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Localization Statistics 2023

Localizely continued its annual tradition of researching the software localization industry, conducting another thorough study in 2023. This research was specifically designed to track the evolving trends and methodologies within software localization. The collected data from this research has been carefully analyzed and compiled into the Localization Statistics 2023 report.

The study gathered responses from 2,516 individuals engaged in a diverse range of professions, hailing from different corners of the globe.

Here is a brief overview of the survey results.

Number of target languages

Number of target languages

10 most popular target languages

  • German (most popular)
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Arabic
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Dutch
  • Chinese
  • Japanese

Translating for regional languages (e.g. en-US)

Translating for regional languages

Translation tools

Translation tools

Work with a language service provider

Work with a language service provider

Machine Translation usage

Machine Translation usage

Is localization prioritized enough in your company?

Is localization prioritized enough in your company?

What do you aim to improve in 2024 with regard to localization?

  • Simplicity of workflows
  • Quality (level, consistency, ...)
  • Level of scalability
  • Speed
  • Efficiency
  • Cost

For additional information, please refer to the original publication of the article.

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