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Demographics

8,717 developers took part in the first ever State of Devs survey.

Country or Region

The median income gap among developers between the U.S. and other countries remains large, driven at least partly by high Silicon Valley salaries and cost of living.

Where do you currently reside?
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USA

1,823
2

United Kingdom

614
3

Germany

557
4

France

422
5

Canada

282
6

Netherlands

232
7

Spain

212
8

Australia

200
9

Poland

187
10

Sweden

182
11

Brazil

139
12

India

127
13

Italy

111
14

Czechia

88
15

Austria

86
16

Russia

86
17

Belgium

85
18

New Zealand

85
19

Switzerland

82
20

Japan

81
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You'll find little hints like this one throughout the survey results that will point out extra features and details.

15% of women participation might feel small, but it's at least considerably higher than other surveys, which tend to hover around 6%.

And while the data reveals a gender income gap, further research would be needed to conclude whether this is due to gender discrimination, or other correlated factors such as differences in experience levels.

Which one of the following options describes you?
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Man

6,119
2

Woman

1,085
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Non-Binary or GNC

207
4

Not Listed

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While we know collecting and publishing diversity data can be a sensitive issue, we do think it's important to obtain this data to help measure and improve the survey's efforts in terms of inclusivity and representativeness.

Race & Ethnicity

Looking at race & ethnicity data shows that non-white groups tend to skew younger, a recurring trend that is also present in other surveys.

It also highlights how different racial groups can have very different gender breakdowns.

Which of the following options describe you?
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White

5,436
2

Hispanic/Latin

653
3

East Asian

240
4

South Asian

220
5

SE Asian

206
6

Multiracial

201
7

Middle Eastern

168
8

Black/African Descent

156
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Nat. American/Pac. Islander/Ind. Australian

26
10

European

11

Jewish

12

Slav

13

Other Answers

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While we know collecting and publishing diversity data can be a sensitive issue, we do think it's important to obtain this data to help measure and improve the survey's efforts in terms of inclusivity and representativeness.

Relationship Status

Most respondents find a life partner by the time they're in their thirties, although doing so seems much more of a challenge in some countries compared to others.

And when looking at gender, non-binary respondents are single at a much higher rate than either men or women.

What is your current relationship status?
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In a relationship

5,241
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Single

1,729
3

It's complicated

181
4

Married

5

Divorced or separated

6

Other Answers

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Number of Kids

A majority of respondents do not have children, and those who do become parents tend to do so after 30.

How many children do you have?
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4,499
2

1

1,040
3

2

1,101
4

3

300
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4

83
6

5 or more

39
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