GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Technology Industry Statistics

Tech industry struggles with underrepresentation, bias, and improving diversity initiatives.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Women in tech earn approximately 80% of what men earn

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The gender pay gap in tech remains 20%, despite efforts to close it

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Women hold approximately 28% of tech jobs globally

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Only about 5% of venture capital funding goes to female-founded startups

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Underrepresented minorities hold just 12% of tech jobs in the United States

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Only 3% of leadership roles in tech companies are held by Black women

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LGBTQ+ individuals make up about 5-7% of the tech workforce

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Only 2% of venture capital funding in the US goes to startups founded by Black entrepreneurs

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The percentage of women in artificial intelligence roles is less than 25%

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Hispanic and Latino tech workers comprise approximately 7% of the industry workforce

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Leadership diversity in tech companies has increased by only 5% over the past five years

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Only 20% of tech coding bootcamps are accessible to minority groups

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Only 12% of senior management positions in tech are held by women

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Only 3% of AI researchers are women, highlighting gender disparity in cutting-edge tech fields

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The percentage of tech startups led by women has increased from 10% to 17% over five years

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Out of all STEM graduates, women only represent 28%, indicating ongoing gender disparity

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Less than 10% of tech executives are from underrepresented ethnic groups, indicating a significant leadership gap

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The percentage of AI systems with gender or racial bias detected during testing stands at approximately 70%, highlighting the need for more inclusive AI development

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Only 18% of chief technology officers (CTOs) are women, indicating underrepresentation in tech leadership roles

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68% of telecommuting tech workers prefer inclusive policies that support remote work

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Companies with higher diversity are 35% more likely to outperform their peers

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75% of tech workers report experiencing or witnessing bias or discrimination in the workplace

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Companies with a more diverse executive team are 9 times more likely to see increased profits

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60% of tech employees believe that diversity initiatives are a priority in their organizations

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In 2023, only 15% of Silicon Valley startups had diversity and inclusion as a core value

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40% of tech employees report that their company has no formal diversity and inclusion policies

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Neurodiverse individuals are underrepresented in tech, comprising less than 1% of the tech workforce

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7% of employees globally are from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in tech

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85% of tech employees believe that diversity improves innovation

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Only 10% of tech companies have a dedicated chief diversity officer

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More than 50% of underrepresented employees feel their workplace lacks support for their identity

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90% of tech companies provide unconscious bias training; however, only 25% see significant change afterward

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Female developers are 30% less likely than male developers to be promoted to senior roles

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The ROI of diversity initiatives can be as high as 35%, according to multiple industry reports

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65% of tech workers think companies should do more to improve diversity

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The median age of tech workers is 38 years old, but underrepresented groups tend to be younger

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50% of LGBTQ+ tech employees experience discrimination or bias at work

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Companies that implement ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) report a 15% higher retention rate among minority employees

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Surveys indicate that 70% of young tech professionals prioritize diversity and inclusion when choosing employers

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55% of tech industry workers believe that their workplace should prioritize mental health and inclusion initiatives

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The percentage of refugee workers in the tech sector has increased by 8% over the last three years

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80% of employees say they would feel more comfortable in an inclusive environment

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Diversity training programs that are interactive and ongoing show 45% more effectiveness compared to one-time sessions

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Multiracial employees report higher job satisfaction levels, with 85% feeling valued in their workplace

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40% of tech companies have no diversity metrics in place to track progress

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In 2023, the representation of Muslim employees in tech was roughly 1.5%, showing marginal growth

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65% of tech employees believe their companies need to reevaluate diversity and inclusion policies

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78% of minority employees report feeling the need to work harder to gain recognition, compared to 58% of majority group employees

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Tech companies that actively promote inclusion see 20% higher employee engagement scores

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The proportion of disabled workers in tech is approximately 4%, indicating underrepresentation

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72% of women in tech agree that workplace culture impacts their career advancement decisions

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Certain regions, such as Europe and North America, account for over 80% of the total venture capital funding directed toward diverse-led tech startups

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The number of tech internship programs aimed at underrepresented groups increased by 50% in 2022

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Only 7% of tech leadership development programs focus specifically on underrepresented groups

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52% of employees from minority backgrounds report ongoing issues with microaggressions at work

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90% of tech companies acknowledge the importance of DEI initiatives, but only half allocate adequate budgets

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Nearly 60% of female tech employees report experiencing gender-based harassment at some point in their careers

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Companies with diverse boards are 21% more likely to innovate successfully, according to recent studies

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45% of tech professionals believe that unconscious bias training has limited impact unless accompanied by structural changes

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The representation of Native Americans in tech is approximately 0.8%, showing significant underrepresentation

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Less than 30% of tech companies have sustainable DEI goals publicly available, indicating transparency issues

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The employment rate of refugees in the tech industry has increased by 15% over the past four years, indicating improved inclusion efforts

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Overall, 22% of tech workers believe that their companies are doing enough to address DEI issues, leaving a significant gap for improvement

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The dropout rate for women in tech is roughly 40% within five years of entering the industry, often due to workplace environment issues

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There is a 10% higher retention rate for minority employees at companies with active DEI programs

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Key Highlights

Women hold approximately 28% of tech jobs globally
Only about 5% of venture capital funding goes to female-founded startups
Underrepresented minorities hold just 12% of tech jobs in the United States
Women in tech earn approximately 80% of what men earn
Companies with higher diversity are 35% more likely to outperform their peers
75% of tech workers report experiencing or witnessing bias or discrimination in the workplace
Only 3% of leadership roles in tech companies are held by Black women
LGBTQ+ individuals make up about 5-7% of the tech workforce
Companies with a more diverse executive team are 9 times more likely to see increased profits
60% of tech employees believe that diversity initiatives are a priority in their organizations
Only 2% of venture capital funding in the US goes to startups founded by Black entrepreneurs
In 2023, only 15% of Silicon Valley startups had diversity and inclusion as a core value
The percentage of women in artificial intelligence roles is less than 25%

Despite representing just 28% of the global tech workforce and facing persistent biases and underrepresentation across leadership and funding, industry-wide data reveals that embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion not only fosters innovation but also significantly boosts company performance and employee satisfaction.

Economic Impact and Compensation

Women in tech earn approximately 80% of what men earn
The gender pay gap in tech remains 20%, despite efforts to close it

Economic Impact and Compensation Interpretation

Despite well-intentioned efforts, the gender pay gap in tech stubbornly persists at 20%, reminding us that achieving true equity requires more than just good intentions—it demands decisive action and systemic change.

Gender and Minority Representation

Women hold approximately 28% of tech jobs globally
Only about 5% of venture capital funding goes to female-founded startups
Underrepresented minorities hold just 12% of tech jobs in the United States
Only 3% of leadership roles in tech companies are held by Black women
LGBTQ+ individuals make up about 5-7% of the tech workforce
Only 2% of venture capital funding in the US goes to startups founded by Black entrepreneurs
The percentage of women in artificial intelligence roles is less than 25%
Hispanic and Latino tech workers comprise approximately 7% of the industry workforce
Leadership diversity in tech companies has increased by only 5% over the past five years
Only 20% of tech coding bootcamps are accessible to minority groups
Only 12% of senior management positions in tech are held by women
Only 3% of AI researchers are women, highlighting gender disparity in cutting-edge tech fields
The percentage of tech startups led by women has increased from 10% to 17% over five years
Out of all STEM graduates, women only represent 28%, indicating ongoing gender disparity
Less than 10% of tech executives are from underrepresented ethnic groups, indicating a significant leadership gap
The percentage of AI systems with gender or racial bias detected during testing stands at approximately 70%, highlighting the need for more inclusive AI development
Only 18% of chief technology officers (CTOs) are women, indicating underrepresentation in tech leadership roles

Gender and Minority Representation Interpretation

Despite progress, the stark underrepresentation of women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals in tech—amidst persistent funding gaps, leadership disparities, and biased AI—reveals that true inclusion in the industry remains an elusive code yet to be cracked.

Remote Work Preferences and Trends

68% of telecommuting tech workers prefer inclusive policies that support remote work

Remote Work Preferences and Trends Interpretation

With 68% of telecommuting tech workers favoring inclusive policies that support remote work, it’s clear that diversity and inclusion efforts must extend beyond office walls to truly empower today’s digital workforce.

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion

Companies with higher diversity are 35% more likely to outperform their peers
75% of tech workers report experiencing or witnessing bias or discrimination in the workplace
Companies with a more diverse executive team are 9 times more likely to see increased profits
60% of tech employees believe that diversity initiatives are a priority in their organizations
In 2023, only 15% of Silicon Valley startups had diversity and inclusion as a core value
40% of tech employees report that their company has no formal diversity and inclusion policies
Neurodiverse individuals are underrepresented in tech, comprising less than 1% of the tech workforce
7% of employees globally are from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in tech
85% of tech employees believe that diversity improves innovation
Only 10% of tech companies have a dedicated chief diversity officer
More than 50% of underrepresented employees feel their workplace lacks support for their identity
90% of tech companies provide unconscious bias training; however, only 25% see significant change afterward
Female developers are 30% less likely than male developers to be promoted to senior roles
The ROI of diversity initiatives can be as high as 35%, according to multiple industry reports
65% of tech workers think companies should do more to improve diversity
The median age of tech workers is 38 years old, but underrepresented groups tend to be younger
50% of LGBTQ+ tech employees experience discrimination or bias at work
Companies that implement ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) report a 15% higher retention rate among minority employees
Surveys indicate that 70% of young tech professionals prioritize diversity and inclusion when choosing employers
55% of tech industry workers believe that their workplace should prioritize mental health and inclusion initiatives
The percentage of refugee workers in the tech sector has increased by 8% over the last three years
80% of employees say they would feel more comfortable in an inclusive environment
Diversity training programs that are interactive and ongoing show 45% more effectiveness compared to one-time sessions
Multiracial employees report higher job satisfaction levels, with 85% feeling valued in their workplace
40% of tech companies have no diversity metrics in place to track progress
In 2023, the representation of Muslim employees in tech was roughly 1.5%, showing marginal growth
65% of tech employees believe their companies need to reevaluate diversity and inclusion policies
78% of minority employees report feeling the need to work harder to gain recognition, compared to 58% of majority group employees
Tech companies that actively promote inclusion see 20% higher employee engagement scores
The proportion of disabled workers in tech is approximately 4%, indicating underrepresentation
72% of women in tech agree that workplace culture impacts their career advancement decisions
Certain regions, such as Europe and North America, account for over 80% of the total venture capital funding directed toward diverse-led tech startups
The number of tech internship programs aimed at underrepresented groups increased by 50% in 2022
Only 7% of tech leadership development programs focus specifically on underrepresented groups
52% of employees from minority backgrounds report ongoing issues with microaggressions at work
90% of tech companies acknowledge the importance of DEI initiatives, but only half allocate adequate budgets
Nearly 60% of female tech employees report experiencing gender-based harassment at some point in their careers
Companies with diverse boards are 21% more likely to innovate successfully, according to recent studies
45% of tech professionals believe that unconscious bias training has limited impact unless accompanied by structural changes
The representation of Native Americans in tech is approximately 0.8%, showing significant underrepresentation
Less than 30% of tech companies have sustainable DEI goals publicly available, indicating transparency issues
The employment rate of refugees in the tech industry has increased by 15% over the past four years, indicating improved inclusion efforts
Overall, 22% of tech workers believe that their companies are doing enough to address DEI issues, leaving a significant gap for improvement
The dropout rate for women in tech is roughly 40% within five years of entering the industry, often due to workplace environment issues
There is a 10% higher retention rate for minority employees at companies with active DEI programs

Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Interpretation

Despite evidence that diverse companies outperform their peers by 35% and experience higher innovation, the tech industry's persistent gaps—ranging from underrepresentation of neurodiverse, racial, and gender minorities to limited leadership commitment—highlight that true inclusion remains a distant goal, as many organizations talk diversity but few truly embed it into their core values or policies.