GITNUXREPORT 2025

Econometrics And Statistics

Econometrics market grows, integrates AI, enhances policy analysis, and impacts careers.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Over 65% of economics departments in top universities incorporate econometrics into their core curriculum

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The use of panel data methods in econometrics increased by 22% from 2018 to 2022

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Approximately 55% of econometrics students in graduate programs use Python for their analysis

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Econometrics courses have seen a 50% increase in enrollment since 2019, driven by the rise of data science integration

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Nearly 68% of econometrics students report using economic data from governmental statistical agencies

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The number of econometrics conferences worldwide increased by 10% annually between 2015 and 2022, reflecting growing academic interest

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The proportion of graduate programs offering specialized courses in financial econometrics grew by 35% over the last decade

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Over 80% of surveyed economists agree that causal inference methods are crucial for policy analysis

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The number of econometrics textbooks published globally grew by 12% from 2015 to 2022, indicating ongoing educational growth

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About 58% of professional econometricians hold PhDs, showing advanced credentialing in the field

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The median salary for professional econometricians worldwide was approximately $85,000 in 2022

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70% of recent econometrics PhD graduates secured positions in academia or industry within six months of graduation, indicating strong job market demand

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The global econometrics market was valued at approximately $2.5 billion in 2022

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The global market for econometric software was valued at around $1.1 billion in 2021 with a projected growth rate of 7% annually

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The global econometrics advisory market was estimated at $1.8 billion in 2023, with North America leading due to demand for economic consulting

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The global demand for econometric consulting services is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% through 2027

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In 2022, the most common econometric software used was Stata, with a market share of 40%, followed by R at 35%

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The average funding for econometrics research projects increased by 12% year-over-year from 2020 to 2023, reflecting rising investment levels

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In a survey, 70% of economists stated that economic policy decisions rely heavily on econometric models

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About 60% of econometrics research is now published in open-access journals, gaining broader accessibility

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The average time to publish an innovative econometrics paper has decreased to 6 months in leading journals

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Over 40% of empirical economic research now uses Bayesian methods, reflecting a shift from traditional frequentist approaches

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The number of econometrics journals increased by 15% between 2010 and 2022, indicating growth in research output

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45% of economic policy papers published in 2022 utilized advanced econometric techniques to validate findings

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The use of cross-sectional data analysis in econometrics grew by 18% over the last five years

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About 60% of researchers believe that big data will significantly enhance econometric modeling in the next decade

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The average publication citation count for econometrics papers increased by 25% from 2018 to 2022, indicating higher research impact

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The average time frame for data collection in large-scale econometric studies is approximately 2 years, due to data complexity

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The use of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in econometrics increased by 20% from 2017 to 2022

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Approximately 45% of econometricians report that reproducibility in research remains a challenge due to data or code access issues

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The number of publications citing the use of panel data techniques increased by 25% in leading economic journals between 2018 and 2022

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The rise of mobile data collection for econometric research grew by 22% annually since 2019, leading to more real-time analysis

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The average number of datasets used per econometrics research paper increased from 3 to over 5 between 2014 and 2022, reflecting data availability expansion

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The implementation of deep learning techniques in econometrics research grew by 15% annually from 2019 to 2023, showing technological advancement

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According to a 2022 survey, 55% of econometrics researchers believe that non-parametric methods will become more prominent in the next decade

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The use of quasi-experimental designs in econometrics increased by 30% between 2018 and 2022, owing to better causal inference capabilities

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Approximately 65% of publications in applied econometrics are now interdisciplinary, involving fields like computer science and statistics

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The top three countries producing econometrics research are the US, UK, and China, accounting for over 60% of publications

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The most cited econometrics paper of the decade has over 10,000 citations, emphasizing its foundational role

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The usage of quasi-experimental techniques such as Difference-in-Differences increased by 25% between 2019 and 2022 in applied econometrics studies

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The incorporation of spatial econometrics models in research papers grew by 18% between 2018 and 2022, indicating regional analysis importance

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Around 45% of econometric models now include heteroskedasticity-consistent standard errors, improving robustness

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53% of economic research articles published in 2022 used simulation-based techniques to validate models, indicating methodological shifts

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The use of R programming language for econometric analysis increased by 40% between 2020 and 2022

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78% of econometricians report that machine learning integration is transforming traditional analysis methods

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The adoption of cloud-based econometric modeling tools grew by 35% in 2022

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Approximately 52% of econometric analyses now incorporate some form of artificial intelligence, indicating technological integration

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The share of open-source econometric software platforms like Gretl surged by 30% from 2018 to 2022, indicating open-access adoption trends

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The adoption of causal inference software packages like “CausalTree” and “MatchIt” increased by 40% from 2020 to 2023, demonstrating methodological evolution

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62% of econometric research articles utilized software automation to streamline analysis processes in 2022, a 20% increase from 2019

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Key Highlights

The global econometrics market was valued at approximately $2.5 billion in 2022
Over 65% of economics departments in top universities incorporate econometrics into their core curriculum
The use of R programming language for econometric analysis increased by 40% between 2020 and 2022
78% of econometricians report that machine learning integration is transforming traditional analysis methods
The adoption of cloud-based econometric modeling tools grew by 35% in 2022
The median salary for professional econometricians worldwide was approximately $85,000 in 2022
In a survey, 70% of economists stated that economic policy decisions rely heavily on econometric models
About 60% of econometrics research is now published in open-access journals, gaining broader accessibility
The use of panel data methods in econometrics increased by 22% from 2018 to 2022
The average time to publish an innovative econometrics paper has decreased to 6 months in leading journals
Approximately 55% of econometrics students in graduate programs use Python for their analysis
The global demand for econometric consulting services is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% through 2027
Over 40% of empirical economic research now uses Bayesian methods, reflecting a shift from traditional frequentist approaches

With the econometrics market soaring past $2.5 billion in 2022 and a surge in innovative analysis techniques, it’s clear that econometrics is redefining how economists decode data, inform policy, and shape the future of financial and social research.

Academic and Educational Trends

Over 65% of economics departments in top universities incorporate econometrics into their core curriculum
The use of panel data methods in econometrics increased by 22% from 2018 to 2022
Approximately 55% of econometrics students in graduate programs use Python for their analysis
Econometrics courses have seen a 50% increase in enrollment since 2019, driven by the rise of data science integration
Nearly 68% of econometrics students report using economic data from governmental statistical agencies
The number of econometrics conferences worldwide increased by 10% annually between 2015 and 2022, reflecting growing academic interest
The proportion of graduate programs offering specialized courses in financial econometrics grew by 35% over the last decade
Over 80% of surveyed economists agree that causal inference methods are crucial for policy analysis
The number of econometrics textbooks published globally grew by 12% from 2015 to 2022, indicating ongoing educational growth
About 58% of professional econometricians hold PhDs, showing advanced credentialing in the field

Academic and Educational Trends Interpretation

As econometrics evolves into a data-driven discipline embraced by over half of graduate students and characterized by a surge in specialized courses, conference attendance, and programming adoption, it’s clear that mastering causal inference and panel data methods is no longer optional but essential—making econometrics the intellectual backbone of modern economic policy and research.

Employment and Professional Insights

The median salary for professional econometricians worldwide was approximately $85,000 in 2022
70% of recent econometrics PhD graduates secured positions in academia or industry within six months of graduation, indicating strong job market demand

Employment and Professional Insights Interpretation

With a median salary of $85,000 and a rapid job placement rate of 70%, econometrics graduates are not only econometricians of the future but also the statistical backbone fueling academia and industry alike.

Market Size

The global econometrics market was valued at approximately $2.5 billion in 2022
The global market for econometric software was valued at around $1.1 billion in 2021 with a projected growth rate of 7% annually
The global econometrics advisory market was estimated at $1.8 billion in 2023, with North America leading due to demand for economic consulting

Market Size Interpretation

As econometrics continues to grow into a multimillion-dollar industry, North America's leadership underscores the region's insatiable appetite for data-driven economic insights, while a steady 7% annual expansion signals that the statistical backbone of global markets is only gaining strength.

Market Trends and Market Size

The global demand for econometric consulting services is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% through 2027
In 2022, the most common econometric software used was Stata, with a market share of 40%, followed by R at 35%
The average funding for econometrics research projects increased by 12% year-over-year from 2020 to 2023, reflecting rising investment levels

Market Trends and Market Size Interpretation

As econometrics solidifies its role as the financial whisperer of the 21st century, the rising investment and dominant software platforms like Stata and R signal that industry wisdom is increasingly being coded—worryingly fast for those still scribbling in spreadsheets.

Research and Publications

In a survey, 70% of economists stated that economic policy decisions rely heavily on econometric models
About 60% of econometrics research is now published in open-access journals, gaining broader accessibility
The average time to publish an innovative econometrics paper has decreased to 6 months in leading journals
Over 40% of empirical economic research now uses Bayesian methods, reflecting a shift from traditional frequentist approaches
The number of econometrics journals increased by 15% between 2010 and 2022, indicating growth in research output
45% of economic policy papers published in 2022 utilized advanced econometric techniques to validate findings
The use of cross-sectional data analysis in econometrics grew by 18% over the last five years
About 60% of researchers believe that big data will significantly enhance econometric modeling in the next decade
The average publication citation count for econometrics papers increased by 25% from 2018 to 2022, indicating higher research impact
The average time frame for data collection in large-scale econometric studies is approximately 2 years, due to data complexity
The use of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in econometrics increased by 20% from 2017 to 2022
Approximately 45% of econometricians report that reproducibility in research remains a challenge due to data or code access issues
The number of publications citing the use of panel data techniques increased by 25% in leading economic journals between 2018 and 2022
The rise of mobile data collection for econometric research grew by 22% annually since 2019, leading to more real-time analysis
The average number of datasets used per econometrics research paper increased from 3 to over 5 between 2014 and 2022, reflecting data availability expansion
The implementation of deep learning techniques in econometrics research grew by 15% annually from 2019 to 2023, showing technological advancement
According to a 2022 survey, 55% of econometrics researchers believe that non-parametric methods will become more prominent in the next decade
The use of quasi-experimental designs in econometrics increased by 30% between 2018 and 2022, owing to better causal inference capabilities
Approximately 65% of publications in applied econometrics are now interdisciplinary, involving fields like computer science and statistics
The top three countries producing econometrics research are the US, UK, and China, accounting for over 60% of publications
The most cited econometrics paper of the decade has over 10,000 citations, emphasizing its foundational role
The usage of quasi-experimental techniques such as Difference-in-Differences increased by 25% between 2019 and 2022 in applied econometrics studies
The incorporation of spatial econometrics models in research papers grew by 18% between 2018 and 2022, indicating regional analysis importance
Around 45% of econometric models now include heteroskedasticity-consistent standard errors, improving robustness
53% of economic research articles published in 2022 used simulation-based techniques to validate models, indicating methodological shifts

Research and Publications Interpretation

As econometrics evolves at a breathless pace—shrinking publication times, soaring open access, and embracing big data and deep learning—it's clear that the field is not only sharpening its analytical tools but also democratizing its insights, all while wrestling with reproducibility challenges and expanding interdisciplinary horizons.

Technology and Software Adoption

The use of R programming language for econometric analysis increased by 40% between 2020 and 2022
78% of econometricians report that machine learning integration is transforming traditional analysis methods
The adoption of cloud-based econometric modeling tools grew by 35% in 2022
Approximately 52% of econometric analyses now incorporate some form of artificial intelligence, indicating technological integration
The share of open-source econometric software platforms like Gretl surged by 30% from 2018 to 2022, indicating open-access adoption trends
The adoption of causal inference software packages like “CausalTree” and “MatchIt” increased by 40% from 2020 to 2023, demonstrating methodological evolution
62% of econometric research articles utilized software automation to streamline analysis processes in 2022, a 20% increase from 2019

Technology and Software Adoption Interpretation

As econometrics races into the AI era with a 40% increase in R usage, over half of analyses now harness machine learning and automation—highlighting that in the quest for insight, data scientists are increasingly blending open-source tools, cloud tech, and causal inference methods to turn complex numbers into actionable intelligence.