70+ PCB Design Statistics, Trends And Facts 2023

Today, we’re rounding up the best PCB Design statistics for 2023 your business must know.

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PCB Design Market Statistics

1. The global PCB market size is projected to hit $86.17 billion by 2026, up from $70.92 billion in 2020, attaining a compound annual growth rate of 3.3% during 2021. 
2. PCB market was valued at $9.49 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $22.25 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 11.1% from 2018 to 2025. 
3. 14.6% of pcb designers are women and 85.4% of pcb designers are men.

Gender	Percentages
Male	85.4%
Female	14.6%

4. The global Flexible PCB market size is projected to reach $15.29 billion by 2026, from $12.76 billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 3.1% during 2021. 
5. The Multilayer PCB market was valued at $23 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $26.7 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 1.9% during the forecast period. 
6. And as noted earlier, the global PCB market is fragmented with the top 10 suppliers listed above account for 36% of the global market — all headquartered in the APAC region. 
7. This data shows how men and women predominate in the pcb designer position over time.

8. demand in terms of applications, below are the most recent happenings in the industry Communications together account for around 60% of the global PCB market and are expected to retain the dominance. 
9. The market garnered a revenue of USD 1,14,0000 Thousand in the year 2019 and is further projected to reach USD 1,979,174.7 Thousand by the end of 2028 by growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. 
10. In the year 2019, the market in the region garnered a revenue of USD 428,640 Thousand, and it is further expected to reach USD 757,672.4 Thousand by the end of 2028, by growing with a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period. 
11. PCB Designer Gender By Year

Year	Male	Female
2010	86.11%	13.89%
2011	85.36%	14.64%
2012	85.03%	14.97%
2013	83.29%	16.71%
2014	85.05%	14.95%
2015	85.85%	14.15%
2016	86.70%	13.30%
2017	83.50%	16.50%
2018	81.98%	18.02%
2019	84.90%	15.10%

12. Out of these, the market in the U.S. is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period and also grow with the highest CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. 
13. The market in France, on the other hand, is expected to grow with the highest CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period. 
14. The most common ethnicity among pcb designers is White

PCB Design Latest Statistics

15. For any new product, around 70 80% of production costs come from decisions made during the design phase. 
16. 14.6% of all PCB Designers are women,. 
17. The most common ethnicity of PCB Designers is White (68.3%), followed by Asian (15.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%). 
18. In 2021, women earned 96% of what men earned. 
19. PCB Designer Race:

PCB Designer Race	Percentages
White	68.3%
Asian	15.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.7%
Black or African American	4.3%
Unknown	1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.2%

20. The top 10% of highest paid PCB Designers earn as much as $134,000 or more. 
21. Among PCB Designers, 14.6% of them are women compared to 85.4% which are men. 
22. Title Male Female Domestic Engineer 11% 89% PCB Designer 85% 15% Machine Tool Designer 99% 1% Refrigeration Engineer 99% 1% Senior Electronics Design Engineer 99% 1%. 
23. The most common ethnicity among PCB Designers is White, which makes up 68.3% of all PCB Designers. 
24. PCB Designer Race And Ethnicity Over Time:

25. Comparatively, there are 15.6% of the Asian ethnicity and 9.7% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. 
26. White, 68.3% Asian, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.7% Black or African American, 4.3%. 
27. Unknown, 1.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%. 
28. PCB Designer Race By Year:

2010	67.32%	5.27%	15.66%	9.47%
2011	67.40%	4.87%	16.76%	9.45%
2012	67.94%	5.44%	15.59%	8.77%
2013	69.31%	4.72%	15.75%	8.28%
2014	68.27%	4.59%	15.31%	9.87%
2015	68.43%	4.77%	15.02%	9.70%
2016	68.05%	4.68%	15.68%	9.37%
2017	67.96%	4.75%	15.15%	9.54%
2018	67.18%	5.11%	15.69%	9.57%
2019	68.35%	4.32%	15.60%	9.66%

29. Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010 2019 among PCB Designers. 
30. Interestingly enough, the average age of PCB Designers is 40+ years old, which represents 62% of the population. 
31. 45% of PCB Designers earn that degree. 
32. A close second is Bachelor’s Degree with 36% and rounding it off is Diploma with 8%. 
33. Bachelors, 36% Diploma, 8% High School Diploma, 6%. 
34. Other Degrees, 5% PCB Designer Degree Percentages. 
35. Asian pcb designers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown pcb designers have the lowest average salary at $79,939.

36. < 50 employees 50 100 employees 100 500 employees 500 1,000 employees 1,000 10,000 employees > 10,000 Company Size Percentages Employees with the PCB Designer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. 
37. By looking over 861 PCB Designers resumes, we figured out that the average PCB Designer enjoys staying at their job for 1 2 years for a percentage of 31%. 
38. The most common foreign language among PCB Designers is Spanish at 18.2%. 
39. AVERAGE AGE OF A PCB DESIGNER:

40. The secondmost popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 18.2% and Portuguese is the third most popular at 9.1%. 
41. Spanish, 18.2% Mandarin, 18.2% Portuguese, 9.1% Vietnamese, 9.1% Cantonese, 9.1%. 
42. However, if i check the ‘statistics’ spreadsheet, under routing statistics, it shows 86% routed. 
43. 30% Business/Retail/Computers 28% Communications/Telecom 20% Consumer Electronics. 
44. PCB Designer Age By Race:

Race	Male Age	Female Age
Unknown	47
White	46	44.5
Black or African American	43	37
Asian	43	39
Hispanic or Latino	39	40.5

45. According to the Institute for Printed Circuits , PCB bookings in North America have seen a steady increase during 2018–2019, mainly due to the increase in automobile demand. 
46. If you consider PCB production in the Asia Pacific region, China leads the charge, accounting for 50% of the global production in 2018, followed by Taiwanwith 12.6%, and South Korea with 11.6%. 
47. In fact, around 91% of the global PCB and PCBA production is concentrated in APAC. 
48. the average age of pcb designers is 40+ years old, which represents 62% of the population:

PCB Designer Years	Percentages
40+ years	62%
30-40 years	25%
20-30 years	13%

49. As over 90% of the global PCB production is concentrated in APAC, this restriction has been a challenge for PCB manufacturers. 
50. Labor and utility cost account for 65–80% of the total PCB production cost, depending on the layers, size, and other specifications. 
51. Overall employment of drafters is projected to decline 2 percent from 2020 to 2030. 
52. The most common degree for pcb designers is associate degree 45% of pcb designers earn that degree:

PCB Designer Degree	Percentages
Associate	45%
Bachelors	36%
Diploma	8%
High School Diploma	6%
Other Degrees	5%

53. According to the statistics by the Pew Research Center, smartphone ownership in the U.S. increased from 35% on May 21, 2011, to 85% on February 7, 2021. 
54. Cellphone ownership, on the other hand, touched 97% on February 7, 2021, up from 62% on October 26, 2002. 
55. This was an increase of around 30% from the same period in the previous year. 
56. Moreover, shipments of tablets, desktop PCs, and notebooks are estimated to reach close to 142 Million units, 70 Million units, and 270 Million units by the end of 2025. 
57. PCB Designer Jobs By Employer Size:

Company Size	Percentages
< 50 employees	6%
50 – 100 employees	4%
100 – 500 employees	20%
500 – 1,000 employees	10%
1,000 – 10,000 employees	30%
> 10,000 employees	31%

58. According to the statistics by the International Energy Agency , electric car registrations in the year 2020 increased by 41%. 
59. According to the statistics by the Federal Reserve System of the Government of the United States, the bare PCB manufacturing organizations added a value of USD 2643 Million in the year 2019. 
60. The Mac OS segment, on the other hand, is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period. 
61. Alternatively, the computing & collaboration segment is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period. 
62. The Types Of Companies PCB Designer Work In:

Company Type	Percentages
Education	2%
Public	55%
Private	43%

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64. The top 20% of ccompanies contacted for the survey said they used design best practices to overcome these challenges. 
65. In one case, 93% of interconnects had to meet signal. 
66. Total North American PCB shipments in July 2021 were up 7.3 percent compared to the same month last year. 
67. Top Industries Hiring PCB Designers:

Industry	Percentages
Technology	32%
Manufacturing	18%
Fortune 500	16%
Professional	5%
Telecommunication	4%
Automotive	3%
Construction	3%
Retail	3%
Pharmaceutical	2%
Media	2%
Government	2%
Hospitality	2%
Finance	2%
Internet	1%
Transportation	1%
Health Care	1%
Start-up	1%
Non Profits	1%
Insurance	1%
Real Estate	1%
Education	1%
Energy	1%

68. Compared to the preceding month, July shipments fell 15.8 percent. 
69. PCB yearto date bookings in July were up 18.6 percent compared to last year. 
70. Bookings in July fell 4.3 percent from the previous month. 
71. PCB Designer Unemployment Rate By Year:

Year	PCB Designer Unemployment Rate
2010	4.73%
2011	4.08%
2012	3.85%
2013	3.04%
2014	3.13%
2015	2.11%
2016	2.06%
2017	2.13%
2018	2.03%
2019	1.23%

PCB Designer Tenure

Number or Years	Percentages
Less than 1 year	25%
1-2 years	31%
3-4 years	15%
5-7 years	12%
8-10 years	6%
11+ years	11%

PCB Designer Languages Spoken

Spanish	18.2%
Mandarin	18.2%
Portuguese	9.1%
Vietnamese	9.1%
Cantonese	9.1%
Other	36.3%

Number Of PCB Designer Jobs By State

1	California	4,216	$98,531
2	Texas	1,699	$78,888
3	New York	1,354	$71,606
4	Massachusetts	1,097	$77,455
5	Florida	1,020	$57,537
6	Virginia	1,018	$75,051
7	Washington	980	$83,835
8	Georgia	915	$73,066
9	Illinois	884	$61,144
10	Pennsylvania	790	$68,553
11	Michigan	752	$73,433
12	Ohio	703	$65,131
13	North Carolina	673	$61,476
14	Maryland	604	$79,371
15	Arizona	602	$71,528
16	Colorado	542	$71,322
17	Minnesota	530	$54,783
18	Oregon	522	$67,573
19	Wisconsin	490	$52,005
20	New Jersey	462	$78,850
21	Missouri	424	$65,065
22	Indiana	388	$64,912
23	Utah	358	$65,837
24	Alabama	326	$73,465
25	Tennessee	282	$69,623
26	Iowa	281	$49,574
27	South Carolina	241	$62,495
28	Connecticut	232	$80,735
29	District of Columbia	219	$85,139
30	Kansas	214	$65,103
31	Oklahoma	169	$75,004
32	Kentucky	166	$56,618
33	New Mexico	153	$77,062
34	New Hampshire	132	$70,708
35	Nevada	114	$67,609
36	Louisiana	113	$64,839
37	Nebraska	105	$56,398
38	Arkansas	101	$67,302
39	Maine	91	$67,623
40	Mississippi	85	$66,066
41	Rhode Island	80	$98,671
42	Idaho	78	$60,259
43	Delaware	60	$78,629
44	West Virginia	57	$56,618
45	Hawaii	54	$56,267
46	Montana	54	$41,920
47	North Dakota	45	$60,591
48	South Dakota	45	$45,513
49	Vermont	42	$57,986
50	Wyoming	36	$60,819
51	Alaska	29	$61,376