Nigeria, Egypt among world’s leading countries for software developers
TLDR
- Nigeria experienced a 45.6% surge in developer talent numbers, reaching 872,162 developers, making it the fastest-growing country for developers in Africa.
- Egypt saw a 34.1% increase in developer count, reaching 729,790, securing the second spot in Africa for both total developer numbers and growth rate.
- According to GitHub data, Nigeria and Egypt are among the top 10 fastest-growing countries for software development in 2023, positioning Egypt seventh globally for developer growth rates.
According to a report from GitHub, Nigeria and Egypt emerged among the world's top 10 fastest-growing countries for software development in 2023.
Nigeria experienced a remarkable surge in developer talent numbers, growing by 45.6% between the third quarter of 2022 and the third quarter of 2023, reaching a total of 872,162 developers. This growth rate positioned Nigeria as the fastest-growing country for developers in Africa and the second-fastest globally, following Bangladesh, whose developer count expanded by 66.5% to 945,696.
Meanwhile, Egypt, securing the second spot in Africa for both total developer numbers and growth rate, witnessed a significant increase of 34.1% in developer count, reaching 729,790. This growth rate outpaced several other nations globally, including Argentina (33.2%), Hong Kong (32.1%), and Indonesia (32.1%), placing Egypt seventh in the global ranking for developer growth rates.
Key Takeaways
The rapid growth of software development in Africa may not be entirely unexpected given the continent's burgeoning startup ecosystems. Renowned hubs such as Silicon Cape in South Africa, Silicon Savannah in Kenya, and Silicon Valley in Nigeria have gained prominence within the global tech landscape. In the past five years, Nigeria has demonstrated its dominance in terms of tech startup funding and development, while Egypt has emerged as a contender poised to become Africa's next major startup ecosystem, boasting impressive deal counts and deal values. However, what is surprising is the pace at which this growth is occurring, as highlighted in the report.
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