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Global Tech Job Postings Plummet, Emerging Markets Surge

11/15/2025

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Global tech job postings declined since late 2022 and are 18% below pre-pandemic levels in 2025.
The steepest declines occurred in European countries, led by Switzerland (-46%) and the United Kingdom (-41%).
Middle Eastern nations posted gains, with Qatar rising 222% and Saudi Arabia rising 130% in tech postings.
Emerging markets such as Malaysia (+70%) and India (+44%) also grew.
Emerging markets now account for 28% of postings, up from 16% during 2020–2022.

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Story summary

Global tech job postings declined since late 2022 and are 18% below pre-pandemic levels in 2025.
The steepest declines occurred in European countries, led by Switzerland (-46%) and the United Kingdom (-41%).
Middle Eastern nations posted gains, with Qatar rising 222% and Saudi Arabia rising 130% in tech postings.
Emerging markets such as Malaysia (+70%) and India (+44%) also grew.
Emerging markets now account for 28% of postings, up from 16% during 2020–2022.