Among the top three, C++ and Java both rose slightly in popularity. The next runner-up, Python, continues the seemingly unstoppable rise that began in June. Python is likely to be the programming language of the year 2024.
Top 10 Programming Languages in December 2024
According to the TIOBE Programming Community Index, the top 10 programming languages in December 2024 are:
- Python: A general-purpose programming language commonly used for back-end development and data science. A good programming language for beginners.
- C++: Very similar to C, with the addition of classes and objects. C++ is suitable for game and system development. It can be relatively difficult to learn.
- Java: An exceptionally good language for AI, app and web development. Learning Java requires relatively advanced skills.
- A: A programming language often used in app and system development. Its syntax is similar to other popular languages, making it a useful branching off point for beginning developers.
- C#: Used in app, game, and web development, C# is an object- and component-oriented programming language similar to the C and Java language families.
- JavaScript: A scripting language often used for app, game and web development as well as web servers. JavaScript is simpler and more flexible than Java, making it unsuitable for some programming tasks but often easier to learn.
- go to: Go is a relatively easy-to-learn language that is good for back-end development and working with APIs and web services.
- SQL: A programming language intended to be used to store and manipulate information in a database.
- Visual Basic: A programming language with a drag-and-drop user interface is good for front-end and full-stack development.
- Fortran: First used in the 1950s, FORTRAN was notable at the time because it could be written on any system, not on a specific computer. It is still used today in scientific research, engineering and other fields.
Other Movements in the Top 10 List in December
TIOBE’s proprietary points system considers the most popular programming languages according to various major search engines. Image: TIOBE Software
Further down the list, Delphi/Object Pascal’s points barely budged, but it’s nearly continued its downward trend since hitting the top ten in October. At No. 12, PHP saw a similarly modest move as part of a general downward trend.
TIOBE’s proprietary points system considers the most popular programming languages according to various major search engines.
Top 10 Programming Languages in November 2024
According to the TIOBE Programming Community Index, the top 10 programming languages in November 2024 are:
- The python
- C++
- Java
- C
- c#
- JavaScript
- go
- Fortran
- Visual Basic
- SQL
Top 10 Programming Languages in October 2024
According to the TIOBE Programming Community Index, the top 10 programming languages in October 2024 are:
- The python
- C++
- Java
- C
- c#
- JavaScript
- Visual Basic
- go
- Fortran
- Delphi/Object Pascal
Top 10 Programming Languages in September 2024
According to the TIOBE Programming Community Index, the top 10 programming languages in September 2024 are:
- The python
- C++
- Java
- C
- c#
- JavaScript
- Visual Basic
- go
- SQL
- Fortran
Top 10 Programming Languages in July 2024
According to the TIOBE Programming Community Index, the top 10 programming languages in July 2024 are:
- The python
- C++
- C
- Java
- c#
- JavaScript
- go
- Visual Basic
- Fortran
- SQL
Top 10 Programming Languages in June 2024
According to the TIOBE Programming Community Index, the top 10 programming languages in June 2024 are:
- The python
- C++
- C
- Java
- c#
- JavaScript
- go
- SQL
- Visual Basic
- Fortran
What is the TIOBE Index?
The TIOBE Index is an indicator of which programming languages are most popular within a month. Its owner, Paul Johnson, CEO of TIOBE Software, notes that the index is not an award for the “best” language or a list of the most code written in a programming language. Instead, he uses popular search engines to determine which languages are most used by professional programmers, programming courses, and third-party vendors.