Python is at the top again! This year it not only confirmed its popularity, but also became the "Programming Language of 2024" according to TIOBE. And this is no accident: Python showed a staggering 9.3% growth over 2024 - a result that is far ahead of its closest competitors. By comparison, Java grew by just 2.3%, JavaScript grew by 1.4%, and Go grew by 1.2%. Today, Python is not just a language, it's a standard in fields such as artificial intelligence, data analysis, and web development. But does it have any competitors?
The C language has lost its position in the top 3, giving way to C++ and Java. The reason is that C is being replaced by more powerful languages for embedded systems. Interestingly, PHP leaves the top 10, giving way to modern languages such as Go, which has already gained a foothold in the list.
Not without surprises: while Rust continues to gain popularity, its steep learning curve still remains a barrier for most programmers. Kotlin, on the other hand, failed to live up to expectations, losing its place in the top 20.
And here are two new players in the programming world to keep on your radar: Zig, which has rocketed from 149th place to 61st, and Mojo, a new "faster than Python" language that has climbed from 194th to 68th. Mojo, launched just two years ago, is solving key problems developers face, and it looks like we'll see it in the top 20 in 2025.
About TIOBE Index
The TIOBE Index is an indicator of the popularity of programming languages. The index is updated every month and the rankings are based on the number of qualified engineers worldwide, courses and third-party vendors. Popular websites such as Google, Amazon, Wikipedia, Bing and more than 20 others are used for the calculation. It is important to note that the TIOBE index does not rank the best programming language or the language in which the most lines of code are written.
This index can help you understand whether your skills match current market requirements or make a strategic decision about the choice of programming language when creating a new software product.
What's next. Will Python hold its ground, or will we see new breakthroughs from Go or Mojo? The technological world is changing, and the TIOBE Index is a mirror that reflects all these dynamics.
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