GITNUXREPORT 2025

Disaster Recovery Statistics

Robust disaster recovery plans are essential for business resilience and survival.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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59% of companies have experienced data loss due to a cyberattack

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37% of companies have experienced a ransomware attack impacting their backup data

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93% of companies that experience a significant data disaster do not survive

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1 in 3 organizations suffer a data breach or disaster every year

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42% of organizations have no tested disaster recovery plan

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75% of organizations that experience a disaster without a recovery plan take more than a week to restore operations

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80% of organizations say that cloud-based disaster recovery solutions have reduced downtime significantly

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70% of businesses fail to make it past disaster because of inadequate disaster recovery planning

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Data backups stored off-site increase the chances of successful disaster recovery by 60%

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ERP systems are that critical in 67% of organizations, making their recovery essential after disaster

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52% of organizations prioritize cloud disaster recovery solutions over traditional methods

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24% of companies that experience a disaster experience data corruption

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45% of SMBs that experience a major disruption do not reopen

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78% of organizations consider disaster recovery a strategic priority

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62% of data center outages are caused by human error

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83% of CIOs believe disaster recovery is more important today due to increasing cyber threats

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In 2021, 58% of organizations used hybrid cloud for disaster recovery

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90% of companies with documented disaster recovery plans recover faster than those without

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66% of organizations have experienced a ransomware attack impacting their disaster recovery process

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27% of small businesses do not have any disaster recovery plan in place

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55% of companies have a dedicated disaster recovery team

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Data integrity is maintained in 84% of disaster recovery scenarios when proper planning is in place

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41% of organizations report that their disaster recovery plans are outdated or untested

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Organizations with automated disaster recovery solutions are 50% more likely to recover within the first hour after a disruption

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69% of organizations plan to increase their disaster recovery budget over the next 2 years

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Only 26% of businesses realize the full potential of disaster recovery as a service

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91% of organizations believe disaster recovery plans improve overall resilience

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58% of organizations experience extended downtime due to insufficient disaster recovery capabilities

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65% of organizations believe that disaster recovery planning should be integrated into overall cybersecurity strategy

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45% of enterprises plan to increase their investment in disaster recovery solutions over the next year

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The probability of a data loss incident increases by 32% during a storm or natural disaster

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The global disaster recovery market is expected to reach $23 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.7%

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Cloud disaster recovery is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.9% between 2022-2027

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60% of SMBs that experience a major data loss go out of business within six months

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The average cost of a data breach is $4.35 million

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42% of organizations that experienced a disaster in the past year experienced financial losses

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Only 31% of organizations test their disaster recovery plans annually

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Key Highlights

93% of companies that experience a significant data disaster do not survive
60% of SMBs that experience a major data loss go out of business within six months
1 in 3 organizations suffer a data breach or disaster every year
42% of organizations have no tested disaster recovery plan
The average cost of a data breach is $4.35 million
75% of organizations that experience a disaster without a recovery plan take more than a week to restore operations
80% of organizations say that cloud-based disaster recovery solutions have reduced downtime significantly
70% of businesses fail to make it past disaster because of inadequate disaster recovery planning
The global disaster recovery market is expected to reach $23 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.7%
59% of companies have experienced data loss due to a cyberattack
Data backups stored off-site increase the chances of successful disaster recovery by 60%
ERP systems are that critical in 67% of organizations, making their recovery essential after disaster
52% of organizations prioritize cloud disaster recovery solutions over traditional methods

Did you know that while 93% of companies that suffer a major data disaster don’t survive, 80% of organizations with cloud-based recovery solutions experience significantly less downtime—making disaster recovery not just a precaution, but a strategic imperative for business resilience?

Cybersecurity Incidents and Data Breaches

59% of companies have experienced data loss due to a cyberattack
37% of companies have experienced a ransomware attack impacting their backup data

Cybersecurity Incidents and Data Breaches Interpretation

With over half of companies facing data loss from cyberattacks and more than a third hit by ransomware compromising their backups, it's clear that neglecting robust disaster recovery strategies is a gamble most can't afford to take.

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Strategies

93% of companies that experience a significant data disaster do not survive
1 in 3 organizations suffer a data breach or disaster every year
42% of organizations have no tested disaster recovery plan
75% of organizations that experience a disaster without a recovery plan take more than a week to restore operations
80% of organizations say that cloud-based disaster recovery solutions have reduced downtime significantly
70% of businesses fail to make it past disaster because of inadequate disaster recovery planning
Data backups stored off-site increase the chances of successful disaster recovery by 60%
ERP systems are that critical in 67% of organizations, making their recovery essential after disaster
52% of organizations prioritize cloud disaster recovery solutions over traditional methods
24% of companies that experience a disaster experience data corruption
45% of SMBs that experience a major disruption do not reopen
78% of organizations consider disaster recovery a strategic priority
62% of data center outages are caused by human error
83% of CIOs believe disaster recovery is more important today due to increasing cyber threats
In 2021, 58% of organizations used hybrid cloud for disaster recovery
90% of companies with documented disaster recovery plans recover faster than those without
66% of organizations have experienced a ransomware attack impacting their disaster recovery process
27% of small businesses do not have any disaster recovery plan in place
55% of companies have a dedicated disaster recovery team
Data integrity is maintained in 84% of disaster recovery scenarios when proper planning is in place
41% of organizations report that their disaster recovery plans are outdated or untested
Organizations with automated disaster recovery solutions are 50% more likely to recover within the first hour after a disruption
69% of organizations plan to increase their disaster recovery budget over the next 2 years
Only 26% of businesses realize the full potential of disaster recovery as a service
91% of organizations believe disaster recovery plans improve overall resilience
58% of organizations experience extended downtime due to insufficient disaster recovery capabilities
65% of organizations believe that disaster recovery planning should be integrated into overall cybersecurity strategy
45% of enterprises plan to increase their investment in disaster recovery solutions over the next year
The probability of a data loss incident increases by 32% during a storm or natural disaster

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Strategies Interpretation

With 93% of companies failing to survive a major data disaster, it's clear that neglecting a tested, comprehensive recovery plan—preferably cloud-based and automated—is no longer a risk but a reckless gamble in today’s cyber-threatened, disaster-prone landscape.

Disaster Recovery Technologies and Market Trends

The global disaster recovery market is expected to reach $23 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7.7%
Cloud disaster recovery is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.9% between 2022-2027

Disaster Recovery Technologies and Market Trends Interpretation

As the global disaster recovery market gears up to hit $23 billion by 2027 with a steady 7.7% growth rate—and cloud recovery surging ahead at nearly 20%—it's clear that in an era of frequent digital turmoil, investing in resilient infrastructure isn't just prudent; it's imperative.

Financial Impact and Cost of Data Loss

60% of SMBs that experience a major data loss go out of business within six months
The average cost of a data breach is $4.35 million
42% of organizations that experienced a disaster in the past year experienced financial losses

Financial Impact and Cost of Data Loss Interpretation

These staggering statistics underscore that in the fragile world of business, negligence in disaster recovery isn't just a data breach—it's a potential death sentence, with over half of SMBs closing their doors within six months of a major loss.

Organizational Policies and Testing Practices

Only 31% of organizations test their disaster recovery plans annually

Organizational Policies and Testing Practices Interpretation

With less than a third of organizations regularly testing their disaster recovery plans, it’s like knowing the fire extinguisher is in the closet but never actually checking if it’s filled with foam when real flames strike.