The global tech talent landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift, with burgeoning hubs across Asia, Europe, and beyond increasingly challenging the traditional dominance of Silicon Valley. This map, created by Visual Capitalist’s Kayla Zhu, illustrates the top global tech talent hubs in the world, ranked by the number of tech workers as of 2023. The data is sourced from CBRE Consulting’s Global Tech Talent Guidebook 2025, offering a comprehensive overview of where the most skilled tech professionals are concentrated. Defining ‘powerhouse markets’ requires considering several key factors: major urban centers boasting substantial tech talent pools, mature and robust tech ecosystems, stable regulatory environments that foster innovation, access to significant capital for investment and growth, and the proven ability to attract tech entrepreneurs and top-tier talent from across the globe. These characteristics are crucial for sustained tech industry development and success. The analysis reveals a significant trend – the Asia-Pacific region is rapidly gaining ground, actively contesting the United States’ longstanding leadership in tech talent. In 2023, a remarkable eight of the top markets, each exceeding 500,000 tech workers, were located within Asia, primarily in India, China, and Japan. These burgeoning hubs are home to some of the world’s most influential and valuable tech companies. For example, ByteDance (Beijing), one of the world’s most valuable unicorn companies, operates from Beijing. Infosys (Bengaluru) is a major player, as is Alibaba (Shanghai), Sony (Tokyo), and Tencent (Shenzhen) – another globally significant company. The San Francisco Bay Area, the heart of Silicon Valley, remains a powerhouse market and the largest tech talent hub in North America, continuing to attract investment and innovative companies.

While Asia and North America continue to dominate, the landscape is evolving. Paris, France, represents the sole European powerhouse market, showcasing a vibrant tech scene. Paris is home to multinational IT consulting companies like Capgemini and is witnessing the rise of innovative generative AI startups such as Mistral AI. Across all regions, a consistent and powerful driver of growth is the intense demand for skilled workers specializing in areas like Artificial Intelligence, software development, and data engineering. This demand is fueling expansion in both established and emerging tech markets globally.

The Asia-Pacific region currently holds the highest number of tech talent hubs overall, with a total of 16, closely followed by North America with 15 hubs. These hubs represent critical centers for research, innovation, and the development of cutting-edge technologies. Understanding these global tech talent hubs is increasingly vital for businesses seeking to expand their operations, access skilled talent pools, and stay at the forefront of technological advancements. The shifting dynamics of global tech talent are reshaping industries and driving economic growth worldwide.