Report 20 Jun 2023

Expert View: Are women in IT the answer to IT labor shortages in Europe?

Women account for around 51% of the population in the European Union and 46% of the workforce. In technical professions, however, the figure is only around 20%, and for DevOps and cloud developers, it is less than 10%. The reasons for this are manifold. The share of women begins to decrease in childhood and continues to shrink throughout education and professional development. It is up to society, parents, and potential employers to counteract this trend.