GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Industry Statistics

Digital industry growth driven by AI, cloud, mobile, and e-commerce expansion.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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60% of organizations say cybersecurity is their top priority in digital transformation efforts

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The average cost of data breaches globally was $4.45 million in 2023

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The global enterprise application software market is projected to reach $246.8 billion in 2024

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83% of organizations worldwide have adopted cloud services

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The number of digital payments worldwide is expected to reach $10.5 trillion in 2024

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The worldwide digital advertising expenditure is projected to reach $563 billion in 2024

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70% of companies see digital transformation as necessary for business growth

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Cloud computing revenue is expected to grow to $1.6 trillion by 2025

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The global voice recognition market is expected to reach $33.3 billion by 2025

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The number of global digital subscriptions to streaming services has increased to over 1.4 billion in 2023

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57% of consumers prefer to shop online rather than in-store

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Approximately 52% of data created globally remains unstructured

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In 2023, digital payment transaction volume is expected to surpass $16 trillion worldwide

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60% of companies in the digital industry report a shortage of skilled tech talent

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The digital payments market share in Asia-Pacific is expected to hold over 60% of global digital payment transactions by 2025

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In 2023, the average digital advertising spend per user globally is approximately $42

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The top three countries by e-commerce sales in 2024 are China, the United States, and Japan

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The global digital health market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27.7% between 2023 and 2028

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The world's most valuable digital currency, Bitcoin, had a market cap of over $1 trillion in 2023

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By 2025, it is estimated that 75% of all enterprise applications will be cloud-native

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More than 75% of organizations believe that digital efforts have a positive ROI within the first year

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The revenue from global mobile apps is expected to surpass $613 billion in 2024

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Nearly 80% of digital marketing budgets are allocated to social media channels in 2023

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The global digital transformation market is expected to reach $1,009.8 billion by 2025

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The e-commerce market revenue is expected to reach $6.3 trillion globally in 2024

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The number of IoT devices connected worldwide will surpass 25 billion by 2025

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The global cybersecurity market is projected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026

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The demand for data scientists is projected to grow by 31% from 2020 to 2030

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The number of global digital health market patients is projected to reach 1.1 billion by 2025

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The global AR and VR market is expected to reach $90.8 billion by 2027

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Investments in artificial intelligence startups reached $33 billion globally in 2022

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The global blockchain market size is expected to reach $163.4 billion by 2029

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The global big data market is forecasted to reach $229.4 billion by 2025

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The number of connected smart home devices is expected to reach 3.5 billion by 2025

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By 2027, the smart city market is projected to be worth $820.7 billion

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The global quantum computing market size is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2029

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The global enterprise blockchain market size is forecasted to reach $11.7 billion by 2027

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The number of worldwide cloud data center IP traffic is expected to reach 19.5 zettabytes annually by 2024

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Virtual events are projected to account for 40% of all digital events in 2024

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The global market for wearable technology is expected to reach $224.6 billion by 2026

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The number of digital jobs expected to grow by 13% from 2022 to 2030, faster than average for all occupations

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The global cloud gaming market is projected to reach $7.2 billion by 2028

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The total global data generated per day is estimated at 463 exabytes in 2025

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The global 5G market is projected to reach $664 billion by 2030

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As of 2023, over 4.9 billion people use the internet worldwide

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The number of active mobile internet users worldwide reached 4.3 billion in 2023

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Nearly 60% of global web traffic comes from mobile devices

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The average broadband internet speed worldwide is approximately 44 Mbps in 2023

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The average time spent on digital media per day by users globally is approximately 7 hours and 13 minutes in 2023

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The number of active social media users worldwide reached 4.74 billion in 2023

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77% of consumers use multiple devices to access digital content daily

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75% of enterprises will implement AI technologies by 2024

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As of 2023, 78% of companies use automation tools in their workflows

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68% of organizations plan to increase their AI budgets in 2024

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85% of enterprises believe AI will help improve customer experience

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Nearly 70% of organizations plan to adopt 5G technology by 2025

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About 52% of global organizations implement machine learning in their data processes

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65% of organizations plan to increase their use of artificial intelligence in the next two years

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Key Highlights

  • The global digital transformation market is expected to reach $1,009.8 billion by 2025
  • As of 2023, over 4.9 billion people use the internet worldwide
  • The number of active mobile internet users worldwide reached 4.3 billion in 2023
  • The global enterprise application software market is projected to reach $246.8 billion in 2024
  • 83% of organizations worldwide have adopted cloud services
  • The e-commerce market revenue is expected to reach $6.3 trillion globally in 2024
  • Nearly 60% of global web traffic comes from mobile devices
  • The number of IoT devices connected worldwide will surpass 25 billion by 2025
  • The global cybersecurity market is projected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026
  • 75% of enterprises will implement AI technologies by 2024
  • The number of digital payments worldwide is expected to reach $10.5 trillion in 2024
  • The worldwide digital advertising expenditure is projected to reach $563 billion in 2024
  • 70% of companies see digital transformation as necessary for business growth

The digital industry is revolutionizing every facet of our lives, with market sizes soaring into trillions, billions of users embracing innovation, and emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and IoT reshaping how we work, shop, and connect globally.

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

  • 60% of organizations say cybersecurity is their top priority in digital transformation efforts
  • The average cost of data breaches globally was $4.45 million in 2023

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Interpretation

With 60% of organizations prioritizing cybersecurity in their digital transformation and the hefty $4.45 million average cost of data breaches in 2023, it's clear that in the digital age, investing in security isn't just wise—it's financially imperative.

Digital Market Adoption and Revenue Trends

  • The global enterprise application software market is projected to reach $246.8 billion in 2024
  • 83% of organizations worldwide have adopted cloud services
  • The number of digital payments worldwide is expected to reach $10.5 trillion in 2024
  • The worldwide digital advertising expenditure is projected to reach $563 billion in 2024
  • 70% of companies see digital transformation as necessary for business growth
  • Cloud computing revenue is expected to grow to $1.6 trillion by 2025
  • The global voice recognition market is expected to reach $33.3 billion by 2025
  • The number of global digital subscriptions to streaming services has increased to over 1.4 billion in 2023
  • 57% of consumers prefer to shop online rather than in-store
  • Approximately 52% of data created globally remains unstructured
  • In 2023, digital payment transaction volume is expected to surpass $16 trillion worldwide
  • 60% of companies in the digital industry report a shortage of skilled tech talent
  • The digital payments market share in Asia-Pacific is expected to hold over 60% of global digital payment transactions by 2025
  • In 2023, the average digital advertising spend per user globally is approximately $42
  • The top three countries by e-commerce sales in 2024 are China, the United States, and Japan
  • The global digital health market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27.7% between 2023 and 2028
  • The world's most valuable digital currency, Bitcoin, had a market cap of over $1 trillion in 2023
  • By 2025, it is estimated that 75% of all enterprise applications will be cloud-native
  • More than 75% of organizations believe that digital efforts have a positive ROI within the first year
  • The revenue from global mobile apps is expected to surpass $613 billion in 2024
  • Nearly 80% of digital marketing budgets are allocated to social media channels in 2023

Digital Market Adoption and Revenue Trends Interpretation

With global digital markets projected to hit trillions and over three-quarters of companies embracing cloud to fuel growth, it's clear that in the digital age, staying offline is financially hazardous—forget about it being just a trend, it's the new business imperative wielding a trillion-dollar influence.

Emerging Technologies and Future Market Projections

  • The global digital transformation market is expected to reach $1,009.8 billion by 2025
  • The e-commerce market revenue is expected to reach $6.3 trillion globally in 2024
  • The number of IoT devices connected worldwide will surpass 25 billion by 2025
  • The global cybersecurity market is projected to reach $345.4 billion by 2026
  • The demand for data scientists is projected to grow by 31% from 2020 to 2030
  • The number of global digital health market patients is projected to reach 1.1 billion by 2025
  • The global AR and VR market is expected to reach $90.8 billion by 2027
  • Investments in artificial intelligence startups reached $33 billion globally in 2022
  • The global blockchain market size is expected to reach $163.4 billion by 2029
  • The global big data market is forecasted to reach $229.4 billion by 2025
  • The number of connected smart home devices is expected to reach 3.5 billion by 2025
  • By 2027, the smart city market is projected to be worth $820.7 billion
  • The global quantum computing market size is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2029
  • The global enterprise blockchain market size is forecasted to reach $11.7 billion by 2027
  • The number of worldwide cloud data center IP traffic is expected to reach 19.5 zettabytes annually by 2024
  • Virtual events are projected to account for 40% of all digital events in 2024
  • The global market for wearable technology is expected to reach $224.6 billion by 2026
  • The number of digital jobs expected to grow by 13% from 2022 to 2030, faster than average for all occupations
  • The global cloud gaming market is projected to reach $7.2 billion by 2028
  • The total global data generated per day is estimated at 463 exabytes in 2025
  • The global 5G market is projected to reach $664 billion by 2030

Emerging Technologies and Future Market Projections Interpretation

As digital transformation skyrockets towards a trillion-dollar market, with trillions in e-commerce revenue, billions of connected devices, and a surge in AI, blockchain, and 5G investments, it's clear that from smart homes to smart cities and quantum leaps, the digital era is not just evolving — it's rewriting the blueprint of our connected world with turbocharged speed and unprecedented scale.

Internet Usage and Connectivity

  • As of 2023, over 4.9 billion people use the internet worldwide
  • The number of active mobile internet users worldwide reached 4.3 billion in 2023
  • Nearly 60% of global web traffic comes from mobile devices
  • The average broadband internet speed worldwide is approximately 44 Mbps in 2023
  • The average time spent on digital media per day by users globally is approximately 7 hours and 13 minutes in 2023
  • The number of active social media users worldwide reached 4.74 billion in 2023
  • 77% of consumers use multiple devices to access digital content daily

Internet Usage and Connectivity Interpretation

With nearly 5 billion global internet users—mostly on mobile devices consuming over 7 hours of digital media daily—it's clear that in 2023, our digital lives are as ubiquitous and intertwined with our identity as ever, making connectivity not just a utility but a way of life.

Technologies and Innovation Developments

  • 75% of enterprises will implement AI technologies by 2024
  • As of 2023, 78% of companies use automation tools in their workflows
  • 68% of organizations plan to increase their AI budgets in 2024
  • 85% of enterprises believe AI will help improve customer experience
  • Nearly 70% of organizations plan to adopt 5G technology by 2025
  • About 52% of global organizations implement machine learning in their data processes
  • 65% of organizations plan to increase their use of artificial intelligence in the next two years

Technologies and Innovation Developments Interpretation

With nearly three-quarters of enterprises rushing to embed AI and automation into their core operations by 2024, it's clear that the digital revolution is no longer optional but essential for staying competitive in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.