According to a survey conducted between late 2021 and early 2022, JavaScript is the most used programming language worldwide, with 56 percent of respondents reporting that they use the language. Python was the second most used language at 50.7 percent.
Top five programming languages used by developers worldwide as of 2022
(in millions)
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
SlashData. (May 16, 2022). Top five programming languages used by developers worldwide as of 2022 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 07, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343059/top-programming-languages-worldwide-by-share-of-users/
SlashData. "Top five programming languages used by developers worldwide as of 2022 (in millions)." Chart. May 16, 2022. Statista. Accessed December 07, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343059/top-programming-languages-worldwide-by-share-of-users/
SlashData. (2022). Top five programming languages used by developers worldwide as of 2022 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 07, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343059/top-programming-languages-worldwide-by-share-of-users/
SlashData. "Top Five Programming Languages Used by Developers Worldwide as of 2022 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 May 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343059/top-programming-languages-worldwide-by-share-of-users/
SlashData, Top five programming languages used by developers worldwide as of 2022 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343059/top-programming-languages-worldwide-by-share-of-users/ (last visited December 07, 2024)
Top five programming languages used by developers worldwide as of 2022 (in millions) [Graph], SlashData, May 16, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1343059/top-programming-languages-worldwide-by-share-of-users/