SQL has plunged to its lowest position ever in the TIOBE Programming Community Index, according to the June 2025 leaderboard. The month saw SQL fall out of the top 10, landing at 12th place, which allowed Fortran, a timeless yet effective programming language, to claim the 10th spot. This shuffle highlights the dynamic nature of the programming language landscape.
The TIOBE Index serves as a gauge for the popularity of programming languages within a specific month. The rankings are derived from data collected via popular search engines, reflecting which languages are most frequently used by professional programmers, programming courses, and third-party vendors.
Top 10 Programming Languages in June 2025
The following programming languages have secured their spots in the top 10 as per the TIOBE Programming Community Index for June 2025:
– Python : A versatile language suitable for back-end development and data science. It’s user-friendly for beginners.
– C++ : This language builds on C with enhancements like classes and objects, ideal for game and system development but with a steeper learning curve.
– C : Commonly used in app and system development, its syntax offers a good foundation for new developers branching into other languages.
– Java : Well-suited for AI, app, and web development, though it demands advanced skills to master.
– C : Known for app, game, and web development, C is both object- and component-oriented, similar to C and Java families.
– JavaScript : Often utilized for app, game, and web development, JavaScript is simpler and more flexible than Java, making it easier to learn but less suitable for some tasks.
– Go : Recognized for its simplicity, Go is ideal for back-end development and working with APIs and web services.
– Visual Basic : With a drag-and-drop interface, it’s designed for ease of use in front-end and full-stack development.
– Delphi/Object Pascal : Originating from the Pascal language, it’s easy to learn, particularly when used with the Delphi compiler.
– Fortran : Despite its long history, Fortran remains relevant in science and engineering fields.
Notable Movements in June
The main headline from the TIOBE Index in June is SQL’s notable decline; however, there have been other significant movements:
– Python continues to solidify its dominance, increasing its score from 25.35% in May to 25.87% in June.
– Ada is gaining traction and is close to entering the top 10.
– Visual Basic rose from 9th to 8th place year-over-year.
– Delphi/Object Pascal climbed from 11th to 9th place year-over-year.
Historical Rankings
The rankings have shifted over the months, reflecting the dynamic nature of programming language popularity. Below are the top 10 programming languages for previous months in 2025:
– May : Python, C++, C, Java, C , JavaScript, Go, Visual Basic, Delphi/Object Pascal, SQL.
– April : Python, C++, C, Java, C , JavaScript, Go, Visual Basic, Delphi/Object Pascal, SQL.
– March : Python, C++, Java, C, C , JavaScript, Go, SQL, Visual Basic, Delphi/Object Pascal.
– February : Python, C++, Java, C, C , JavaScript, SQL, Go, Delphi/Object Pascal, Visual Basic.
– January : Python, C++, Java, C, C , JavaScript, Go, SQL, Visual Basic, Fortran.
Understanding the TIOBE Index
The TIOBE Index, managed by TIOBE Software CEO Paul Jansen, is not a measure of the ‘best’ programming language or the volume of code written. Instead, it tracks which languages are most popular based on search engine data.
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Note: This article is inspired by content from https://www.techrepublic.com/article/tiobe-index-language-rankings/. It has been rephrased for originality. Images are credited to the original source.