Global IT Industry Employment Outlook Q2 2025

This research report presents findings from the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, which is recognized as a comprehensive and forward-looking employment survey utilized globally as a labor market indicator. The survey involved interviews with 5,476 IT employers across 41 countries regarding their hiring intentions for the second quarter of 2025. The report indicates that the Net Employment Outlook, calculated by subtracting the percentage of employers expecting staffing reductions from those planning to hire, stands at 35%. The report details that IT hiring demand has remained relatively stable compared to the previous quarter and the same period last year, with minor fluctuations of -2 and +1 percentage points, respectively. Notably, employers in Costa Rica reported the strongest IT Outlook for Q2 2025, followed by India and the U.K. The report provides a detailed overview of the hiring expectations across various countries, highlighting trends in the global IT labor market.