GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Tech Industry Statistics

Tech industry faces challenges; diversity initiatives improve performance, yet progress lags.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Only 2% of executive positions in tech companies are held by women

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Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform less diverse peers

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The representation of women in senior tech roles increased by only 2% from 2020 to 2023

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LGBTQ+ representation in tech leadership remains below 10%

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Women of color make up less than 1% of all tech execs

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85% of tech industry leaders agree that improving DEI is critical for long-term success, yet only 25% have fully implemented strategies

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The median pay gap between men and women in tech is around 7%

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Hispanic and Latinx tech employees earn on average 10% less than their non-Hispanic counterparts

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47% of minority employees report facing pay disparities at their firms

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The percentage of tech companies conducting regular pay equity analyses increased from 10% in 2020 to 58% in 2023

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Women in tech leadership roles are often paid 20% less than their male counterparts in similar roles

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Women make up approximately 25% of the computing workforce worldwide

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Black workers constitute about 7% of the tech workforce in the United States

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Latinx individuals represent roughly 8% of tech employees in the U.S.

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People with disabilities account for approximately 3% of the tech workforce

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

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Asian Americans represent approximately 20% of the tech workforce

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The turnover rate for underrepresented minorities in tech is 30% higher than for their white counterparts

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45% of tech workers report experiencing or witnessing gender discrimination at work

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Over 60% of minority employees report feeling they need to work harder to prove their worth

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The percentage of women in cybersecurity is about 20%

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Only 3% of venture capital funding for tech startups goes to Black entrepreneurs

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In 2023, only 4% of senior leadership roles in tech are held by Latinx professionals

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75% of LGBTQ+ employees in tech report experiencing discrimination or bias

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Tech companies with higher diversity scores saw 19% higher innovation revenue

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Nearly 70% of underrepresented minorities do not feel comfortable addressing diversity issues at their workplace

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60% of women in tech leave their roles within the first three years, often citing lack of advancement opportunities

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Only 1 in 10 Black tech workers believe their workplace is inclusive

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50% of tech companies have no formal diversity and inclusion strategies in place

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80% of companies agree diversity is an important factor in attracting talent, but only 50% actively measure diversity metrics

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Tech industry investments in women-led startups increased by 40% in 2023

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Only 4% of board members at major tech firms are women

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65% of tech workers agree that diversity initiatives improve company culture, yet only 35% see tangible results

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58% of women in tech have experienced some form of sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct at work

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The percentage of companies with dedicated DEI officers increased from 20% in 2020 to 65% in 2023

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Less than 15% of open tech jobs list diversity or inclusion as a requirement

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55% of tech workers believe that remote work has helped improve workplace diversity

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The percentage of Black women in tech roles is less than 1% of the total workforce

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Approximately 30% of tech employees feel their voices are heard equally, regardless of background

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Only 10% of tech companies offer comprehensive bias training programs

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The percentage of women attending tech conferences is only 20%, indicating lower visibility

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62% of underrepresented minority employees plan to leave their current role within the next year due to inclusivity issues

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40% of tech workers believe their employer lacks sufficient diversity policies

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The share of women in AI development roles remains below 25%

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The percentage of tech leadership positions held by women of color is less than 1%

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Only 3% of all tech job postings explicitly mention commitment to diversity and inclusion

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54% of minority tech employees feel they have limited access to mentorship and sponsorship opportunities

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Less than 20% of venture capital firm partners are women

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72% of LGBTQ+ tech workers report experiencing or witnessing discrimination or bias

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15% of tech firms have implemented comprehensive inclusivity training for all employees

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The percentage of women in cloud computing roles remains below 20%

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Only 2% of all tech startup founders are Black women

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The representation of Latinx women in technical roles is less than 1%

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The median length of time dedicated to DEI initiatives in tech companies is approximately 2 years, indicating brief sustained efforts

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66% of tech employees believe that diversity efforts are more performative than impactful

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45% of companies report that their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have led to measurable business benefits, such as increased innovation

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For every 10 white male tech executives, there is less than 1 woman or person of color in similar roles

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48% of tech employees believe that unconscious bias training has improved workplace culture

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57% of tech firms publicly report on their diversity metrics, but only 30% detail their progress clearly

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The percentage of women in blockchain development roles is approximately 18%

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About 25% of tech interns are from underrepresented backgrounds, indicating a substantial diversity gap at entry level

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80% of tech executives agree that diversity improves company performance, but only 50% have diversity targets with accountability measures

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The number of companies actively sponsoring diverse talent programs increased by 35% in 2023

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The proportion of dedicated diversity roles within HR teams rose from 15% in 2020 to 42% in 2023

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Less than 10% of tech conferences actively promote diversity and inclusion in their speaker lineups

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63% of underrepresented minorities report being asked about their background more than their skills during interviews

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Incorporating DEI metrics into annual employee performance reviews increased the likelihood of achieving diversity goals by 40%

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75% of tech industry leaders believe regulatory pressure will increase to mandate greater diversity transparency

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Key Highlights

Women make up approximately 25% of the computing workforce worldwide
Black workers constitute about 7% of the tech workforce in the United States
Latinx individuals represent roughly 8% of tech employees in the U.S.
People with disabilities account for approximately 3% of the tech workforce
Only 2% of executive positions in tech companies are held by women
Less than 1% of venture capital funding goes to startups led by women
The median pay gap between men and women in tech is around 7%
Asian Americans represent approximately 20% of the tech workforce
The turnover rate for underrepresented minorities in tech is 30% higher than for their white counterparts
Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform less diverse peers
45% of tech workers report experiencing or witnessing gender discrimination at work
Over 60% of minority employees report feeling they need to work harder to prove their worth
The percentage of women in cybersecurity is about 20%

Despite recognizing the vital importance of diversity and inclusion, the tech industry still battles stark disparities—with women, people of color, and underrepresented groups facing significant barriers, bias, and underrepresentation at all levels from entry to leadership, revealing a pressing need for sustained, measurable action to foster true equity.

Leadership and Executive Roles

Only 2% of executive positions in tech companies are held by women
Companies with diverse executive teams are 33% more likely to outperform less diverse peers
The representation of women in senior tech roles increased by only 2% from 2020 to 2023
LGBTQ+ representation in tech leadership remains below 10%
Women of color make up less than 1% of all tech execs
85% of tech industry leaders agree that improving DEI is critical for long-term success, yet only 25% have fully implemented strategies

Leadership and Executive Roles Interpretation

Despite widespread acknowledgment that diversity fuels innovation and success, the tech industry’s executive ranks remain overwhelmingly homogenous, with women and marginalized groups drastically underrepresented, highlighting a stark gap between recognition and meaningful action.

Pay Equity and Compensation

The median pay gap between men and women in tech is around 7%
Hispanic and Latinx tech employees earn on average 10% less than their non-Hispanic counterparts
47% of minority employees report facing pay disparities at their firms
The percentage of tech companies conducting regular pay equity analyses increased from 10% in 2020 to 58% in 2023
Women in tech leadership roles are often paid 20% less than their male counterparts in similar roles

Pay Equity and Compensation Interpretation

While strides are being made—evidenced by a surge in pay equity analyses—the persistent median pay gap of 7%, wage disparities for Hispanic and Latinx employees, and gender-based salary gaps in leadership highlight that the tech industry still has a marathon to run in achieving true diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Workforce Diversity and Representation

Women make up approximately 25% of the computing workforce worldwide
Black workers constitute about 7% of the tech workforce in the United States
Latinx individuals represent roughly 8% of tech employees in the U.S.
People with disabilities account for approximately 3% of the tech workforce
Less than 1% of venture capital funding goes to startups led by women
Asian Americans represent approximately 20% of the tech workforce
The turnover rate for underrepresented minorities in tech is 30% higher than for their white counterparts
45% of tech workers report experiencing or witnessing gender discrimination at work
Over 60% of minority employees report feeling they need to work harder to prove their worth
The percentage of women in cybersecurity is about 20%
Only 3% of venture capital funding for tech startups goes to Black entrepreneurs
In 2023, only 4% of senior leadership roles in tech are held by Latinx professionals
75% of LGBTQ+ employees in tech report experiencing discrimination or bias
Tech companies with higher diversity scores saw 19% higher innovation revenue
Nearly 70% of underrepresented minorities do not feel comfortable addressing diversity issues at their workplace
60% of women in tech leave their roles within the first three years, often citing lack of advancement opportunities
Only 1 in 10 Black tech workers believe their workplace is inclusive
50% of tech companies have no formal diversity and inclusion strategies in place
80% of companies agree diversity is an important factor in attracting talent, but only 50% actively measure diversity metrics
Tech industry investments in women-led startups increased by 40% in 2023
Only 4% of board members at major tech firms are women
65% of tech workers agree that diversity initiatives improve company culture, yet only 35% see tangible results
58% of women in tech have experienced some form of sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct at work
The percentage of companies with dedicated DEI officers increased from 20% in 2020 to 65% in 2023
Less than 15% of open tech jobs list diversity or inclusion as a requirement
55% of tech workers believe that remote work has helped improve workplace diversity
The percentage of Black women in tech roles is less than 1% of the total workforce
Approximately 30% of tech employees feel their voices are heard equally, regardless of background
Only 10% of tech companies offer comprehensive bias training programs
The percentage of women attending tech conferences is only 20%, indicating lower visibility
62% of underrepresented minority employees plan to leave their current role within the next year due to inclusivity issues
40% of tech workers believe their employer lacks sufficient diversity policies
The share of women in AI development roles remains below 25%
The percentage of tech leadership positions held by women of color is less than 1%
Only 3% of all tech job postings explicitly mention commitment to diversity and inclusion
54% of minority tech employees feel they have limited access to mentorship and sponsorship opportunities
Less than 20% of venture capital firm partners are women
72% of LGBTQ+ tech workers report experiencing or witnessing discrimination or bias
15% of tech firms have implemented comprehensive inclusivity training for all employees
The percentage of women in cloud computing roles remains below 20%
Only 2% of all tech startup founders are Black women
The representation of Latinx women in technical roles is less than 1%
The median length of time dedicated to DEI initiatives in tech companies is approximately 2 years, indicating brief sustained efforts
66% of tech employees believe that diversity efforts are more performative than impactful
45% of companies report that their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have led to measurable business benefits, such as increased innovation
For every 10 white male tech executives, there is less than 1 woman or person of color in similar roles
48% of tech employees believe that unconscious bias training has improved workplace culture
57% of tech firms publicly report on their diversity metrics, but only 30% detail their progress clearly
The percentage of women in blockchain development roles is approximately 18%
About 25% of tech interns are from underrepresented backgrounds, indicating a substantial diversity gap at entry level
80% of tech executives agree that diversity improves company performance, but only 50% have diversity targets with accountability measures
The number of companies actively sponsoring diverse talent programs increased by 35% in 2023
The proportion of dedicated diversity roles within HR teams rose from 15% in 2020 to 42% in 2023
Less than 10% of tech conferences actively promote diversity and inclusion in their speaker lineups
63% of underrepresented minorities report being asked about their background more than their skills during interviews
Incorporating DEI metrics into annual employee performance reviews increased the likelihood of achieving diversity goals by 40%
75% of tech industry leaders believe regulatory pressure will increase to mandate greater diversity transparency

Workforce Diversity and Representation Interpretation

Despite widespread acknowledgment that diversity fuels innovation, the tech industry remains a mirror of inequality—with women making up only 25% of the workforce, Black and Latinx professionals underrepresented in staffing and funding, and meaningful progress hampered by fleeting DEI efforts and persistent bias, proving that words alone are insufficient without sustained, measurable action to truly transform the digital frontier.