12 Note-Worthy Test Automation Statistics

In a 2022 survey, 39% of companies reported needing more time in their software development phase. According to them, maintaining a quality output within a limited time prevents them from having sufficient testing coverage.

This challenge led 30% of developers to switch from manual testing to automated one. Test automation is a faster technique for validating software without human intervention. It is also forecasted to reach $52.7 billion by 2027.

From answering developers’ concerns, discover more about test automation and how it shaped testing as what it is today.

What Percentage of Testing is Automated?

In 2020, 33% of businesses will pursue testing automation for 50% to 70% of their processes. While 20% admit automating more than 75% of their processes, these figures show that businesses have started to acknowledge the leverage of automation.

Companies even increase their quality assurance budget for automated testing. In return, it improved developers' productivity while keeping the software's quality even before its release.

Learn more fascinating facts about test automation regarding its market size, developers’ adoption, and the latest trends. 

Automation Testing Market Size

In 2022, the value of automation testing reached $24.7 billion and is expected to reach $52.7 billion by 2027. The continuous growth reflects companies' interest in increasing their processes' efficiency.

Businesses’ need for more time while maintaining quality prompted the idea of automating some procedures. It gives a faster feedback cycle and lessens business expenses.

See the statistics below for insights on the steady growth of automation testing. 

1. Test automation has a CAGR of 16.4% forecasted from 2022-2027.

(DogQ Blog)

The test automation market forecasts 16.4% CAGR growth from 2022-2027. Many organizations are looking for ways to improve their work quality and efficiency. This increases interest in switching to automation testing.

2. By 2030, test automation is projected to reach $89.81 billion.

(Verified Market Research)

In this digital era, automated testing is considered an essential component. 

Automation testing reached a value of $19.9 billion in 2021 and continues to grow. It is projected to reach a market size of $89.81 billion by 2030. 

This forecast proves that testing automation will continue to strive in the coming years. 

3. A CAGR of 1.5% in the US is predicted due to increased demand for testing services.

(Future Market Insights)

A forecast period from 2022-2032 shows that the US test automation market will expand at a 1.5% CAGR. 

China also has a promising CAGR for the test automation market. There is a prediction of a 1.2% CAGR for China market. The increase is due to the rising investments entering the country.

Here is the list of projected CAGR per country:

• US Market - 1.5%
• UK Market - 0.9%
• China Market - 0.9%
• Japan Market - 0.2%
• South Korea Market - 0.2%

Software Testing Automation Statistics

In 2022, 55% of companies claimed to continue using automated testing strategies as they can see quality improvement in their products. Some advantages noted from this are:

• increased production rates
• productivity of the developers
• higher efficiency and shorter labor
• better product quality

Aside from these advantages, there is more to know about software testing automation. Below are the relevant figures: 

4. 33% of companies are switching to automated testing.

(perfect.io)

In 2023, companies will focus on test coverage - a crucial factor of a testing strategy. To comply with this factor, 33% of companies moved to automated testing for a more comprehensive test coverage on users and their devices.

5. 28.3% of developers struggle to find the right tools for automation testing.

(Kobiton)

A survey suggested that 28.3% of developers have difficulty choosing the right tool for automation testing. Some developers had to convince their companies to invest in automation, resulting in budget constraints. 

This budget issue creates a struggle for developers in choosing the right automation tool. 

6. 60% of companies received good ROI in automation testing.

(DogQ Blog)

There have been reports of a positive return on investment (ROI) for testing teams. More than 60% of companies saw good ROI and are already reaping its benefits. 

Further improvements will be implemented to keep up with the latest software automation trends.

Automated Test Adoption Statistics

Due to the positive feedback and increased ROI, companies are now more receptive to test automation and allotted 30-49% of their QA budget to automation.

This means more businesses are responsive to the idea of automating their processes. 

Incorporating automated processes can help narrow down the process timeline. To better understand automated test adoption, here are stats about companies using it:

7. 75% of developers use functional and regression testing.

(AIMultiple)

As most companies adopt test automation, 75% of developers use functional and regression testing. 

Using functional testing, they focus on the inputs and outputs from the user’s perspective. It helps them determine how close the application is to the desired requirements.

Meanwhile, developers conduct regression testing to ensure that any update in the system does not affect the quality of the application. 

8. 44% of developers use CI/CD tools.

(Testomat.io)

Continuous integration/Continuous delivery (CI/CD) is a flexible characteristic of the software development process. With this method, developments are continuously built, tested, merged, and then deployed for customers. 

This is why 44% of developers use this in test automation for quicker delivery to end users. CI/CD is mostly for continuous testing, validating, and integrating data as an addition to code.

9. 42.5% of companies indicated that test automation is vital to QA.

(Kobiton)

As companies accept test automation, 42.5% of them consider automation testing to be an essential part of quality assurance. While according to 23.4% of developers, test automation is considered by their companies as new and promising. 

For the remaining 34.1%, their companies did not consider including automation in their QAs. This shows that there is still a gap between the need for automation and the usage of automated processes. 

Automated Testing Trends

There is significant growth and demand for test automation in 2022. As of 2023, every company is searching for innovative ways to improve efficiency in automating software testing.

If you are a developer who wants to stay ahead of the game, read on these latest automated testing trends:

10. Gitlab is the favored CI/CD tool, with 28.8% of users from companies.

(Kobiton)

There is a challenge in choosing the right tool for test automation. However, GitLab ranks first as the most commonly used CI/CD tool, with 28.8% of users.

It manages and stores Git repositories and provides features like continuous integration, issue tracking, and wiki documentation. This is a great help for developers since they can check previous code from these repositories in case of unforeseen problems.

Here are the other tools used by companies:

• 2nd - Jenkins (19.7%) tied with Circle CI (19.7%)
• 3rd - Bamboo (18.2%)
• 4th - TeamCity (10.8%)
• 5th - Other (2.8%)

11. 39% of digital enterprises are interested in using codeless test automation solutions.

(DogQ Blog)

Codeless testing is a test automation type where the tester does not need to run the test scripts. 39% of companies prefer using codeless test automation solutions since it lessens the testing challenges by making the software production process quicker. 

12. Digital Twin Model is expected to reach $183 billion by 2031.

(Keysight)

The Digital Twin Model is expected to double the total growth of $183 billion by 2031. In 2023, it is foreseen that Digital Twin Model will gain momentum in the software testing industry. Many people are changing ways to make cross-platform testing more efficient.

With Digital Twin Model, testers can map schematics and UI. It can also process any device or operating system to save time and sources. This model helps lessen the time consumed in taking behavior-driven developments and test automation cases.

Bottom Line

Over the years, test automation has become a significant activity in the tech industry. It encouraged developers to create software that brings together the data that people can work on. 

The statistics above show the growing interest of organizations and companies in test automation. More and more companies aim to accelerate their software innovation and increase their competitive edge. 

With automation, companies can lessen the time required for specific activities and focus on performing more critical tasks that significantly contribute to the business.