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authors:
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- Valeriia Kuka
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description: Results of our DataTalks.Club Survey
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subtitle: Results of our DataTalks.Club Survey
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- ai
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- ml
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- data-engineering
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- mlops
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- '2025'
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title: DataTalks.Club Community Demographics
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Previously, we published 4 articles on the results of a big survey about the usage of AI tools, data engineering tools, MLOps tools and LLMs-related tools by our community members:
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- [How Do Data Professionals Use MLOps Tools and Frameworks?](https://datatalks.club/blog/how-do-data-professionals-use-ml-and-mlops-tools-and-practices.html){:target="_blank"}
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- [How Do Professionals Use Data Engineering Tools and Practices?](https://datatalks.club/blog/how-do-data-professionals-use-data-engineering-tools-and-practices.html){:target="_blank"}
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- [How Do Professionals Use LLM Tools and Frameworks?](https://datatalks.club/blog/how-do-professionals-use-llm-tools-and-frameworks.html){:target="_blank"}
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- [How Do Professionals Use AI Tools for Personal Productivity?](https://datatalks.club/blog/ai-tools-for-personal-productivity.html){:target="_blank"}
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Check them out if you still haven't!
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What we also asked our community members was about their background to better understand who makes up the DataTalks.
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Club audience.
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In this article, we share insights about where our members are from, their experience levels, what they do, where they work, and what industries they're in, completing the picture of our diverse global data community.
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## Geographic Distribution
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Our community spans the globe, with members from more than 65 countries. Here are the top five most represented countries:
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- India: 10.3%
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- Germany: 8.6%
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- United States: 8.3%
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- Nigeria: 5.5%
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- France: 4.8%
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Beyond this top five, contributors span everywhere from Canada and Spain to smaller contingents in Paraguay, Yemen, and Uzbekistan. We have a truly global data community!
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data-title="Geographic Distribution of Respondents"
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data-labels='["India", "Germany", "United States", "Nigeria", "France"]'
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data-values='[10.3, 8.6, 8.3, 5.5, 4.8]'
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<figcaption>Top 5 countries represented in the DataTalks.Club community survey.</figcaption>
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## Career Level / Seniority
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Looking at experience levels, our community has a mix of seasoned professionals and newcomers:
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- Senior-level practitioners: 41.2%
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- Entry-level professionals: 35.8%
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- Team leads and managers: 10.1%
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- Directors and executives: 3.4%
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- Freelancers and students: 6.4%
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This balance shows that DataTalks.Club is both a place where experienced professionals share their knowledge and where newcomers can learn and grow. While leadership roles make up a smaller portion, they bring valuable strategic perspectives to our discussions.
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data-title="Career Level Distribution"
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data-labels='["Senior Level", "Entry Level", "Lead / Head", "Director & Executive", "Freelancer / Student / Other"]'
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data-values='[41.2, 35.8, 10.1, 3.4, 6.4]'
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<figcaption>Distribution of career levels among survey respondents.</figcaption>
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Most respondents occupy senior or entry-level roles, with a smaller fraction in leadership/executive positions. Freelancers and students together account for under 7%, indicating that this survey skews toward industry professionals over learners.
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## Job Role
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The roles in our community reflect the diverse landscape of data professions:
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- Data Engineers lead the way at 26.2%
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- Data Scientists make up 13.8%
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- Data and Product Analysts represent 11.8%
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- Machine Learning Engineers account for 11.1%
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- Software Developers comprise 11.1%
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We also have a rich mix of other specialists, including consultants (4.0%), business analysts (3.4%), researchers (2.3%), and DevOps engineers (1.3%).
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This variety shows how interconnected the world of data has become, from building data pipelines to creating ML models and developing data products. It's why our courses and events often appeal to professionals across different specializations.
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data-title="Job Role Distribution"
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data-labels='["Data Engineer", "Data Scientist", "Machine Learning Engineer", "Data / Product Analyst", "Developer / Software Engineer", "Consultant", "Business Analyst", "Researcher", "DevOps / SRE / Platform Engineer"]'
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data-values='[26.2, 13.8, 11.1, 11.8, 11.1, 4.0, 3.4, 2.3, 1.3]'
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<figcaption>Distribution of job roles among survey respondents.</figcaption>
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Data engineering leads in representation, closely followed by core analytics and ML roles. A broad array of specialist titles (e.g., BI Analyst, MLOps Engineer, CAE Engineer) appears at low frequency.
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## Organization Size
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Our community members work in organizations of all sizes:
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- Large enterprises (1,000+ employees): 30.1%
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- Mid-sized companies (51-1,000 employees): 30.4%
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- Small businesses (1-50 employees): 20.6%
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- Independent professionals: 15.2%
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From the structured approaches of large enterprises to the agility of startups and the flexibility of independent consultants, this diversity brings together different perspectives.
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data-title="Organization Size Distribution"
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data-labels='["1,000+ employees", "Freelance / Solo", "11-50 employees", "51-200 employees", "201-500 employees", "501-1,000 employees", "1-10 employees"]'
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data-values='[30.1, 15.2, 12.5, 12.5, 9.8, 8.1, 8.1]'
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<figcaption>Distribution of organization sizes among survey respondents.</figcaption>
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Nearly one-third work in large enterprises (1,000+), while small teams and freelancers together comprise over one-quarter of respondents—highlighting a mix of large-scale and boutique operations across the industry.
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## Industry / Sector
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The technology sector leads in representation, but our community spans many industries:
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- Technology/Software: 41.0%
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- Finance/Banking: 9.5%
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- Education/Research: 9.2%
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- Healthcare: 8.1%
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- Retail/E-commerce: 7.5%
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The remaining members come from manufacturing, telecommunications, public sector, and other specialized fields.
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This spread shows that data skills are valuable across many sectors, including traditional industries with data-driven approaches.
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data-title="Industry Distribution"
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data-labels='["Technology / Software", "Finance / Banking", "Healthcare", "Education / Research", "Retail / E-commerce", "Manufacturing", "Telecommunications", "Government / Public Sector"]'
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data-values='[41.0, 9.5, 8.1, 9.2, 7.5, 5.4, 4.7, 4.4]'
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<figcaption>Distribution of industries among survey respondents.</figcaption>
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Technology and software companies dominate the survey sample, but there is healthy representation from regulated sectors (finance, healthcare) and academia, illustrating the broad applicability of data skills.
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## Key Takeaways
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1. **Truly global**: Engagement spans six continents and dozens of languages.
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2. **Experience spectrum**: Senior experts and entry-level professionals represent the majority of our community dividing it almost equally, with leadership roles forming a focused minority.
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3. **Role diversity**: Data engineering, analytics, ML, and software development all well represented, plus niche specialties.
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4. **Organizational breadth**: Active participants range from one-person consultancies to multinational enterprises.
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5. **Cross-sector relevance**: Dominant tech presence balanced by finance, healthcare, research, and public-sector voices.
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## Conclusion
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This demographic profile confirms that DataTalks.Club serves a richly varied community, professionals at every stage, in every role, and across every type of organization, united by a shared commitment to practical, fact-based discussion of data and AI.

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