25 project management statistics to guide your plans in 2025

Project management is as much about data as it is about strategy and teamwork. 

From success rates and budget overruns to industry-specific performance metrics, project management statistics can help you learn what drives projects to succeed — or fail.

In this post, we’ll explore the most relevant industry figures, so you can make better project-related decisions. 

Let’s take a closer look!

General project management statistics

The first set of stats gives you a general overview of the project management industry. 

1. The global project portfolio management market is worth $6.13 billion in 2024 (Grand View Research)

Based on the same report, the industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.0% from 2025 to 2030. 

2. Approximately 80% of project managers believe that project portfolio management is a critical factor in influencing business success (SoftwareAG)

Most professionals recognize project portfolio management as a strategic tool for aligning projects with business goals and organizational success.

3. More than 85% of project managers work on multiple projects at the same time (ProofHub) 

This essentially means that project managers must have excellent multitasking skills and the right tools to manage competing priorities.

4. Nearly 10% of every dollar is squandered due to poor project performance (GoRemotely)

Although most organizations are trying to improve planning and execution, inefficiencies still make a big financial impact in project management.

5. Most project teams — almost 40% — consist of 6 to 10 members (Project.co)

The same percentage of teams (30.5%) have 1-5 or 11+ people involved in the process.

Industry-specific project management stats

This section provides a quick breakdown of project management performance across different industries, including IT, construction, and healthcare.

6. Most projects in organizations (more than 60%) are IT-related (Runn)

The dominance of IT in project portfolios is clear, and it proves the vital role of technology in driving organizational growth.

7. Four out of five (81%) of public sector IT projects overrun their schedules, compared to 52% of private sector projects (McKinsey)

In addition, public sector organizations see three times higher cost overruns on average.

8. Less than 20% of project managers in healthcare work fully in person, while more than a third of them (35%) work fully remotely (PMI)

This is the highest percentage of remote-only project managers across all industries. 

9. Almost half of engineering and construction firms reported adopting integrated project management information systems across all projects (GoCodes)

The biggest priority for 83% of construction firms is to improve the estimating accuracy of equipment and materials. 

Success/failure rates in project management

The following figures provide insights into the percentage of projects that meet their goals, fail, or face delays, with data on underlying causes.

10. Projects with a budget of over $1 million tend to fail 50% more often compared to those with a budget below $350,000 (Wimi Teamwork)

This reveals the sheer complexity and risks associated with larger-budget projects. In a nutshell, large projects require extra planning, risk management, and oversight to improve outcomes.

11. A lack of clear goals is the most common factor (37%) for project failure (TeamStage)

With no clear goals in place, a lot of teams struggle with prioritization and decision-making. As a result, this leads to wasted effort, misaligned expectations, and ultimately project failure.

12. Only one in 200 IT projects delivers the intended benefits on time and within budget (McKinsey)

On average, IT projects overall — regardless of size — exceeded their budgets by 75%, overran their schedules by 46%, and generated 39% less value than predicted.

13. More than 50% of construction project owners — and 61% in the US — have experienced at least one underperforming project (PM360 Consulting)

To make things worse, projects were failing despite these owners’ confidence in project planning and control mechanisms.

14. Half of all Project Management Offices close within just 3 years (APEPM)

Based on this figure, PMOs often struggle to demonstrate sustained value, which suggests a need for better alignment with organizational goals and measurable impact.

15. Nearly 80% of the project management survey respondents said they’d like to see stakeholders more involved in the development process (Flowlu)

In other words, only 20% of project managers are satisfied with the way stakeholders collaborate with them. 

16. More than 90% of companies agree that project management is crucial for business growth (ProProfsProject)

However, less than half (45%) of PMOs have clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

Project management jobs, skills, and certifications

In this section, we’ll analyze statistics on job demand, salaries, and the impact of certifications like PMP or Agile on career opportunities and project outcomes.

17. The global economy will need 25 million new project management professionals by 2030 (TechRepublic)

This has to do with several reasons — the overall economic growth, an increase in the number of jobs requiring project management-oriented skills, and retirement rates.

18. Most organizations place nearly an equal emphasis on developing leadership skills as they do on technical skills (PMI Pulse) 

There’s the growing recognition that successful project management requires a balance of technical expertise and other types of skills to effectively guide teams.

19. On average, a project manager in the US makes $98,580 per year or $47 per hour (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

According to BLS, project management specialists usually work in an office setting and occasionally travel to visit clients.

20. Project management roles in Australia are expected to increase from 474,495 in 2017 to 574,399 in 2027 (QUT Online)

This represents a major 21% in just 10 years.

21. The average project manager in Europe earns around $95,000 annually (Zoe Talent Solutions)

Based on this report, UK-based professionals make $114,000 a year, while French project managers earn $116,250 on average.

Project management technology 

The last section focuses on the most recent trends in project management technology, so you get to understand the role of software solutions in improving project efficiency and team performance.

22. The global project management software market is worth $8.82 billion in 2024 (Grand View Research)

In addition, the industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.7% until 2030.

23. Three-quarters of businesses say that reliability, ease of integration, and ease of use are the top three requirements to look for when investing in digital project management software (Visual Planning)

On the other hand, they also believe that it’s hard to find tools that successfully combine all three of these elements.

24. Almost 80% of organizations reported improving internal communication when they switched to using dedicated project management software (Breeze)

This goes hand in hand with another figure: 77% of high-performing projects use project management software.

25. More than 70% of project managers say Artificial Intelligence is very or extremely likely to change their roles (RGPM)

AI has the potential to improve project management by automating repetitive tasks like scheduling, resource allocation, and risk analysis. That way, managers can focus on strategy and leadership.

Focus on metrics that can improve your work

While project management statistics offer some interesting insights, you don’t want to get lost in the numbers. Obsessing over every metric can distract from what truly matters — delivering value to your business and stakeholders. 

That’s why we encourage you to focus on stats that align with your business goals. Let the data inform your strategy without overshadowing the human elements that make every project unique.