Python Developer Survey: 55% use Linux, 6% use Python 2

More than 25,000 Python developers participated in the 7th annual Python Developers Survey conducted between November 2023 and February 2024. The survey revealed that 85% of respondents consider Python their primary programming language. Notably, the usage of Python 2 has decreased to 6%, down from 7% last year, with many of its users being under 21 years old, possibly due to educational courses still teaching it. The survey also indicated that 73% of developers are using one of the latest Python versions (3.10, 3.11, or 3.12). The operating systems used by developers showed a split, with 55% using Linux, 55% using Windows, and 29% on MacOS. Visual Studio Code emerged as the most popular IDE, followed by Jupyter Notebook and Vim. A significant portion of developers (37%) reported contributing to open-source projects in the past year. The age distribution of respondents showed that 32% were aged 21-29, while 49% had less than two years of programming experience. The primary applications of Python among developers included data analysis and web development, each at 44%, followed by machine learning at 34%. The survey was a collaborative effort between the Python Software Foundation and JetBrains, aiming to enhance community engagement.

- 55% of Python developers use Linux, with an equal percentage using Windows.

- 6% of respondents still use Python 2, primarily among younger developers.

- Visual Studio Code is the most popular IDE, used by 22% of developers.

- 37% of developers contributed to open-source projects in the last year.

- Data analysis and web development are the most common uses for Python among developers.