Top 8 Most Demanded Programming Languages In 2023

Have you ever wondered which programming language would be in demand in 2023? Despite the fact that there are more than 200 programming languages, only a small number of them are utilized in the actual world. For one to be successful in the developer marketplace, one must be aware of this knowledge.

DevJobsScanner has examined more than 7M developer jobs as of 2023. DevJobsScanner only selected the job offers from those 7M positions that specifically required a programming language.

Most Demanded Programming Languages

• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Python
• Java
• C#
• PHP
• C/C++
• Ruby

1. JavaScript / TypeScript

JavaScript has continued to gain popularity over the years since it was developed to create the first dynamic websites. Having said that, JavaScript is now the programming language with the highest demand across all regions. The introduction of TypeScript, a superset of JavaScript with type safety, may potentially aid in reaching this milestone.

In recent years, TypeScript's popularity has only grown. Like Angular or NestJS, many recent JavaScript frameworks are entirely written in TypeScript. In the past eight months, we have discovered 469K job postings, or 30% of the positions that specifically called for JavaScript or TypeScript as a programming language.

2. Python

Python has quietly climbed the ranks to become the second most popular programming language in demand by 2023. This accomplishment has been made possible by its adaptability, which ranges from programming to running servers to data processing. Python also boasts one of the best and largest online communities.

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In the past eight months, we have discovered 290K job offers, or 19% of all positions that specifically required Python as a programming language.

3. Java

Java came in at number three as the third most popular programming language. Since its introduction in 1995, the Java language has gained a lot of popularity. With the advent of more contemporary languages like Kotlin, this popularity has been declining over the past several years, but it still occupies a strong top three position. Many top-tier firms employ frameworks like Spring, which is helping to maintain that position.

4. C#

C# takes the top four spots. A general-purpose, multi-paradigm, object-oriented programming language called C# was developed primarily to overcome some of C++'s shortcomings. C# has many different use cases because it is a general-purpose language. The.NET framework is where C# is most frequently used. It is also frequently utilized for scripting in the Unity game platform. The.NET framework and Unity are both well-liked by elite businesses.

5. PHP

The "Personal Home Page Tool" that PHP was originally intended to be has come a long way since its humble beginnings. PHP is still the fifth most popular language, 27 years after its inception. With frameworks like Laravel or WordPress, PHP is mostly utilized for web development.

6. C/C++

The original version of C was released fifty years ago, while C++, which was first known as "C with Classes," first appeared 37 years later. Due to ongoing additions and enhancements to the language, C/C++ has remained popular for a very long time. Object-oriented, generic, and functional features are all included in modern C++. Additionally, it makes low level memory manipulation easier. C++ has a wide range of applications in the industry, including video games, servers, databases, space probes, and many more.

7. Ruby

Ruby is the top-ranked programming language, with 70K jobs (5% of the total employment demand) being discovered in the field. It is most frequently used in conjunction with the Ruby on Rails web framework. Even while the top seven may not seem like much, Ruby powers some of the most well-known internet firms at the moment, including Twitter, Crunchbase, and Github.

8. GO

Go is a new language that Google only invented 12 years ago. In an era of multicore, networked machines, and massive codebases, Google created Go to increase programming productivity. Go's popularity is steadily increasing, as shown in the graph below, and by 2024 it might rank among the top five games. Go is used by prestigious businesses like Twitch and Uber.

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