The proportion of women in IT within the EU has increased since the pandemic. According to the latest figures from the end of 2023, the proportion of women in IT is 25.5 percent, compared to 23 percent before the pandemic.

More and more women are finding their way into more technical positions in advanced economies. This will see the gender gap narrow slightly, partly due to strong demand, equality measures and greater tolerance of flexible working arrangements. Although men still make up the largest proportion in this sector, the need for IT staff will only increase with rapid technological change.

Gender gap in the IT sector

Since the pandemic, the number of women employed in technical roles in advanced economies has increased. Determining factors include strong demand, gender equality policies and greater tolerance of flexible working arrangements. According to official data from Eurostat, the proportion of women working in IT and related services in Europe increased from 23 percent before the pandemic to 25.5 percent in 2023.

Determining factors

The demand for IT jobs has risen sharply since the pandemic, with more and more women finding their way into more technical positions. The new, flexible working arrangements led to more companies hiring women. A report from Meta shows that women are more likely to take a remote job on Facebook than men.

The proportion of women in the IT industry is therefore increasing, but the largest proportion is still men. This ensures that greater attention is paid to diversity when recruiting staff. In times of rapid technological change, including artificial intelligence, the need for human resources can only increase.