GITNUXREPORT 2025

Network Statistics

Global internet usage, connectivity, security, and growth continue expanding rapidly worldwide.

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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The number of malicious cyber-attacks increased by 38% in 2023

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

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The global market for cybersecurity products and services is expected to reach $345 billion by 2026

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75% of enterprise networks are vulnerable to known cybersecurity flaws

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Over 60% of organizations experience data loss due to ransomware attacks in 2023

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The number of cybersecurity job openings worldwide increased by 30% in 2023

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The global network security market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10% through 2026

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The number of cyber threats detected by AI security systems increased by 55% in 2023

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The adoption rate for Zero Trust security architecture increased by 25% in 2023, as organizations seek to reduce network vulnerabilities

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The number of global VPN users increased to 1.2 billion in 2023, reflecting growing concerns over privacy and security

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The use of artificial intelligence in network security has grown by over 40% in 2023, aiding in threat detection and response

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The number of ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure increased by 50% in 2023, highlighting sector-specific vulnerabilities

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Encrypted DNS query adoption increased by 35% in 2023, enhancing user privacy online

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The number of cybercrime-related arrests worldwide increased by 15% in 2023, indicating improved law enforcement capabilities

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Over 40% of corporate networks have integrated AI-driven endpoint detection and response solutions in 2023, improving security posture

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Cloud services are utilized by roughly 85% of enterprises worldwide

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The global VPN market is projected to reach $70 billion by 2026

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The global digital advertising expenditure reached $540 billion in 2023

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The global internet gaming market was valued at $256 billion in 2023, indicating increasing reliance on networked entertainment

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The global data storage market is projected to reach $119 billion by 2026, driven by increasing data generation

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The number of digital payment transactions worldwide exceeded 150 billion in 2023, showcasing network transaction growth

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Internet of Things (IoT) devices are expected to reach 35 billion in 2025

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Over 4.9 billion people worldwide used the internet in 2023

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The global internet penetration rate was 62.5% in 2023

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There are approximately 21.6 billion connected devices globally as of 2023

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Wi-Fi is used by over 90% of households with internet access

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Mobile data traffic grew by 46% in 2023 compared to the previous year

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The number of global internet subscriptions surpassed 5 billion in 2023

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Over 70% of internet traffic is generated by mobile devices

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The use of 5G networks reached 1.2 billion subscriptions worldwide in 2023

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Over 60% of small to medium enterprises worldwide use cloud computing for their operations

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The number of domain name registrations worldwide exceeded 366 million in 2023

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Over 80% of consumer internet users in the US use social media daily

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More than 60% of internet traffic is encrypted using HTTPS across the globe

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Over 50% of internet users worldwide access the web via mobile devices

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The average time spent online per day by internet users worldwide is approximately 7 hours

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The percentage of households globally with a broadband connection increased to 64% in 2023

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The percentage of enterprises using cloud-based email services is approximately 85%

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The number of global internet users accessing online banking services increased to 2.5 billion in 2023

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Approximately 3.4 billion emails are sent every day globally, highlighting the ongoing importance of network infrastructure in communication

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The percentage of websites served over HTTPS increased to 92% in 2023, enhancing security for internet browsing

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The average number of connected devices per household increased to 22 in 2023, demonstrating the proliferation of networked gadgets

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The average broadband internet speed worldwide increased to 54.8 Mbps in 2023

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Fiber-optic internet connections account for approximately 25% of global broadband subscriptions

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Data centers worldwide are estimated to consume 1% of global electricity

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The number of IPv4 addresses has nearly been exhausted, prompting increased IPv6 adoption

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The average uptime for data centers exceeds 99.99%, providing high availability

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Global shipments of network equipment grew by approximately 8% in 2023

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The average latency for global internet connections decreased to 39 ms in 2023

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The use of mesh Wi-Fi systems in households increased by 60% in 2023, providing better coverage and stability

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The global SD-WAN market size was valued at approximately $1.6 billion in 2023, with expectations to grow significantly

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Over 50% of the world's population now lives within reach of a 4G or 5G network, facilitating faster connectivity

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The world's largest internet exchange points handle over 12 exabytes of data annually, supporting global network traffic

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The global market for network automation is projected to reach $25 billion by 2025, reflecting the push for efficient network management

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The average cost per minute of downtime for enterprise networks is approximately $5,600, emphasizing the importance of network resilience

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The global LTE network coverage reaches over 84% of the world's population, providing widespread mobile internet access

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The annual global expenditure on network infrastructure is projected to reach $350 billion by 2025, reflecting continued investment

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Key Highlights

  • Over 4.9 billion people worldwide used the internet in 2023
  • The global internet penetration rate was 62.5% in 2023
  • There are approximately 21.6 billion connected devices globally as of 2023
  • Wi-Fi is used by over 90% of households with internet access
  • The average broadband internet speed worldwide increased to 54.8 Mbps in 2023
  • Mobile data traffic grew by 46% in 2023 compared to the previous year
  • The number of global internet subscriptions surpassed 5 billion in 2023
  • Fiber-optic internet connections account for approximately 25% of global broadband subscriptions
  • Cloud services are utilized by roughly 85% of enterprises worldwide
  • Over 70% of internet traffic is generated by mobile devices
  • The number of malicious cyber-attacks increased by 38% in 2023
  • The use of 5G networks reached 1.2 billion subscriptions worldwide in 2023
  • Over 60% of small to medium enterprises worldwide use cloud computing for their operations

With over 4.9 billion people online and 21.6 billion connected devices fueling a digital revolution, the world’s networks are more vital, complex, and security-conscious than ever in 2023.

Cybersecurity and Threats

  • The number of malicious cyber-attacks increased by 38% in 2023
  • The average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million globally
  • The global market for cybersecurity products and services is expected to reach $345 billion by 2026
  • 75% of enterprise networks are vulnerable to known cybersecurity flaws
  • Over 60% of organizations experience data loss due to ransomware attacks in 2023
  • The number of cybersecurity job openings worldwide increased by 30% in 2023
  • The global network security market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10% through 2026
  • The number of cyber threats detected by AI security systems increased by 55% in 2023
  • The adoption rate for Zero Trust security architecture increased by 25% in 2023, as organizations seek to reduce network vulnerabilities
  • The number of global VPN users increased to 1.2 billion in 2023, reflecting growing concerns over privacy and security
  • The use of artificial intelligence in network security has grown by over 40% in 2023, aiding in threat detection and response
  • The number of ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure increased by 50% in 2023, highlighting sector-specific vulnerabilities
  • Encrypted DNS query adoption increased by 35% in 2023, enhancing user privacy online
  • The number of cybercrime-related arrests worldwide increased by 15% in 2023, indicating improved law enforcement capabilities
  • Over 40% of corporate networks have integrated AI-driven endpoint detection and response solutions in 2023, improving security posture

Cybersecurity and Threats Interpretation

As cyber threats surged by 38% in 2023 and ransom-related breaches crippled 60% of organizations, it's clear that while the global cybersecurity market soars towards $345 billion and AI-driven defenses grow by 40%, the ongoing vulnerability of 75% of enterprise networks and the rise in attack sophistication call for a serious rethink—because in today's digital battlefield, ignoring your defenses is the costliest mistake.

Digital Economy and Services

  • Cloud services are utilized by roughly 85% of enterprises worldwide
  • The global VPN market is projected to reach $70 billion by 2026
  • The global digital advertising expenditure reached $540 billion in 2023
  • The global internet gaming market was valued at $256 billion in 2023, indicating increasing reliance on networked entertainment
  • The global data storage market is projected to reach $119 billion by 2026, driven by increasing data generation
  • The number of digital payment transactions worldwide exceeded 150 billion in 2023, showcasing network transaction growth

Digital Economy and Services Interpretation

As the digital world surges forward—from cloud adoption and VPN expansion to digital advertising, gaming, data storage, and mobile payments—it’s clear that humanity’s increasing reliance on interconnected networks is not just fueling innovation but also transforming every facet of daily life into a digital-dependent ecosystem.

Emerging Technologies and Trends

  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices are expected to reach 35 billion in 2025

Emerging Technologies and Trends Interpretation

As the number of IoT devices soaring toward 35 billion by 2025 underscores, our increasingly interconnected world blurs the line between convenience and chaos, demanding vigilant oversight amid the digital proliferation.

Internet Connectivity and Usage

  • Over 4.9 billion people worldwide used the internet in 2023
  • The global internet penetration rate was 62.5% in 2023
  • There are approximately 21.6 billion connected devices globally as of 2023
  • Wi-Fi is used by over 90% of households with internet access
  • Mobile data traffic grew by 46% in 2023 compared to the previous year
  • The number of global internet subscriptions surpassed 5 billion in 2023
  • Over 70% of internet traffic is generated by mobile devices
  • The use of 5G networks reached 1.2 billion subscriptions worldwide in 2023
  • Over 60% of small to medium enterprises worldwide use cloud computing for their operations
  • The number of domain name registrations worldwide exceeded 366 million in 2023
  • Over 80% of consumer internet users in the US use social media daily
  • More than 60% of internet traffic is encrypted using HTTPS across the globe
  • Over 50% of internet users worldwide access the web via mobile devices
  • The average time spent online per day by internet users worldwide is approximately 7 hours
  • The percentage of households globally with a broadband connection increased to 64% in 2023
  • The percentage of enterprises using cloud-based email services is approximately 85%
  • The number of global internet users accessing online banking services increased to 2.5 billion in 2023
  • Approximately 3.4 billion emails are sent every day globally, highlighting the ongoing importance of network infrastructure in communication
  • The percentage of websites served over HTTPS increased to 92% in 2023, enhancing security for internet browsing
  • The average number of connected devices per household increased to 22 in 2023, demonstrating the proliferation of networked gadgets

Internet Connectivity and Usage Interpretation

As the digital universe expands—with over 4.9 billion users, 22 connected devices per household, and 92% of websites secured over HTTPS—it's clear that modern life is increasingly woven into a global web of connectivity where mobile devices dominate our online existence and cloud computing is the new backyard fence.

Network Infrastructure and Technology

  • The average broadband internet speed worldwide increased to 54.8 Mbps in 2023
  • Fiber-optic internet connections account for approximately 25% of global broadband subscriptions
  • Data centers worldwide are estimated to consume 1% of global electricity
  • The number of IPv4 addresses has nearly been exhausted, prompting increased IPv6 adoption
  • The average uptime for data centers exceeds 99.99%, providing high availability
  • Global shipments of network equipment grew by approximately 8% in 2023
  • The average latency for global internet connections decreased to 39 ms in 2023
  • The use of mesh Wi-Fi systems in households increased by 60% in 2023, providing better coverage and stability
  • The global SD-WAN market size was valued at approximately $1.6 billion in 2023, with expectations to grow significantly
  • Over 50% of the world's population now lives within reach of a 4G or 5G network, facilitating faster connectivity
  • The world's largest internet exchange points handle over 12 exabytes of data annually, supporting global network traffic
  • The global market for network automation is projected to reach $25 billion by 2025, reflecting the push for efficient network management
  • The average cost per minute of downtime for enterprise networks is approximately $5,600, emphasizing the importance of network resilience
  • The global LTE network coverage reaches over 84% of the world's population, providing widespread mobile internet access
  • The annual global expenditure on network infrastructure is projected to reach $350 billion by 2025, reflecting continued investment

Network Infrastructure and Technology Interpretation

In 2023, as the world’s broadband speeds fast-tracked to 54.8 Mbps and fiber gained ground, the relentless march towards smarter, more resilient networks—powered by a 60% rise in mesh Wi-Fi and a booming SD-WAN market—highlight both the astonishing scale of our digital infrastructure and the pressing need for robust, sustainable connectivity solutions, all amid the finite IPv4 addresses and the staggering energy demands of data centers.