From November 2025 through January 2026, our research team compiled comprehensive software development statistics on the global software development industry. We analyzed statistics from industry reports, developer surveys, and market intelligence firms to provide benchmarks covering market size, developer demographics, programming language trends, project costs, and technology adoption rates.

This report presents industry data alongside patterns we observe across real-world enterprise client engagements, helping software development leaders translate industry trends into practical technology decisions. Together, these software development statistics and software industry trends provide a current baseline for 2026 planning.