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India's Developer Surge: GitHub Predicts 57.5 Million by 2030, Driven by AI
India is set to become a global leader in software development, with GitHub predicting 57.5 million developers by 2030, largely driven by advancements in Artificial intelligence.
- Currently, India hosts 1.9 million developers on GitHub, ranking second globally after the United States.
- In 2025 alone, over 5.2 million new developers joined GitHub in India, contributing to a worldwide total exceeding 180 million.
- The rapid growth is fueled by innovations in Artificial intelligence, including tools like GitHub Copilot and developments from companies like OpenAI and Google.
Why It Matters
This surge in developers not only highlights Indias growing tech ecosystem but also positions the country as a key player in the global technology landscape, influenced by trends in Artificial intelligence.