PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1706152
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1706152
A programming language is a formal system of instructions and rules used to communicate with computers and develop software applications, websites, and other computational systems. It enables developers to write code that directs computers to perform specific tasks, manipulate data, and execute algorithms. Each programming language has its own syntax, semantics, and rules for coding, and they differ in complexity, purpose, and application domain.
The primary languages in the programming language market include C, JavaScript, Python, Go, Ruby, and others. C is renowned for its efficiency, flexibility, and portability. These languages are utilized by various end users, including academics and corporations, through various mediums such as online platforms and offline resources.
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The programming language market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $181.15 billion in 2024 to $201.19 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to technological advancements, demand for specific applications, the emergence of new programming paradigms, innovations in hardware architecture, and the evolution of software development methodologies.
The programming language market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $303.03 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to proliferation of artificial intelligence, growth in Internet of Things (IoT) devices, expansion of cloud computing services, demand for cybersecurity solutions, and rise of blockchain technology. Major trends in the forecast period include increased adoption of Rust and Go, surge in demand for low-code and no-code platforms, emphasis on functional programming languages, proliferation of language-agnostic development environments, and focus on inclusivity and accessibility in language design.
The advancement of AI technologies is poised to drive the expansion of the programming language market in the coming years. AI technologies, which emulate human intelligence to perform tasks and adapt to new inputs or environments, are increasingly being adopted for their capacity to automate complex tasks, enhance efficiency, and derive valuable insights from vast datasets. Programming languages form the backbone for developing, deploying, and optimizing AI technologies, facilitating their integration across various applications and industries. For example, in January 2022, the Department of Digital, Cultural, Media and Sports reported that approximately 15% of all businesses in the UK have embraced at least one AI technology, totaling around 432,000 companies. Moreover, 2% are currently piloting AI, and 10% intend to adopt AI technologies in the future, representing 62,000 and 292,000 businesses, respectively. Consequently, the expanding reach of AI technologies is propelling the growth of the programming language market.
Leading companies in the programming languages market are concentrating on developing innovative languages, such as open-source programming languages, to cater to the evolving needs of developers and businesses. These efforts aim to foster collaboration within the developer community and drive advancements in software development practices. An open-source programming language is one whose source code is freely available for use, modification, and distribution by anyone. For instance, in February 2024, Apple Inc. introduced Pickle (Pkl), an open-source programming language. Pkl serves as an embeddable configuration language, streamlining tasks ranging from small to large, simple to complex, and ad-hoc to repetitive configurations. Its notable feature is its compatibility with popular config formats such as JavaScript object notation (JSON), extensible markup language (XML), and Ain't markup language (YAML), while prioritizing safety, scalability, and a seamless coding experience through robust validation, versatile scalability, and integration with leading IDEs.
In June 2022, Anaconda Inc., a US-based computer programming company, acquired PythonAnywhere for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Anaconda's position within the data science and machine learning sectors by expanding its cloud-based services. With PythonAnywhere, Anaconda aims to provide developers with a more streamlined Python experience in a collaborative and easily accessible online environment, simplifying coding and deployment for users of all skill levels. PythonAnywhere is a UK-based computer programming company offering a cloud-based platform.
Major companies operating in the programming language market are Apple Inc., Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Meta Platforms Inc., Intel Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, NIIT Ltd., Mozilla Foundation, The Apache Software Foundation, Nokia Bell Labs, PHP Group, JetBrains, Linux Foudation, edX Inc., Udacity Inc., Aptech Ltd., Julia Computing, Erlang Solutions Ltd., D Language Foundation, Django Software Foundation, Zig Software Foundation, Haxe Foundation, Ruby Central Inc.
North America was the largest region in the programming language market in 2024. The regions covered in the programming language market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the programming language market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The programming language market includes revenues earned by entities by providing syntax and semantics, data manipulation, control flow, abstraction, error handling, library and framework support, concurrency and parallelism, interoperability, and debugging and profiling. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Programming Language Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on programming language market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.