{"id":704,"date":"2022-04-01T17:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T17:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/?p=704"},"modified":"2026-03-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T00:00:00","slug":"project-management-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/pt\/project-management\/project-management-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Project Management Statistics for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Have you ever wondered how many projects are actually successful \u2014 and what distinguishes them from those that fail?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Or, you might be interested in how much project managers earn across the world (maybe it\u2019s time to ask for a raise?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">There\u2019s a lot of project management statistics out there, but we\u2019ve combed through them and selected the most important information for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">So, read on!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PM_statistics.png\" alt=\"PM-statistics-cover\" class=\"wp-image-11918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PM_statistics.png 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PM_statistics-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PM_statistics-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PM_statistics-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PM_statistics-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"key-project-management-statistics\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Key project management statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To give you a taste of what\u2019s to come, here are some of the most interesting and important project management statistics you should know about the state of project management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">There are <strong>40 million<\/strong> project professionals today, and there could be up to <strong>70 million<\/strong> by 2035.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>50% <\/strong>of projects were successful in 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Project managers earned on average <strong>$92,000<\/strong> in 2025.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The number of project management professionals working remotely rose by<strong> 11%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">There are over <strong>1.5 million<\/strong> PMP certificate holders worldwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Only <strong>42%<\/strong> of managers and <strong>39%<\/strong> of senior managers or directors are women.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>54%<\/strong> of project managers use AI for risk management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>65% <\/strong>of project management software users use reports\/dashboards feature, making it the most popular PM tool feature.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"project-manager-statistics-for-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Project manager statistics for 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here are the most recent statistics when it comes to project managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"manager-engagement-rate-dropped-from-30-to-27\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Manager engagement rate dropped from 30% to 27%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Gallup\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/349484\/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of the Global Workplace 2025<\/a>\u201d, management engagement rate fell by 3% in 2024, with young and female managers experiencing the biggest drop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Young (under 35) manager engagement declined by 5%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Female manager engagement fell by 7%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This decline in manager engagement is paramount since it directly affects team engagement \u2014 70% of team engagement is related to the management according to Gallup\u2019s research \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/266822\/engaged-employees-differently.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Who&#8217;s Responsible for Employee Engagement<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-default\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Manage project effectively with Plaky<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Create detailed project boards, assign tasks, and track progress with Plaky by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/project-management-software\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-right \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/default.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"only-44-of-managers-across-the-world-say-they-have-received-management-training\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Only 44% of managers across the world say they have received management training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Gallup\u2019s \u201cState of the Global Workspace 2025\u201d research shows that less than half of managers receive management training. However, the numbers also indicate how significant training is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">When they receive management training, managers&#8217; thriving levels rise from 28% to 34%.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">When they receive training and someone at work actively encourages their development, the number increases to 50%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">If the training is focused on management best practices, the participants have up to 22% higher engagement rate than non-participants and teams led by them have 18% higher engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"35-of-us-workers-stated-they-had-endured-poor-or-ineffective-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">35% of US workers stated they had endured poor or ineffective management&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/content\/dam\/en\/shrm\/topics-tools\/research\/2025-shrm-state-of-the-workplace-research-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 SHRM State of the Workplace<\/a>\u201d report, over a third of US workers reported experiencing poor or ineffective management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, 42% of them thought their organization was effective or very effective at leadership and manager development. In contrast, only 37% of HR professionals felt the same.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Plaky by CAKE.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"there-are-around-40-million-project-professionals-today-and-by-2035-we-could-need-up-to-30-million-more\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">There are around 40 million project professionals today, and by 2035, we could need up to 30 million more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to PMI\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/learning\/thought-leadership\/talent_gap_2025-v3.pdf?rev=d6c69f2a1da94e6dad71aee1ccaea2ea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Project Management Talent Gap<\/a>\u201d, there are around 40 million project professionals. This is quite a high figure, when you compare it to 25 million software developers or 30 million nurses worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, the numbers are only expected to rise \u2014 it is projected that the world will need another 30 million project professionals by 2035.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">China is projected to have the biggest talent gap \u2014 a whopping 10.4\u201313.6 million additional project management professionals will be needed. North America, on the other hand, is in 6th place with a 1.3\u20131.6 million gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Projected talent gap by 2035 across regions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Region<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Talent gap (expressed in millions)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">North America<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.3\u20131.6&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Europe<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.9\u20133.5&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Middle East\/North Africa<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.5\u20130.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">South Asia<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3.4\u20134.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Latin America<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.6\u20130.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Sub-Saharan Africa<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.6\u20132.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">China<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10.4\u201313.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Asia-Pacific<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.6\u20133.2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: PMI, &#8220;Global Project Management Talent Gap&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"over-1-5-million-people-worldwide-hold-a-pmp-certificate\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Over 1.5 million people worldwide hold a PMP certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">PMP, a globally acknowledged certification issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI), was held by as many as 1,584,620 in 2024, according to the HQ Hire\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/hqhire.com\/pmp-holders-by-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Number Of PMP Holders By Country In 2025<\/a>\u201d report.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">There are 211 countries that have at least 1 PMP holder. However, more than half of them come from China (36.62% or 580,360 holders) and the US (26.53% or 420,330 holders). There\u2019s a big gap between these 2 countries and those that follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Country<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>% of total PMP holders<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>PMP holders<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">China<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">36.62%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">580,360<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">US<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">26.53%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">420,330<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Canada<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5.83%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">92,386<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">India<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.55%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">72,045<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Japan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.88%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">45,649<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Saudi Arabia<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.61%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">41,325<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Germany&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.19%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">18,792<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">United Arab Emirates<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.15%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">18,253<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Brazil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.01%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">16,041<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Singapore<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.98%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">15,557<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: HQ Hire, &#8220;Number Of PMP Holders By Country In 2025&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Interestingly, even though Singapore is only the 10th when it comes to total number of PMP holders, it comes first when we take into account the population of the country. Singapore has the highest number of PMP certified experts per million \u2014 2,586. It\u2019s followed by Canada, Qatar and Hong Kong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/General-Project-Manager-Statistics-1.png\" alt=\"General project manager statistics\" class=\"wp-image-11920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/General-Project-Manager-Statistics-1.png 845w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/General-Project-Manager-Statistics-1-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/General-Project-Manager-Statistics-1-768x1091.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/General-Project-Manager-Statistics-1-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"project-management-software-statistics-for-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Project management software statistics for 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Check out the current project management trends when it comes to PM software.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"only-1-in-3-software-buyers-adopts-software-successfully\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Only 1 in 3 software buyers adopts software successfully<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Capterra\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/resources\/software-buying-trends-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Software Buying Trends Report: The 5 Habits of Successful Software Adopters<\/a>\u201d shows that more often than not software purchases aren\u2019t successful, as 2 out of 3 software buyers are unsuccessful adopters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Those that are successful, however, share some important habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">They turn to product reviews and industry advice rather than generative AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">They choose the software within 3 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Over a half of them create an implementation plan to reduce the risk of disruptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Intuitive, yet powerful software<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Manage all your work with powerful software your team will adopt in no time at all! Try Plaky by CAKE.com, and never worry about complex PM tools again!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Download<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"disappointed-software-buyers-have-a-higher-chance-to-overspend-on-pm-software\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Disappointed software buyers have a higher chance to overspend on PM software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The same research shows that those who aren\u2019t satisfied with their purchase plan to spend more on project management software in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Amount they plan to spend in 2026 (compared to 2025)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Disappointed buyers<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Successful software adopters<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Much more (more than 15% increase)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">25%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Somewhat more (5-15% increase)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">57%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">58%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">The same amount (less than 5% difference)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">15%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">26%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Somewhat less (5\u201315% decrease)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Much less (more than 15% decrease)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: Capterra\u2019s \u201c2026 Software Buying Trends Report: The 5 Habits of Successful Software Adopters\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-most-popular-feature-in-a-pm-tool-is-the-report-dashboard-feature\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">The most popular feature in a PM tool is the report\/dashboard feature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Capterra\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/resources\/project-management-software-user-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Management Software Market Research Report<\/a>\u201d, the feature users utilize the most in a PM tool are reports\/dashboards \u2014 65% of users report using it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here\u2019s the breakdown of PM software features according how many users actually use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Used by % of users who have access to it<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Reports\/dashboards<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">65%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Document management<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">64%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Collaboration&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">60%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Requirements management&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">57%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Budgeting<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">55%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Resource planning<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">54%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Time tracking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">53%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: Capterra, \u201cProject Management Software Market Research Report\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"more-than-a-third-of-users-dont-use-velocity-gantt-or-burndown-charts\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">More than a third of users don\u2019t use velocity, Gantt, or burndown charts&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Capterra\u2019s research report shows that around 1 in 3 PM software users don&#8217;t utilize velocity charts, Gantt charts, or burndown charts, even though they have access to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here\u2019s the list of features PM software users don\u2019t use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Not used by % of users who have access to it<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Velocity charts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">34%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gantt charts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">34%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Burndown charts&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">34%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Risk management&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">32%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kanban boards<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">30%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Project request intake form<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">29%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Product roadmapping<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">28%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: Capterra, \u201cProject Management Software Market Research Report\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-in-5-pm-software-users-wants-to-have-gantt-and-burndown-charts-and-automated-workflows\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">1 in 5 PM software users wants to have Gantt and burndown charts and automated workflows&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Interestingly, the same report shows that when talking about features they don\u2019t have, but want, 22% of PM tool users said they wanted a Gantt chart, and 21% said they wish they had a burndown chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The features PM users want the most are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>% of users who want the feature but don\u2019t have it&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gantt charts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">22%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Burndown charts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">21%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Automated workflows<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Velocity charts<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20%&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Portfolio management&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">19%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Product roadmapping<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">19%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Project request intake form<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">19%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: Capterra, \u201cProject Management Software Market Research Report\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Gantt charts in Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-global-pm-software-market-is-projected-to-reach-20-47-billion-by-2030\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">The global PM software market is projected to reach $20.47 billion by 2030<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The project management software market in 2022 was estimated at $6.59 billion according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/project-management-software-market-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand View Research\u2019s report<\/a>. However, it\u2019s expected that this number will grow at a 15.7% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) and reach over $20 billion by 2030.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">North America is the biggest market with 47% of the overall PM software market in 2022. The Asia and Pacific area, on the other hand, is the fastest growing market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ai-project-management-trends-for-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">AI project management trends for 2026&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">AI has had a huge impact on the state of the workplace in general. So, let\u2019s see how it influences the project management industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"55-of-pm-software-buyers-say-adding-ai-was-the-main-reason-for-their-most-recent-purchase\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">55% of PM software buyers say adding AI was the main reason for their most recent purchase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Capterra\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/resources\/2025-pm-software-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Project Management Software Trends Survey<\/a>\u201d, over a half of the PM software buyers cite adding AI as the top reason behind their most recent purchase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, Capterra\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/resources\/more-than-half-of-project-managers-find-artificial-intelligence-powered-software-benefits-in-three-key-ways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Most Impactful Project Management Tools Survey<\/a>\u201d shows that almost a half of project managers utilize AI as a part of their project management software. On top of that, 36% of them plan to increase their AI investments in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Still, around a half of project managers expressed skepticism toward AI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"more-than-half-of-project-managers-use-ai-for-risk-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">More than half of project managers use AI for risk management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Capterra\u2019s \u201cMost Impactful Project Management Tool Survey\u201d, 54% of surveyed managers use AI for risk management, which makes it a top use case for AI, closely followed by task automation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here\u2019s the list of most common uses for AI in project management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Use case<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>% of managers using it<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Project risk management&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">54%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Task automation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">53%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Predictive analysis\/forecasting<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">52%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scheduling optimization<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">52%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Resource planning and allocation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">47%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: Capterra, \u201c2024 Most Impactful Project Management Tool Survey\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"most-project-managers-grade-their-ai-investments-as-successful\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Most project managers grade their AI investments as successful<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The same survey by Capterra analyzed the success rates of project managers\u2019 AI investment and found:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">90% of project managers report positive ROI on their AI investment in the last 12 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">63% of project managers report increased productivity and efficiency as a top benefit of AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">88% of project managers claim they are comfortable with delegating important tasks to AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">94% of project managers feel confident they can successfully lead an AI-implementation project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"remote-work-statistics-for-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Remote work statistics for 2026&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here are top project management industry statistics for remote work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"project-management-is-the-field-with-the-most-remote-jobs\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Project management is the field with the most remote jobs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/flexjobs-remote-work-economy-index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remote Work Index by FlexJobs<\/a>, project management has the highest number of remote workers in the final quarter of 2025, followed by computer and IT and Sales field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If we divide these remote workers according to their seniority, we find that there are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">67% of experienced jobs,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">19% of managers,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">9% of senior managers, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">6% of entry-level jobs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-number-of-remote-project-management-jobs-rose-by-11\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">The number of remote project management jobs rose by 11%<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The FlexJobs\u2019 research shows that in the final quarter of 2025 alone, there has been a spike in remote project management jobs by 11%, significantly more compared to the 3% increase in remote jobs in general.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This is interesting, considering the PMI\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/learning\/thought-leadership\/pmi-pulse-of-the-profession-2024-report.pdf?rev=8d24f62b2b044e00ae21e0388ea9c8bf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pulse of the Profession 2024<\/a>\u201d report found there was a decline in project managers working remotely between 2021 and 2023. Their research showed only 61% of project workers were working at least 1 day a week remotely in 2023, as compared to 89% in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark plaky-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Reliable remote work software<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Collaborate with your team across the world without a glitch. Stay updated, manage tasks, and have discussions all in one tool \u2014 Plaky by CAKE.com. Try it for free!<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/remote-work\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/plaky\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"only-a-quarter-of-senior-leaders-perceive-remote-work-as-effective\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Only a quarter of senior leaders perceive remote work as effective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The \u201cPulse of the Profession 2024\u201d report shows that the perceived effectiveness of remote work is much lower in the eyes of senior leaders than project managers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">33% of project managers feel that remote work is as effective as in-person work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Only 25% of senior leaders feel that remote work is as effective as in-person work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, If we look at the statistics on project management performance across the 3 types of work practices (remote, hybrid, and in-person), we see that the differences are marginal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Work location<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Project performance rate<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fully remote<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">73.2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hybrid<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">73.4%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">In-person<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">74.6%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: PMI \u201cPulse of Profession 2024\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Discover other interesting remote work statistics in this article:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/remote-work-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remote Work Statistics 2026: Trends and Factors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-on-project-management-offices-pmos\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics on Project Management Offices (PMOs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s take a look at the most important project management stats when it comes to PMOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"most-organizations-have-1-or-more-pmos\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Most organizations have 1 or more PMOs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/wellingtone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-State-of-PM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Wellingtone report<\/a>, as many as 82% of organizations have at least one PMO. On top of that, roughly 1 in every 4 PMOs had been opened in the 2 years prior to the release of this report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The report also shows that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">38% of PMOs plan to increase in size, compared to 57% from the year prior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">57% of PMOs plan to increase in scope and responsibilities. This represents a sizable downgrade compared to the previous year\u2019s 72%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"89-of-organizations-in-the-financial-services-sector-have-some-form-of-pmo\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">89% of organizations in the financial services sector have some form of PMO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to PMI\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/thought-leadership\/built-to-thrive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Built to Thrive: PMOs That Elevate Innovation and Power Transformation<\/a><em>\u201d <\/em>report, PMOs have the most presence in financial services, followed by aerospace and telecom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Proportion of organizations in each sector that have some form of PMO<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Financial services<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">89%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aerospace<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">82%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Telecom<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">80%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Energy<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">76%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Consulting<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">73%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pharmaceutical<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">73%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: PMI\u2019s \u201cBuild to Thrive\u201d report<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The only 2 industries that have PMO presence lower than 50% are mining (48%) and construction (47%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Meanwhile, the most high-performing PMOs are found within the consulting sector, with a whopping 74% of respondents from this report rating their organization\u2019s PMOs as high-performing. This is followed by the energy and information technology sectors at 61% and 56% respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"organizations-with-high-performing-pmos-are-13-more-likely-to-use-pm-software\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Organizations with high-performing PMOs are 13% more likely to use PM software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">PMI\u2019s \u201cBuilt to Thrive\u201d report shows there\u2019s a striking correlation between high-performing PMOs and the usage of different technologies for managing project work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Companies with high-performing PMOs are 13% more likely to use <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/project-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management software<\/a>, but also:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">7% more likely to use document management software,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">6% more likely to use <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/team-collaboration-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration software<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">7% more likely to use budgeting and financial tools,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">20% more likely to use analytics and reporting tools,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">12% more likely to use enterprise resource planning software,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">15% more likely to use portfolio management software,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">16% more likely to use product development software, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">10% more likely to use low-code\/no-code platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skyrocket your performance with Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"organizations-with-high-performing-pmos-have-29-higher-ability-to-deliver-value-to-customers\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Organizations with high-performing PMOs have 29% higher ability to deliver value to customers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">PMI\u2019s<em> <\/em>report on PMOs also highlights the biggest benefits organizations reap from having high-performing PMOs, namely the improved ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Deliver value to customers (80% compared to 51% of non-high-performing PMOs),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Quickly reprioritize (47% compared to 36%),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Empower people\/teams (73% compared to just 31%),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Learn and share knowledge (72% vs just 30%), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Clearly communicate strategy (67% compared to 25%).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another benefit is the higher commitment to continuous improvement in general (71% compared to only 23%).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"statistics-on-women-in-project-management-for-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Statistics on women in project management for 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s look more closely at the position of women in the project management industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"there-are-3-times-as-many-men-in-project-management-as-there-are-women\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">There are 3 times as many men in project management as there are women<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">PMI\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/thought-leadership\/women-in-project-management-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The State of Women in Project Management 2023<\/a>\u201d report shows there are 3 male managers for each female manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The gender distribution discrepancy among project workers is smallest in healthcare (41% to 59%) and largest in construction (13% to 86%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udca1<strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Interested in statistics on women in tech? Read the following report: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/blog\/report-women-in-tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women in Tech Statistics and Insights for 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"42-of-managers-and-39-of-senior-managers-or-directors-are-women\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">42% of managers and 39% of senior managers or directors are women&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The McKinsey\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/people-and-organizational-performance\/our-insights\/women-in-the-workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women in the Workplace 2025<\/a>\u201d report shows that men outnumber women in all corporate positions, with the number of women decreasing as the positions get higher:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Entry level: 49%,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Manager: 42%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Senior manager or director: 39%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Vice president: 35%,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Senior vice president: 32%, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">C-suite: 29%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1119\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/The-presence-of-women-in-corporate-positions.png\" alt=\"The presence of women in corporate positions\" class=\"wp-image-11921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/The-presence-of-women-in-corporate-positions.png 1119w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/The-presence-of-women-in-corporate-positions-280x300.png 280w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/The-presence-of-women-in-corporate-positions-768x824.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/The-presence-of-women-in-corporate-positions-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1119px) 100vw, 1119px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"69-of-entry-level-women-in-project-management-want-a-promotion-compared-to-80-of-entry-level-men\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">69% of entry-level women in project management want a promotion compared to 80% of entry-level men<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The \u201cWomen in the Workplace 2025\u201d report also found that the percentage of entry-level men and women who express their career is important to them is roughly the same (89% compared to 88% respectively).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, the desire for promotion is present with only 69% of women compared to 80% of men.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"on-average-women-receive-30-wage-premium-between-job-zones-compared-to-mens-44\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">On average, women receive 30% wage premium between job zones, compared to men\u2019s 44%&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The data from \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/reports.weforum.org\/docs\/WEF_Future_of_Jobs_Report_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Future of Jobs Report\u201d<\/a> from World Economics Forum shows that, on average, male workers receive 44% wage premiums when transitioning positions in the workplace while female workers receive only 30% for the same change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The difference, however, is larger at specific transitions. For example, men receive a 39% wage premium when they move from jobs that require little preparation to jobs that require some preparation (according to O*NET job zones based on level of education, related experience, and job training), whereas women receive only 19%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">An even bigger difference is with more complex jobs \u2014 women receive 15% higher wage for transitioning from jobs that require considerable preparation to jobs that require extensive preparation. Men, on the other hand, receive 44% higher wages for the same transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Plaky Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Discover how domestic work is divided among genders in the following report:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/blog\/gender-inequality-in-unpaid-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gender Inequality in Unpaid Domestic Work Report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"project-success-and-failure-statistics\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Project success and failure statistics&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here are the most important project success rates and the reasons behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"50-of-projects-in-2025-were-successful\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">50% of projects in 2025 were successful<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">PMI\u2019s 2025 Project Success report, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/learning\/thought-leadership\/project_success_2025_final.pdf?rev=727bb04e8c3d4fd18fcb5f20ccadfb55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Step Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success With M.O.R.E.<\/a>\u201d, shows that a half of projects were successful globally. The other half was graded as a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Mix of failure and success (37%) and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Failure (13%).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">There\u2019s a slight rise compared to 2024, when 48% of projects were successful, while failure rate was 12%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">PMI points out 3 fundamental factors for project success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Having a clear vision<\/strong> \u2014 A clear vision of success gives you a +41 Net Project Success Score (NPSS)*, compared to -18 when there\u2019s no clear vision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Measuring progress<\/strong> \u2014 Measuring progress has 3 aspects: defining success criteria, having an established measurements system, and measuring progress toward intended outcomes. When all 3 are applied, the project NPSS is +54, compared to +31 when only 1 of these is skipped.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Prioritizing value<\/strong> \u2014 Teams willing to flex project constraints to prioritize value have NPSS of +60, while those aren\u2019t willing have +42.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">*Net Project Success Score \u2014 a PMI metric that has a comprehensive view of project success and evaluates projects on a continuum of success, instead of relying on a binary system (success\/failure).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"almost-a-half-of-successful-projects-were-at-risk-of-failure\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Almost a half of successful projects were at risk of failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A staggering 45% of projects that were ultimately successful were at risk of failing at one point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">PMI singled out the 4 most effective interventions when a project is at risk of failure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Adapt to changes in external conditions (+34 NPSS),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Communicate project challenges to stakeholders (+29 NPSS),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Bring in additional resources (+17 NPSS), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Revisit project timeline (+11 NPSS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ensure projects success with Plaky<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-industry-with-the-highest-failure-rate-is-the-government-sector\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">The industry with the highest failure rate is the government sector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">PMI has merged data from 2024 and 2025 to give a more comprehensive dissection of project success\/failure rates according to industry. The results show that the leading industry when it comes to project failure is the government sector, with IT and healthcare being the most successful sectors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here\u2019s a more detailed breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Industry&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Failure<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Mixed&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Success<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">IT<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">37%&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">53%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Healthcare<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">11%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">38%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">52%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Industrials<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">35%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">53%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Finance<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">37%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">52%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Construction<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">39%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">51%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Communication services<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">14%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">37%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">49%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Energy and utilities<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">44%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">44%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Consumer discretionary and staples<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">13%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">43%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">44%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Consulting<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">13%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">42%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">45%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Government&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">25%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">38%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">37%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: PMI, \u201cStep Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success With M.O.R.E.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"software-product-development-projects-have-the-highest-percentage-of-success\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Software product development projects have the highest percentage of success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When it comes to project types, software product development projects were successful 54% of time, while projects handling functional lines of business managed the same only 40% of time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Project type<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Failure<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Mixed&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Success<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Software product development projects&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">9%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">37%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">54%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">IT implementation and upgrade projects<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">36%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">53%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Physical infrastructure projects<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">11%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">37%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">52%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Non-IT product development projects&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">13%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">38%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">49%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Functional line of business projects<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">15%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">45%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: PMI, \u201cStep Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success With M.O.R.E.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"projects-funded-by-non-profit-or-non-governmental-organizations-have-the-highest-success-rate\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Projects funded by non-profit or non-governmental organizations have the highest success rate&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If we look at funding source as a distinguishing factor, PMI\u2019s research shows that non-governmental projects are most successful, while domestic government-led projects have the lowest success rate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Funding source<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Failure&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Mixed<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Success<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Non-profit\/non-governmental organization<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">14%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">17%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">69%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">External funding from bank or for-profit investors<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">33%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">57%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">International institution or foreign government<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">14%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">31%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">55%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">External funding from a client or customer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">11%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">39%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Internal budget (from within your organization)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">41%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">49%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Domestic government<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">13%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">48%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">39%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: PMI, \u201cStep Up: Redefining the Path to Project Success With M.O.R.E.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Project-success-and-failure-statistics-1.png\" alt=\"Project success and failure statistics\" class=\"wp-image-11922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Project-success-and-failure-statistics-1.png 770w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Project-success-and-failure-statistics-1-193x300.png 193w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Project-success-and-failure-statistics-1-768x1197.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Project-success-and-failure-statistics-1-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"project-management-salary-statistics-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Project management salary statistics in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s explore how much people working in project management earn across the world, industries, and levels of seniority.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"median-salary-for-project-managers-in-2025-was-approximately-92000-globally\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Median salary for project managers in 2025 was approximately $92,000 globally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to APMIC\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/apmic.org\/blogs\/global-project-management-salary-report-2025-industry-trends-amp-benchmarks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Project Management Salary Report 2025<\/a>\u201d, the global median salary in 2025 has increased by 6.3% in comparison to 2024, but still remains just under $100,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, the situation is not the same everywhere \u2014 salaries depend on the state of the economy, cost-of-living adjustments, industry, currency stability, and many other factors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A major difference exists between entry-level and senior-level positions \u2014 entry-level project managers earn between $55,000 and $70,000 annually, while someone at a senior position earns between $110,000 and $150,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"north-america-has-the-highest-median-salaries-that-can-exceed-130000-annually\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">North America has the highest median salaries that can exceed $130,000 annually<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">APMIC\u2019s report also shows that salaries vary across the world with North American technology hubs like San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto boasting the highest pays reaching up to $130,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In Southern Europe, on the other hand, the annual pay is half of that, balancing between $55,000 and $75,000. This is influenced by smaller project budgets across industries as well as lower cost of living.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here\u2019s an overview of annual salaries across regions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Region<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Annual salary<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">North America<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Exceeding $130,000 for senior-level roles in top metro areas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Western Europe<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$90,000\u2013115,000 for experienced project managers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Southern Europe&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$55,000\u201375,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Asia-Pacific region (Singapore, Australia, and Japan)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$85,000\u2013100,000 for certified senior professionals&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: APMIC, \u201cGlobal Project Management Salary Report 2025\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"it-and-tech-industry-lead-with-annual-salaries-that-reach-up-to-140000\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">IT and tech industry lead with annual salaries that reach up to $140,000&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When it comes to salaries across industries, APMIC\u2019s report points out that project managers working in the IT and technology sector have the highest pay. They also receive various benefits such as signing bonuses or flexible remote arrangements that help companies hire top talent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here\u2019s how annual salaries vary across industries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Annual salary<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">IT and technology<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$120,000\u2013140,000 (senior roles in mature markets)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Construction and manufacturing&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$95,000\u2013120,000(in developed markets)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Healthcare&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$100,000\u2013115,000 (in developed markets)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Finance<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">$100,000\u2013115,000 (in developed markets)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Source: APMIC, \u201cGlobal Project Management Salary Report 2025\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"certifications-make-a-big-difference-when-it-comes-to-salary\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Certifications make a big difference when it comes to salary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Project managers can improve their financial income significantly, by acquiring a relevant certification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The APMIC\u2019s report shows that Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) holders, on average, earn 12\u201315% more than their non-certified peers in software and product development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, APMIC certification can get you, on average, 12\u201318% bigger salary than that of your non-certified peers with similar experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When it comes to exact paychecks, here\u2019s what holders of most popular certifications earn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Project Management Professional (PMP): $120,000\u2013135,000 in developed markets,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">PRINCE2: $100,000\u2013115,000 for senior professionals,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM): $65,000\u201380,000 in developed economies, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: more than $130,000 for experienced leaders.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ensure-youre-part-of-the-project-success-statistics-with-plaky-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Ensure you\u2019re part of the project success statistics with Plaky by CAKE.com&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Statistics can help you understand project management, but it won\u2019t help you actually manage your projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Luckily, <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> will!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Plaky by CAKE.com for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Plaky is a robust, yet user-friendly project management platform that can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Organize tasks into clear and functional <a 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