Python leads programming languages for in-demand jobs in 2025

Python remains the most popular programming language, with a 23.84% rating in December 2024, showing a significant increase of nearly 10% from the previous year. It is favored for its applications in AI and data mining. C++ and Java follow, with ratings of 10.82% and 9.72%, respectively. C has dropped to fourth place, while C# and JavaScript round out the top six. SQL is also noted for its importance in job listings. Despite reports of layoffs, job opportunities in tech persist, particularly for Python, which has over 1.19 million listings on LinkedIn. Learning in-demand languages can enhance career prospects in various fields, including game and web development.