Women in Tech: How Far Have We Really Come?

Do you believe the gap between women and men in the technology sector has closed? What percentage of women has truly entered the field and reached the positions they deserve? And in 2025, how much has it really changed?

Unfortunately, the answer is that while significant progress has been made, full equality has not yet been achieved. We are moving forward at a rapid pace regarding the fair inclusion of women in technology, but the numbers show that the gap remains.

The current reality shows:

• Only 42% of women participate in the global workforce.
• In STEM fields, women make up just 28% of the workforce.
• In Artificial Intelligence (AI), the figure drops to 22%.
• In Europe, roughly 30% of STEM graduates and 22% of the STEM workforce are women.

In senior positions, the percentages decrease even further, highlighting that inequality intensifies higher up the hierarchy.

According to the 2024 Women in Tech Global Survey, nearly half of women (48%) in the sector have experienced or observed gender bias at work. Additionally, the pay gap in Europe reaches up to 26% for equivalent technical roles.

Gender inequality starts early. Research shows that by the age of six, girls begin to internalize the belief that “highly technical” careers, such as those in technology, are not for them. Later, recruitment processes, workplace stereotypes, and informal power networks often leave women feeling excluded or undervalued.

The European Union estimates that by 2050, achieving a better gender balance in STEM could increase per capita GDP by 3% (approximately €820 billion) and create 1.2 million new jobs. Gender equality is thus not only a moral imperative but also a strategic economic choice. Key steps to achieve it include:

Gender-blind recruitment: Using tools that eliminate biases in hiring.

Early digital skills education: Implementing gender-inclusive curricula, showcasing female role models in textbooks, and training teachers to avoid unconscious bias.

Work-life balance support: Ensuring meaningful maternity/paternity leave, flexible schedules, and remote work options.

Mentoring & sponsorship: Not just guidance, but active promotion of women into leadership roles.

Zero tolerance policies: Eliminating sexist behavior, misogynistic practices, and biased evaluation processes.

At Info Quest Technologies, we firmly believe women deserve equal opportunities and have much to contribute to the technology sector. That’s why we invest in mentoring programs supporting women at all career stages and sponsor initiatives like EGOI, encouraging young girls to pursue technology from an early age.