Programming languages · 2026 developer survey
Python and TypeScript lead the 2026 developer survey
Share of 2,400 developers who used each language in the past year. Shares add up to more than 100% because people use several.
Used in the last year
Python68%
TypeScript61%
Java37%
Go30%
Rust23%
Kotlin14%
Biggest movers since 2025
- 1RustSystems and tooling teams+6 pts
- 2TypeScriptNow the default for front ends+4 pts
- 3JavaStable in large companies-3 pts