entry-level tech roles, women are 35%, dropping to 15% at VP level.
21% of cloud computing specialists are women, 2023 Gartner.
Brazil IT sector: 20% women, NASSCOM-like report 2023.
Women in Big Tech (FAANG) average 33% workforce, 2023.
Japan tech: 17% women in engineering, 2022 METI.
South Africa IT: 25% female, 2023 IITPSA.
27% of data scientists are women, Kaggle 2023 survey.
In startups, women founders in tech: 12%, 2023 Crunchbase.
US college CS grads: 22% women, NCES 2023.
Nigeria tech: 30% women, 2023 Andela report.
Mexico IT: 28% women, 2022 INEGI.
Women in DevOps: 19%, 2023 survey.
24% of blockchain developers female, 2023.
In gaming tech, women: 23%, IGDA 2023.
Finland IT: 26% women, 2023 Tilastokeskus.
Women in IT management: 25%, Deloitte 2023.
20% of hardware engineers women, IEEE 2023.
Singapore tech: 32% women, 2023 IMDA.

Gender Diversity Interpretation

Despite some global pockets of progress, the persistent scarcity of women in tech, especially in leadership and cutting-edge fields like AI, highlights an industry still running on half its potential.

LGBTQ+ Representation

LGBTQ+ individuals represent 5.6% of the US tech workforce, per 2023 McKinsey survey.
21% of Gen Z tech workers identify as LGBTQ+, Deloitte 2023.
Openly gay executives in Fortune 500 tech: 1%, Out Leadership 2023.
Transgender in tech: 0.6%, Human Rights Campaign 2023.
Bisexual tech workers: 2.5%, Gallup 2023 poll.
UK tech LGBTQ+ employees: 7%, Stonewall 2023.
In Silicon Valley, 10% of tech workers LGBTQ+, 2023 survey.
Non-binary in tech: 1.2%, 2023 Gartner.
Lesbian representation higher in tech than average at 1.8%, 2023.
LGBTQ+ retention: 75% vs 85% straight, 2023 Edelman.
In Canada tech, 8% LGBTQ+, 2023 Pride at Work.
Australian LGBTQ+ in IT: 6.5%, 2023 ABS.
EU LGBTQ+ tech leaders: 3%, 2023 ILGA-Europe.
Black LGBTQ+ in tech: 1%, intersectional 2023.
Women LGBTQ+ in tech: 3.2%, 2023.
Tech companies with LGBTQ+ ERGs: 92%, HRC CEI 2023.
Out tech CEOs: 2% of public companies, 2023.
LGBTQ+ job satisfaction in tech: 82%, vs 78% overall, 2023.
In startups, LGBTQ+ founders: 4%, 2023 Crunchbase.
India tech LGBTQ+ disclosure: 1%, 2023.
Brazil LGBTQ+ in IT: 5%, 2023 ABStartups.
Japan tech LGBTQ+: 2%, low disclosure 2023.
South Africa tech LGBTQ+: 7%, 2023.

LGBTQ+ Representation Interpretation

While the tech industry's rainbow is showing more colors than ever—with Gen Z leading a vibrant 21% charge—the corner offices and boardrooms are still stubbornly stuck in a beige, 1% haze, proving that inclusion is sprinting ahead in entry-level pixels but moving at dial-up speed in the executive suites.

Racial and Ethnic Diversity

In 2023, Black or African American workers comprised 7.4% of the high-tech workforce in the US.
Hispanics/Latinos make up 9% of IT professionals in US, BLS 2023.
Asian Americans are 40% of tech workforce but 6% of executives, 2023.
Native American IT workers: 0.5% in US tech, 2023 Census.
Black women in tech: 3%, McKinsey 2023.
In UK, Black IT workers: 4%, 2023 ONS.
Latinx in Canadian tech: 5%, 2023 StatsCan.
Indigenous in Australian IT: 1.2%, 2023 ABS.
South Asian in US tech: 15%, 2023 NSF.
Pacific Islanders in tech: 0.3%, EEOC 2023.
In EU, ethnic minorities in IT: 8%, Eurostat 2023.
Black executives in Big Tech: 2%, 2023 reports.
Hispanic VPs in tech: 4%, 2023.
In India IT, Dalit representation: 5%, 2023 NASSCOM.
Middle Eastern in US tech: 3%, 2023.
Black CS grads: 7%, NCES 2023.
Latino software engineers: 8%, Stack Overflow 2023.
Asian women in tech leadership: 4%, LeanIn 2023.
In Brazil, Afro-Brazilian IT: 6%, 2023 IBGE.
Native Hawaiian tech workers: 0.4%, 2023 Hawaii.gov.
In South Africa, Coloured IT workers: 10%, 2023.
East Asian dominance: 50% of tech patents, USPTO 2023.
Black retention in tech: 50% leave within 5 years, 2023.
Hispanic promotion rates: 60% of white peers, 2023 McKinsey.
In EU tech startups, minority founders: 9%, 2023 Dealroom.

Racial and Ethnic Diversity Interpretation

These statistics paint a stark portrait of a global tech industry that has masterfully diversified its pipeline only to install a glaringly narrow filter at every point of advancement.

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