Not since 2001, the year the TIOBE Index started, has a programming language held such a large percentage of community interest as Python does in 2025. Python is not the language with the highest ...

However, the patterns in the TIOBE index are often best looked at over longer periods, not just month-over-month. In other news, Kotlin dropped out of the top 20 in December.

According to the TIOBE Index, the most popular programming languages in December 2024 are: Python – favored for data science, back-end development, and beginner-friendliness. C++ – a key player in ...