GITNUXREPORT 2025

Computer Industry Statistics

Global computer industry booming with AI, cloud, IoT, and cybersecurity growth.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The number of connected devices in homes (smart home devices) is expected to reach 4.5 billion by 2025

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The average annual revenue per user (ARPU) in the global smartphone market was approximately $42 in 2022

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The global wearables market was valued at $50 billion in 2022 and is forecasted to reach $125 billion by 2027

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The average number of connected devices per person globally is expected to reach 4.6 by 2025

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The global cybersecurity market was valued at $155.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026

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The average cost of data breaches globally was $4.24 million in 2021

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The number of cybersecurity jobs worldwide was projected to reach 4.7 million in 2023

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The average age of a cybersecurity breach in organizations is about 280 days

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The number of data breaches worldwide increased by 15% in 2022, reaching over 1,200 incidents

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The average time to recover from a ransomware attack is approximately 23 days

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Cybersecurity Ventures predicts cybercrime damages will cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025

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The number of cloud data centers worldwide is expected to reach over 8,000 by 2024

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Over 50% of enterprise workloads are expected to run in the cloud by 2023

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Cloud adoption rates among businesses have increased by 17% annually since 2019

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Nearly 65% of the total digital data generated worldwide is stored in the cloud

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In 2022, the number of AI-related patents filed worldwide exceeded 110,000

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The global market for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) is expected to reach $13.7 billion in 2024

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The number of quantum computer startups increased by 70% from 2018 to 2022

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The global computer hardware market size was valued at approximately $1.45 trillion in 2022

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Over 2.7 billion people worldwide use personal computers

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The global software market is projected to reach $1.97 trillion by 2025

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In 2021, approximately 44% of the world's population used the internet

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The average lifespan of a desktop computer is about 5 to 8 years

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The number of active Android devices exceeded 3 billion in 2022

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The global semiconductor market revenue was approximately $555 billion in 2022

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The gaming industry generated around $184.4 billion worldwide in 2022

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About 77% of companies are actively adopting artificial intelligence technologies

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The number of IoT devices worldwide is expected to reach 30.9 billion by 2025

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In 2021, the global mobile operating system market share was 73% Android and 27% iOS

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The enterprise application software market size was valued at $246 billion in 2022

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The number of 5G subscriptions worldwide surpassed 1.2 billion in 2022

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The cost of adopting AI in businesses is expected to reach $126 billion annually by 2025

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The average time to develop a mobile app is approximately 6 months

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The global data storage market was valued at $63.6 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow to $112.7 billion by 2026

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Nearly 90% of organizations are using or evaluating big data analytics

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The number of blockchain wallet users worldwide exceeded 80 million in 2022

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The global quantum computing market is projected to reach $551 million by 2027

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More than 80% of new enterprise IT projects involve some aspect of AI or machine learning

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The total worldwide ICT market (including software, hardware, and services) is valued at over $5 trillion annually

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The number of mobile apps available in app stores surpassed 5.9 million in 2023

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The majority of enterprise data (around 80%) is unstructured

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The average cost of developing a SaaS application ranges from $50,000 to $150,000

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The number of connected cars worldwide is projected to reach over 350 million by 2027

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The average CPU clock speed in consumer PCs increased by approximately 124% from 2010 to 2023

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The adoption of edge computing is expected to grow at a CAGR of 38% from 2022 to 2028

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In 2022, global IT spending was approximately $4.5 trillion

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Data centers consumed about 1% of the world's electricity in 2021, equating to roughly 200 terawatt-hours

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The global chatbot market size was valued at $373 million in 2021 and is expected to grow to $4.8 billion by 2030

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The average cost to implement an enterprise ERP system ranges from $150,000 to $750,000

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The global edge AI market size is projected to reach $1.4 billion by 2028

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The number of data centers worldwide is expected to reach approximately 8,000 by 2024

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The adoption of blockchain technology in supply chain management grew by over 60% in 2022

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The world's largest data center is the Amazon US West Data Center, which spans over 3 million square feet

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The number of AI startups worldwide increased by over 50% between 2020 and 2023

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The cost of developing an IoT device ranges from $50 to $500 depending on complexity

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Key Highlights

The global computer hardware market size was valued at approximately $1.45 trillion in 2022
Over 2.7 billion people worldwide use personal computers
The global software market is projected to reach $1.97 trillion by 2025
In 2021, approximately 44% of the world's population used the internet
The number of cloud data centers worldwide is expected to reach over 8,000 by 2024
The average lifespan of a desktop computer is about 5 to 8 years
Over 50% of enterprise workloads are expected to run in the cloud by 2023
The global cybersecurity market was valued at $155.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026
The number of active Android devices exceeded 3 billion in 2022
The global semiconductor market revenue was approximately $555 billion in 2022
The average cost of data breaches globally was $4.24 million in 2021
The gaming industry generated around $184.4 billion worldwide in 2022
About 77% of companies are actively adopting artificial intelligence technologies

The computer industry is booming like never before, with a global market valued at over $5 trillion, hundreds of billions in cybersecurity investments, and billions of connected devices transforming every aspect of our lives—from smart homes to AI-powered enterprise solutions—highlighting an unstoppable drive toward digital innovation and connectivity.

Consumer Electronics & Market Trends

The number of connected devices in homes (smart home devices) is expected to reach 4.5 billion by 2025
The average annual revenue per user (ARPU) in the global smartphone market was approximately $42 in 2022
The global wearables market was valued at $50 billion in 2022 and is forecasted to reach $125 billion by 2027
The average number of connected devices per person globally is expected to reach 4.6 by 2025

Consumer Electronics & Market Trends Interpretation

As our homes and wrists become exponentially smarter, the surge to nearly five connected devices per person by 2025 underscores both a digital revolution and the pressing need for robust cybersecurity in an increasingly interconnected world.

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

The global cybersecurity market was valued at $155.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026
The average cost of data breaches globally was $4.24 million in 2021
The number of cybersecurity jobs worldwide was projected to reach 4.7 million in 2023
The average age of a cybersecurity breach in organizations is about 280 days
The number of data breaches worldwide increased by 15% in 2022, reaching over 1,200 incidents
The average time to recover from a ransomware attack is approximately 23 days
Cybersecurity Ventures predicts cybercrime damages will cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Interpretation

As cyber threats balloon into a $345.4 billion industry and cause steep costs—averaging over $4 million per breach, with damages projected to hit $10.5 trillion annually by 2025—the need for a skilled cybersecurity workforce, now approaching 4.7 million globally, has never been more urgent, especially considering the alarming 280-day window between breach infiltration and detection.

Digital Transformation & Cloud Computing

The number of cloud data centers worldwide is expected to reach over 8,000 by 2024
Over 50% of enterprise workloads are expected to run in the cloud by 2023
Cloud adoption rates among businesses have increased by 17% annually since 2019
Nearly 65% of the total digital data generated worldwide is stored in the cloud

Digital Transformation & Cloud Computing Interpretation

As cloud data centers surge past 8,000 and over half of enterprise workloads shift skyward, it's clear that in today's digital sky, the cloud isn't just an option—it's the default altitude for global data storage and processing.

Emerging Technologies & Innovation

In 2022, the number of AI-related patents filed worldwide exceeded 110,000
The global market for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) is expected to reach $13.7 billion in 2024
The number of quantum computer startups increased by 70% from 2018 to 2022

Emerging Technologies & Innovation Interpretation

As the race for innovation accelerates—marked by over 110,000 AI patents, a booming $13.7 billion VR/AR market, and a 70% surge in quantum startups—it's clear that the future is increasingly being written in the language of cutting-edge technology.

Technology Market & Industry Insights

The global computer hardware market size was valued at approximately $1.45 trillion in 2022
Over 2.7 billion people worldwide use personal computers
The global software market is projected to reach $1.97 trillion by 2025
In 2021, approximately 44% of the world's population used the internet
The average lifespan of a desktop computer is about 5 to 8 years
The number of active Android devices exceeded 3 billion in 2022
The global semiconductor market revenue was approximately $555 billion in 2022
The gaming industry generated around $184.4 billion worldwide in 2022
About 77% of companies are actively adopting artificial intelligence technologies
The number of IoT devices worldwide is expected to reach 30.9 billion by 2025
In 2021, the global mobile operating system market share was 73% Android and 27% iOS
The enterprise application software market size was valued at $246 billion in 2022
The number of 5G subscriptions worldwide surpassed 1.2 billion in 2022
The cost of adopting AI in businesses is expected to reach $126 billion annually by 2025
The average time to develop a mobile app is approximately 6 months
The global data storage market was valued at $63.6 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow to $112.7 billion by 2026
Nearly 90% of organizations are using or evaluating big data analytics
The number of blockchain wallet users worldwide exceeded 80 million in 2022
The global quantum computing market is projected to reach $551 million by 2027
More than 80% of new enterprise IT projects involve some aspect of AI or machine learning
The total worldwide ICT market (including software, hardware, and services) is valued at over $5 trillion annually
The number of mobile apps available in app stores surpassed 5.9 million in 2023
The majority of enterprise data (around 80%) is unstructured
The average cost of developing a SaaS application ranges from $50,000 to $150,000
The number of connected cars worldwide is projected to reach over 350 million by 2027
The average CPU clock speed in consumer PCs increased by approximately 124% from 2010 to 2023
The adoption of edge computing is expected to grow at a CAGR of 38% from 2022 to 2028
In 2022, global IT spending was approximately $4.5 trillion
Data centers consumed about 1% of the world's electricity in 2021, equating to roughly 200 terawatt-hours
The global chatbot market size was valued at $373 million in 2021 and is expected to grow to $4.8 billion by 2030
The average cost to implement an enterprise ERP system ranges from $150,000 to $750,000
The global edge AI market size is projected to reach $1.4 billion by 2028
The number of data centers worldwide is expected to reach approximately 8,000 by 2024
The adoption of blockchain technology in supply chain management grew by over 60% in 2022
The world's largest data center is the Amazon US West Data Center, which spans over 3 million square feet
The number of AI startups worldwide increased by over 50% between 2020 and 2023
The cost of developing an IoT device ranges from $50 to $500 depending on complexity

Technology Market & Industry Insights Interpretation

With the global computer industry collectively valued at over $5 trillion and innovations like AI, IoT, and quantum computing rapidly weaving into everyday life—risking a future where your smart fridge might know more about your grocery habits than your best friend—it's clear that while technology continues to evolve at hyper-speed, our capacity to keep up is equally essential.