Kotlin holds the 13th position in the PYPL
Kotlin’s 13th place in the PYPL Index underscores its sustained relevance, particularly in mobile application development. While its share has seen a modest decrease, Kotlin remains a preferred language for Android development, thanks to its concise syntax and interoperability with Java.
JetBrains, the creator of Kotlin, continues to enhance the ecosystem with powerful tools such as IntelliJ IDEA, Kotlin DSLs and the new K2 compiler, which boosts performance, compiler speed and IDE responsiveness.
Kotlin Positioned at 25th in TIOBE Index – 2025 Rankings
Kotlin remains the preferred language for Android app development, officially supported by Google. Its concise syntax and interoperability with Java make it a powerful tool for building robust mobile applications.
When you hire Kotlin developers, you also gain access to Kotlin Multiplatform capabilities—enabling shared codebases across Android, iOS, web and desktop. This boosts development efficiency, reduces costs and ensures consistent user experiences across platforms.
Major Kotlin Events in 2025
- KotlinConf 2025
Dates: May 21–23, 2025
Location: Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
KotlinConf 2025, organized by JetBrains, is the premier event for Kotlin enthusiasts and developers. Scheduled from May 21 to 23, 2025, at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. If you’re planning to hire Kotlin developers, KotlinConf 2025 is the perfect event to attend. Held in Copenhagen, this three-day conference provides access to top talent, hands-on training and the latest innovations in Kotlin development. A day dedicated to full-day, hands-on workshops led by Kotlin experts. The main conference days featuring over 100 sessions across five tracks, including keynotes, technical talks and code labs.