100+ Software Development Statistics & Trends: 2025 and Beyond

Software development statistics in 2025 and beyond aren’t full of surprises. Tech pundits expect the best growth to continue in the IT industry worldwide. The industry will see a boom in mobile and web technologies augmented by the latest discoveries in the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, deep learning, and robotics.

Here we collect some of the noteworthy software development stats in 2025 that include facts and figures from multiple but reliable sources such as Statista, Grandview Research, Cognitive Market Research, McKinsey, Deloitte, and the like.

Top Software Development Statistics in 2025 and beyond

According to Cognitive Market Research, the software development market size worldwide was reported to be US $403615.5 million in 2024. Experts believe that it shall expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.50% from 2024 to 2031.

The population of global software developers was likely to reach 28.7 million people in 2024. This is a remarkable increase of more than 3 million from the number reported in 2020.

The market for artificial intelligence grew beyond US $184 billion in 2024. This was a significant rise of nearly 50 billion compared to the previous year. This staggering growth is hoped to continue with the market accelerating and reaching beyond US $825 billion in 2030. 

For a specific domain in software development stats in 2025 and beyond, Node.js overtook React.js to gain the position of the most popular and used web framework among software developers all over the world. According to the survey, 40.8% of respondents said that they use Node.js, while around 39.5% were reported to use React.js.

Recently, around 25.2% of software developers used the .NET (5+) Framework. On the other hand, around 21.2% of respondents used NumPy. In contrast, the least favored frameworks reported were JAX and MFC with only 2% of software developers using them.

JavaScript is the most popular programming language all over the world. This accounts for 65.82% of professional developers hooting for it.

Software Development Statistics and Figures from Statista

The research giant Statista provides some impressive figures showing immense growth in software development in 2025 and beyond.

• In the year 2025, global mobile statistics indicate that the anticipated revenue in the application development software market worldwide is likely to cross a staggering US$195.77 billion.
• The software development market segment is projected to witness a steady growth rate of 6.30% annually between 2025 and 2029.
• The immense growth of software development worldwide will lead to the market volume touching an impressive figure of US $249.98 billion by 2029.
• When the revenue generated in the software development market segment across several countries is compared, it is anticipated that the US will lead the way. In 2025, North America is likely to bring the highest revenue. It’s reaching an impressive amount of US $97.64 billion.
• All over the world, the demand for application development software is skyrocketing. Nations like the US, India, and China are leading the industry with their innovation and adoption.

The global custom software development market size was projected at US $35.42 billion in 2023. With the same trends, tech gurus project it to grow at a CAGR of 22.5% between 2024 and 2030.

• The software development industry is witnessing marvelous growth. It is indicated by a market size shooting from $203.35 billion in 2022 to a projected figure of $1,450.87 billion by 2031. Technology domain experts also say that it will have a strong emphasis on quality and innovation like automation and the adoption of no or low-code platforms.

Research giant Statista quotes some essential stats and figures on software development, especially enterprise software solutions.

• By 2025, the revenue in this market segment is projected to reach an impressive US $740.89 billion.

• Enterprise Software is expected to dominate this market, with a projected market volume of US $315.00 billion by 2025.

• The Software market revenue is anticipated to grow at a steady annual rate of 4.87% from 2025 to 2029, leading to a market volume of US $896.17 billion by 2029.

• The United States alone is projected to generate revenue of US $379.29 billion in 2025.

• In 2024, global IT spending on enterprise software surpassed one trillion U.S. dollars, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. Over the past decade, the enterprise software market has seen significant growth, with revenues more than doubling between 2010 and 2020.

• Enterprise software is the fastest-growing segment in the IT industry, often achieving year-on-year growth exceeding 10%. It addresses the needs of organizations, particularly in enhancing the efficiency of core business processes.
  • Sub-segments like business process management (BPM) software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, and customer relationship management (CRM) software have become substantial markets.
  • CRM software, which focuses on improving business interactions with current and potential customers, is expected to generate over $55 billion in sales in 2024.
  • ERP software, which emphasizes corporate data collection and analysis, is forecasted to account for $107 billion in revenue in 2024.

Country-wise Software Development Stats in 2025 and beyond by GrandView Research

Another research giant firm Grandview Research provides in-depth insights on software development trends in the future.

According to a McKinsey report, outsourcing software development brings down the time-to-market by up to 25%.

87% of enterprises opined that they are planning to adopt or have already adopted AI as part of their IT/digital outsourced services which is called AI-powered outsourcing.

Robotic Process Automation, also abbreviated as RPA, is steadily getting everybody’s attention. Reports from Deloitte say that around 34% of companies collaborate with outsourcing providers to get RPA initiative support.

Node.js overtook React.js to become the most used web framework among software developers worldwide, according to last year’s report. According to the survey, 40.8% of respondents reported to be using Node.js. On the other hand, around 39.5% were using React.js.

Another report shows statistics on the global revenue for enterprise application software between 2017 and 2026. The source estimates that worldwide revenue for enterprise application software will touch the figure of US $479 billion in 2026.

Gartner predicts that by 2024, low-code and no-code platforms will be used in 65% of all application development projects. This highlights a significant transformation in the software development landscape, showcasing the growing adoption of these tools.

According to Grandview Research, the IT and telecommunications sector dominated the market in 2023, capturing a 22% share. This underscores the segment’s leading role in driving technological advancements and adoption.

JavaScript remains the most widely used programming language in the IT sector, with 65.82% of professional developers utilizing it for various projects.

As per Statista, in 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) emerged as the leading cloud platform globally, preferred by 48% of surveyed software developers. Microsoft Azure followed as the second most popular choice, with 27.8% of developers favoring it.

Node.js has surpassed React.js to become the most popular web framework among developers worldwide. Surveys show that 40.8% of respondents prefer Node.js, while slightly under 40% opt for React.js.

A Statista report indicates that in 2024, approximately 25.2% of software developers used the .NET (5+) Framework, while just over 20% opted for NumPy. In comparison, JAX and MFC were the least popular frameworks, with only 2% of developers using them.

The statistics highlight the global revenue trend for enterprise application software from 2017 to 2026. Estimates suggest that by 2026, the global revenue for enterprise application software will reach nearly US $480 billion.

A report reveals that in 2024, JavaScript and HTML/CSS were the most popular programming languages among software developers. Over 62% of respondents reported using JavaScript, while approximately 53% utilized HTML/CSS. Python, SQL, and TypeScript also ranked among the top five most widely used programming languages in the IT sector.

Cloud computing enhances software development and maintenance productivity by 38%, as reported. Migrating applications to the cloud helps enterprises achieve a 29% improvement in infrastructure cost efficiency.

• Globally, more than 40% of businesses are leveraging big data analytics for insights.

• Approximately 64% of companies have adopted agile methodologies to speed up digital product delivery and manage changes effectively.

• In the IT industry, 86% of organizations consider DevOps a critical component of their software development strategy to gain a competitive edge.

Industry-wise Software Development Statistics & Trends

Software Development Statistics in Healthcare industry

• Electronic health records (EHR) are expected to significantly boost the market value of smart hospitals. In 2021, the global smart hospital market was valued at just over US 35 billion, from 7.6 billion attributed to EHR and related clinical workflows. Experts predict this market will grow to nearly US $18 billion by 2026.

• The medical software market has experienced rapid growth in recent years. It is projected to expand from US $58.94 billion in 2024 to US $67.73 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%.

Software Development Statistics in the Automobile industry

• A recent McKinsey survey of automotive and manufacturing executives found that over 40% of respondents are investing up to €5 million in generative AI research and development, while more than 10% are investing over €20 million.

• McKinsey ran a pilot program with a European industrial software company employing over 40,000 developers. The study evaluated the impact of generative AI on specific software development tasks weekly and introduced a capability-building initiative to ensure effective tool usage. Following the training, developers used generative AI 60% more frequently per week compared to before the program. Engagement increased significantly, and 95% of developers reported that generative AI positively enhanced their developer experience.

• A well-known Grandview Research published some stunning stats and figures on the automotive industry:

The automotive software market in India is projected to generate revenue of US$ 2,884.7 million by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.2% from 2025 to 2030.

India Automotive Software Market Highlights:

• The market generated revenue of USD 977.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,884.7 million by 2030.
• It is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 20.2% from 2025 to 2030.
• In 2024, ADAS & safety was the largest revenue-generating application segment.
• Navigation is the fastest-growing application segment during the forecast period.

Other Key Industry Trends:

• India accounted for 3.4% of the global automotive software market revenue in 2024.
• The U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue by 2030.
• In the Asia Pacific region, China is projected to dominate the automotive software market by 2030.
• India is the fastest-growing market in Asia Pacific and is expected to reach USD 2,884.7 million by 2030.

Let’s examine a typical European-based OEM with no specific market positioning, catering to both premium and volume segments. Despite this, it boasts a respected brand and strong profit streams. With an annual turnover of nearly €60 billion and an EBITDA margin of 12.5%, it aligns closely with the scale of other European car manufacturers.

Software Development Statistics in the E-commerce industry

eCommerce Software – Worldwide:

• The eCommerce Software market is projected to experience significant growth, reaching a revenue of US $8.41 billion by 2025.
• This growth is expected to continue at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.68% from 2025 to 2029, leading to a market volume of US $9.72 billion by 2029.
• The average spend per employee in the eCommerce Software market is estimated to be US $2.34 in 2025.
• Globally, the United States is anticipated to generate the highest revenue in the eCommerce Software market, with projected earnings of US $4.54 billion in 2025.

Seller’s eCommerce

Seller’s eCommerce provides some insightful statistics and figures on eCommerce.

• Over 33% of the world’s population shops online, making eCommerce a 6.8 trillion industry, projected to reach 6.8 trillion industry, projected to reach 8 trillion by 2027.

• 2.77 billion people globally purchase products from eCommerce platforms or social media stores.
  • 21% of retail purchases are expected to occur online in 2025, rising to 22.6% by 2027.
  • eCommerce sales will exceed $6.8 trillion in 2025.
  • There are over 28 million eCommerce stores worldwide.
  • 52% of online shoppers buy products internationally.
  • 34% of shoppers make online purchases at least once a week.
  • 99% of customers read reviews before buying online.

• In 2025, 2.77 billion people (33% of the global population) will shop online, a 2.2% increase from the previous year. This number is expected to grow to 2.86 billion by 2026, driven by increased internet access and convenience.

• China leads with 904.6 million online shoppers, followed by the US with 288.45 million.

• Online retail purchases will account for 21% of total retail in 2025, the highest ever, and are projected to reach 22.6% by 2027, growing at an average rate of 0.32% annually since 2021.

• Global eCommerce sales will hit 6.86 trillion in 2025, 8.376.86 trillion in 2025, and 8.378 trillion by 2027. This growth is more than double that of physical stores, highlighting e-commerce’s profitability.

• US retail eCommerce sales reached $879.54 billion in the first three quarters of 2024.
  • Q3 2024 sales were $300.05 billion, a 2.8% increase from Q2 and a 7.2% rise compared to Q3 2023.
  • Annual sales are projected to reach 1.26 trillion by the end of 2024 and 1.72 trillion by 2027, making up 22.6% of total US retail sales.

• US eCommerce sales have grown steadily, reaching a record 1.12trillionin2023, 3301.12 trillion in 2023, and 330260.4 billion in 2013.

• The pandemic accelerated online shopping, with sales jumping from 159.8 billion in Q1 2020 to 159.8 billion in Q1 2020 to 213.3 billion in Q2 2020, a 33.5% increase, advancing the shift to eCommerce by five years.

• In 2025, there will be 28 million eCommerce sites globally, a 2.9% increase from 2024, with approximately 2,162 new sites launching daily.
  • The US hosts 50% of all eCommerce sites.
  • Shopify powers 29% of online stores, while Wix supports 20%.

• 44% of shoppers begin their shopping journey on search engines, and 41% start directly on platforms like Amazon or business websites.

• 83% of consumers research online before visiting physical stores, while 14% prefer starting their shopping journey on social media.

• eCommerce industry leaders spent 3.5 billion on advertising in 2023, with individual spending ranging from 3.5 billion on advertising in 2023, with individual spending ranging from 41.3 million to $1.7 billion.

Gartner on Global Software Buying Trends

There are some key insights from the 2024 Global Software Buying Trends Report by Gartner.

• 61% of businesses plan to increase their technology investments in 2024, with 92% considering AI-powered software.
• When selecting software, buyers prioritize price (49%) and security (48%) as the most important factors.
• 98% of buyers read reviews before making a purchase, and 66% prefer reviews verified by a third party.
• The global business software and services market was valued at USD 584.03 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2025 to 2030. The finance segment dominated the market in 2024, accounting for the largest revenue share of 25.58%.
• The global application development software market was valued at USD 257.94 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.8% from 2025 to 2030.

The 2025 stats on software development worldwide indicate that the global software development industry is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in AI, cloud computing, and agile methodologies. With increasing investments in technology and a growing demand for innovative solutions, businesses worldwide are leveraging software to stay competitive.

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