Why women are disappearing from Europe’s tech workforce

European tech workforce had 19% female representation in core tech roles in 2025, In 2025 women accounted for 19% of employees in core tech roles across Europe, a 3 percentage-point decline from 2024.

Research dataset analyzed 4 million LinkedIn profiles and merged them with OECD and Findem data, analysis combined 4 million LinkedIn profiles with OECD and Findem workforce data.

Female students enroll in tech-related bachelor’s degrees at a rate of 32% 32% of female students enroll in tech-related bachelor’s degrees.

Tech management are 13% female, women hold 13% of management positions in tech companies.

Tech executive roles are 8% female, women hold 8% of executive or corporate roles in tech.