GITNUXREPORT 2025

Information Industry Statistics

Global industry generates over five trillion dollars, driven by rapid digital transformation.

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 active internet users worldwide exceeded 5 billion as of 2023

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The number of 5G connections worldwide exceeded 2 billion in 2023

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The average global internet broadband speed increased to 124 Mbps in 2023

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The number of IoT devices worldwide reached approximately 14.4 billion in 2023

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The number of enterprise IoT projects is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28% through 2025

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The number of active social media users worldwide exceeded 4.7 billion in 2023

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The number of active digital assistants (like Siri and Alexa) is estimated to surpass 1.8 billion devices in 2023

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The total number of connected cars worldwide was over 318 million in 2023

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The number of email users worldwide reached approximately 4.3 billion in 2023

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The total number of mobile broadband subscriptions worldwide reached over 8 billion in 2023

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The percentage of data transmitted over wireless networks increased to over 70% in 2023

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The global cybersecurity market size was valued at $165 billion in 2023

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

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The number of cyberattacks increased by 38% globally in 2023 compared to the previous year

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The average length of a cybersecurity breach in 2023 was 287 days

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The global IT security market is projected to reach $248 billion by 2027

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The global information industry revenue reached approximately $5.4 trillion in 2022

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The global cloud computing market was valued at $500 billion in 2023

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The number of mobile app downloads worldwide surpassed 230 billion in 2023

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The enterprise data warehouse market was valued at $27 billion in 2022

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The global e-learning market size was valued at over $250 billion in 2023

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The number of digital payment users worldwide surpassed 3.6 billion in 2023

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The global robotics market in IT applications is expected to reach $29 billion by 2025

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Over 90% of data in the world was generated in just the last two years, by 2022

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The global software market was valued at approximately $600 billion in 2022

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The total number of VPN users worldwide surpassed 370 million in 2023

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The global digital advertising spend reached $517 billion in 2023

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The number of active digital banking customers worldwide exceeded 4 billion in 2023

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The content marketing industry is projected to be worth $417 billion globally in 2023

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The global IT outsourcing market was valued at $333 billion in 2022

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The percentage of companies that have implemented remote work policies increased to over 85% in 2023

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The global data management market is projected to reach $115 billion by 2027

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The global digital twin market size was valued at $3.1 billion in 2022

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The global digital content market is projected to reach $783 billion by 2027

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The number of telecommuting workers increased by 60% from 2019 to 2023

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The global streaming market size was valued at $70 billion in 2022, expected to grow at a CAGR of 21% through 2027

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The adoption rate of blockchain in supply chain management was approximately 45% in 2023

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The global gaming industry revenue surpassed $200 billion in 2023

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The global augmented reality market size was valued at $3.5 billion in 2022, projected to grow significantly by 2027

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The IT sector contributed around 8% to the global GDP in 2022

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The data centers worldwide consumed approximately 1% of global electricity in 2022

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Over 60% of enterprises worldwide adopted AI technologies by 2023

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The amount of data generated globally was estimated at 97 zettabytes in 2022

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The average cost of a new data center in 2023 was around $36 million

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The global blockchain technology market is expected to grow to $39 billion by 2025

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The global big data market size was valued at over $68 billion in 2022

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Over 50% of data generated in 2023 was stored on cloud platforms

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The average latency for streaming video content globally decreased to 3.5 seconds in 2022

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The percentage of small businesses using cloud services grew to 94% in 2023

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More than 70% of organizations report having a formal digital transformation strategy in place as of 2023

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The number of digital patents filed annually in the IT sector exceeded 30,000 in 2023

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The total amount of VC funding in tech startups reached approximately $120 billion in 2023

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In 2023, approximately 65% of consumers used voice search regularly

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The amount of digital information archived globally is projected to reach 2.2 zettabytes by 2025

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The share of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adopting digital tools increased to nearly 80% in 2023

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Key Highlights

The global information industry revenue reached approximately $5.4 trillion in 2022
The IT sector contributed around 8% to the global GDP in 2022
The number of active internet users worldwide exceeded 5 billion as of 2023
The global cloud computing market was valued at $500 billion in 2023
The data centers worldwide consumed approximately 1% of global electricity in 2022
Over 60% of enterprises worldwide adopted AI technologies by 2023
The global cybersecurity market size was valued at $165 billion in 2023
The number of mobile app downloads worldwide surpassed 230 billion in 2023
The amount of data generated globally was estimated at 97 zettabytes in 2022
The enterprise data warehouse market was valued at $27 billion in 2022
The number of 5G connections worldwide exceeded 2 billion in 2023
The average global internet broadband speed increased to 124 Mbps in 2023
The number of IoT devices worldwide reached approximately 14.4 billion in 2023

The global information industry is booming like never before, generating over $5.4 trillion in revenue in 2022, with more than 5 billion internet users connecting worldwide and a digital revolution transforming every aspect of our lives.

Connectivity and Device Adoption

The number of active internet users worldwide exceeded 5 billion as of 2023
The number of 5G connections worldwide exceeded 2 billion in 2023
The average global internet broadband speed increased to 124 Mbps in 2023
The number of IoT devices worldwide reached approximately 14.4 billion in 2023
The number of enterprise IoT projects is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28% through 2025
The number of active social media users worldwide exceeded 4.7 billion in 2023
The number of active digital assistants (like Siri and Alexa) is estimated to surpass 1.8 billion devices in 2023
The total number of connected cars worldwide was over 318 million in 2023
The number of email users worldwide reached approximately 4.3 billion in 2023
The total number of mobile broadband subscriptions worldwide reached over 8 billion in 2023
The percentage of data transmitted over wireless networks increased to over 70% in 2023

Connectivity and Device Adoption Interpretation

With over 5 billion internet users and 8 billion broadband subscriptions fueling a surge in IoT devices, 4.7 billion social media minds connected, and wireless data traffic surpassing 70%, 2023 boldly cements digital connectivity as the backbone of modern life—and with enterprise IoT projects growing at 28%, the digital future isn't just coming; it's already here.

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

The global cybersecurity market size was valued at $165 billion in 2023
The average cost of data breaches worldwide was $4.45 million in 2023
The number of cyberattacks increased by 38% globally in 2023 compared to the previous year
The average length of a cybersecurity breach in 2023 was 287 days
The global IT security market is projected to reach $248 billion by 2027

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Interpretation

With the cybersecurity market swelling to $165 billion in 2023 and projections hitting $248 billion by 2027, it's clear that while we’re investing more than ever to guard our digital castles, the average breach lingering for nearly a year reveals we’re still playing catch-up in a relentless cyber arms race.

Digital Economy and Market Trends

The global information industry revenue reached approximately $5.4 trillion in 2022
The global cloud computing market was valued at $500 billion in 2023
The number of mobile app downloads worldwide surpassed 230 billion in 2023
The enterprise data warehouse market was valued at $27 billion in 2022
The global e-learning market size was valued at over $250 billion in 2023
The number of digital payment users worldwide surpassed 3.6 billion in 2023
The global robotics market in IT applications is expected to reach $29 billion by 2025
Over 90% of data in the world was generated in just the last two years, by 2022
The global software market was valued at approximately $600 billion in 2022
The total number of VPN users worldwide surpassed 370 million in 2023
The global digital advertising spend reached $517 billion in 2023
The number of active digital banking customers worldwide exceeded 4 billion in 2023
The content marketing industry is projected to be worth $417 billion globally in 2023
The global IT outsourcing market was valued at $333 billion in 2022
The percentage of companies that have implemented remote work policies increased to over 85% in 2023
The global data management market is projected to reach $115 billion by 2027
The global digital twin market size was valued at $3.1 billion in 2022
The global digital content market is projected to reach $783 billion by 2027
The number of telecommuting workers increased by 60% from 2019 to 2023
The global streaming market size was valued at $70 billion in 2022, expected to grow at a CAGR of 21% through 2027
The adoption rate of blockchain in supply chain management was approximately 45% in 2023
The global gaming industry revenue surpassed $200 billion in 2023

Digital Economy and Market Trends Interpretation

As the world digitalizes at an unprecedented clip—generating over 90% of data in just two years, with apps downloaded 230 billion times and over 4 billion banking online—it's clear that the information industry isn't just booming; it's rewriting the rules of how we work, learn, shop, and entertain ourselves in a $5.4 trillion-to-forecasted-$783 billion universe where virtual twins and blockchain are now business essentials.

Emerging Technologies and Innovations

The global augmented reality market size was valued at $3.5 billion in 2022, projected to grow significantly by 2027

Emerging Technologies and Innovations Interpretation

With the augmented reality market swelling from $3.5 billion in 2022 toward an ambitious future, it's clear that our virtual visions are about to become bigger, brighter, and increasingly indispensable—and perhaps a little harder to distinguish from reality.

Technology and Digital Infrastructure

The IT sector contributed around 8% to the global GDP in 2022
The data centers worldwide consumed approximately 1% of global electricity in 2022
Over 60% of enterprises worldwide adopted AI technologies by 2023
The amount of data generated globally was estimated at 97 zettabytes in 2022
The average cost of a new data center in 2023 was around $36 million
The global blockchain technology market is expected to grow to $39 billion by 2025
The global big data market size was valued at over $68 billion in 2022
Over 50% of data generated in 2023 was stored on cloud platforms
The average latency for streaming video content globally decreased to 3.5 seconds in 2022
The percentage of small businesses using cloud services grew to 94% in 2023
More than 70% of organizations report having a formal digital transformation strategy in place as of 2023
The number of digital patents filed annually in the IT sector exceeded 30,000 in 2023
The total amount of VC funding in tech startups reached approximately $120 billion in 2023
In 2023, approximately 65% of consumers used voice search regularly
The amount of digital information archived globally is projected to reach 2.2 zettabytes by 2025
The share of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) adopting digital tools increased to nearly 80% in 2023

Technology and Digital Infrastructure Interpretation

In the rapidly evolving data-driven world, the IT sector's substantial contribution to global GDP and the soaring investment in data centers, blockchain, and AI underscore a digital transformation powered by trillions of bytes, billion-dollar markets, and innovative strategies—reminding us that in the digital age, staying offline is no longer an option, but a strategic necessity.