GITNUXREPORT 2025

Risk Statistics

Global risks threaten organizations; cyber, natural, and reputational issues escalate.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Around 58% of small businesses that suffer a cyberattack do not recover their data or resume operations

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Risk management budgets increased by 15% worldwide in 2023

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77% of organizations report that operational risks impact their strategic objectives

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Nearly 70% of companies do not have a comprehensive business continuity plan, increasing risk exposure

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Only 40% of companies feel prepared for a significant supply chain disruption

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Only 35% of companies conduct regular risk assessments, leaving many vulnerabilities unaddressed

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The global risk management market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% from 2023 to 2030

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The use of predictive analytics in risk management is projected to increase by 35% over the next five years

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Only 30% of companies conduct comprehensive risk assessments that include emerging and complex risks, leaving gaps in their risk management

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Approximately 58% of organizations lack an integrated risk management framework, which hampers their ability to respond effectively

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According to surveys, 55% of organizations consider reputational risk their most significant business risk

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The use of Artificial Intelligence in risk analysis is projected to grow by 50% in the next five years, improving risk prediction and mitigation

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The adoption of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks increased by 30% globally over the past five years, indicating rising risk awareness

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Only 25% of organizations believe their current risk management practices are sufficiently mature, indicating significant room for improvement

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Approximately 90% of CEOs consider cyber risks as their top threat

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70% of companies that face a cyberattack experience significant reputational damage

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The probability of a corporate data breach roughly doubles each year

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The number of ransomware attacks increased by 150% in 2023

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45% of companies have experienced a third-party vendor security breach, increasing third-party risk

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Over 90% of cyberattacks exploit known vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of patch management

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The average duration of a data breach is 287 days, which increases detection and response costs

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85% of IT decision-makers feel the risk of cyberattacks will increase over the next year

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In 2022, about 27% of all ransomware attacks targeted local governments

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The insurance industry’s cyber insurance premiums increased by 25% in 2023, due to rising cyber risks

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Approximately 70% of organizations do not have an adequate plan for insider threats, increasing internal risk

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60% of financial institutions report experiencing a data breach due to third-party vendors

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85% of organizations believe that implementing a strong cyber risk management strategy has reduced their overall risk exposure

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Approximately 65% of businesses that suffer data breaches experience more than one breach within a year

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The average time to identify and contain a data breach has decreased from 287 days in 2020 to 206 days in 2023, improving response mechanisms

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Over 80% of critical infrastructure operators lack sufficient cyber defenses, increasing nation-state risks

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52% of small businesses do not have any cybersecurity insurance coverage, exposing them to significant risk

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In 2023, the amount of stolen corporate data increased by 60% year-over-year, escalating the importance of data protection

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78% of organizations report a significant risk from insider threats, yet fewer than half have sufficient mitigation strategies in place

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The number of physical and cyber threats combined has increased by 45% globally since 2020, indicating an escalating risk environment

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40% of financial institutions do not perform regular third-party risk assessments, increasing vulnerability to external threats

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The financial impact of cyber risks on businesses is estimated at over $5 trillion annually

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About 60% of small businesses that experience a significant data breach go out of business within six months

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The average cost of a data breach in the U.S. is $4.35 million

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The global insurance industry faces $100 billion annually in cyber risk claims

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The average loss per cyberattack for a healthcare organization is $7.13 million

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Cybersecurity threats are expected to cost the global economy over $10 trillion annually by 2025

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The average cost of a physical security breach is approximately $600,000

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The likelihood of financial fraud risk has increased by 20% in the last five years, according to industry reports

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The total economic loss from cybercrime globally is projected to reach $8.4 trillion annually by 2025

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The economic impact of legal and compliance risks on companies has grown by 10% annually, amounting to billions in fines and penalties

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Cyber risks are expected to cause over $6 trillion in damages globally annually by 2024, emphasizing the scale of cyber threat

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The cost of supply chain disruptions reached an average of $180,000 per incident in 2023, underscoring the financial risk

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65% of enterprises have experienced at least one major compliance failure in the past year, exposing them to legal risk

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In 2022, natural disasters caused over $220 billion in damages globally

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The probability of wildfires in the U.S. has increased by over 50% since 2000

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65% of insurers view climate change as a significant emerging risk

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Flooding causes an estimated $40 billion in damages each year globally

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Approximately 50% of supply chain interruptions are caused by external risks such as geopolitical issues and natural disasters

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World economic losses from disasters have exceeded $3 trillion cumulatively over the past decade

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Approximately 80% of the global population is at risk from climate-related disasters

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In 2022, 45% of supply chain disruptions were caused by geopolitical conflicts, natural disasters, or other external risks

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The most common natural risk faced by businesses is flooding, accounting for over 50% of natural disaster incidents impacting companies

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The global market for environmental risk management is expected to reach $15 billion by 2027

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Flood risk is forecasted to increase by 25% in coastal urban areas over the next decade, threatening infrastructure and populations

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The global biosecurity risk related to pathogen outbreaks increased by 40% over the last decade, posing health and economic threats

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The potential economic loss due to climate change-related risks could reach $23 trillion annually by 2050 if no mitigation efforts are undertaken

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Globally, approximately 75% of employees experience work-related stress that affects their health

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The frequency of physical security breaches at major corporate facilities increased by 25% in 2023

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The number of reported industrial accidents resulting from safety risks increased by 10% in 2023, highlighting workplace safety concerns

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Key Highlights

Globally, approximately 75% of employees experience work-related stress that affects their health
The financial impact of cyber risks on businesses is estimated at over $5 trillion annually
About 60% of small businesses that experience a significant data breach go out of business within six months
In 2022, natural disasters caused over $220 billion in damages globally
Approximately 90% of CEOs consider cyber risks as their top threat
The average cost of a data breach in the U.S. is $4.35 million
70% of companies that face a cyberattack experience significant reputational damage
The probability of a corporate data breach roughly doubles each year
Around 58% of small businesses that suffer a cyberattack do not recover their data or resume operations
Risk management budgets increased by 15% worldwide in 2023
77% of organizations report that operational risks impact their strategic objectives
The global insurance industry faces $100 billion annually in cyber risk claims
The probability of wildfires in the U.S. has increased by over 50% since 2000

Did you know that cyber risks alone are expected to cost the global economy over $10 trillion annually by 2025, revealing a staggering rise in threats that demand urgent attention from organizations worldwide?

Business Continuity and Risk Management Strategies

Around 58% of small businesses that suffer a cyberattack do not recover their data or resume operations
Risk management budgets increased by 15% worldwide in 2023
77% of organizations report that operational risks impact their strategic objectives
Nearly 70% of companies do not have a comprehensive business continuity plan, increasing risk exposure
Only 40% of companies feel prepared for a significant supply chain disruption
Only 35% of companies conduct regular risk assessments, leaving many vulnerabilities unaddressed
The global risk management market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% from 2023 to 2030
The use of predictive analytics in risk management is projected to increase by 35% over the next five years
Only 30% of companies conduct comprehensive risk assessments that include emerging and complex risks, leaving gaps in their risk management
Approximately 58% of organizations lack an integrated risk management framework, which hampers their ability to respond effectively
According to surveys, 55% of organizations consider reputational risk their most significant business risk
The use of Artificial Intelligence in risk analysis is projected to grow by 50% in the next five years, improving risk prediction and mitigation
The adoption of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks increased by 30% globally over the past five years, indicating rising risk awareness
Only 25% of organizations believe their current risk management practices are sufficiently mature, indicating significant room for improvement

Business Continuity and Risk Management Strategies Interpretation

Despite a 15% global rise in risk management budgets and a burgeoning market projected to grow 12% annually, over half of small businesses falter after cyberattacks, while a troubling scarcity of comprehensive plans and assessments leaves many organizations dangerously exposed to operational, supply chain, and reputational risks in an increasingly complex landscape.

Cybersecurity and Cyber Risks

Approximately 90% of CEOs consider cyber risks as their top threat
70% of companies that face a cyberattack experience significant reputational damage
The probability of a corporate data breach roughly doubles each year
The number of ransomware attacks increased by 150% in 2023
45% of companies have experienced a third-party vendor security breach, increasing third-party risk
Over 90% of cyberattacks exploit known vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of patch management
The average duration of a data breach is 287 days, which increases detection and response costs
85% of IT decision-makers feel the risk of cyberattacks will increase over the next year
In 2022, about 27% of all ransomware attacks targeted local governments
The insurance industry’s cyber insurance premiums increased by 25% in 2023, due to rising cyber risks
Approximately 70% of organizations do not have an adequate plan for insider threats, increasing internal risk
60% of financial institutions report experiencing a data breach due to third-party vendors
85% of organizations believe that implementing a strong cyber risk management strategy has reduced their overall risk exposure
Approximately 65% of businesses that suffer data breaches experience more than one breach within a year
The average time to identify and contain a data breach has decreased from 287 days in 2020 to 206 days in 2023, improving response mechanisms
Over 80% of critical infrastructure operators lack sufficient cyber defenses, increasing nation-state risks
52% of small businesses do not have any cybersecurity insurance coverage, exposing them to significant risk
In 2023, the amount of stolen corporate data increased by 60% year-over-year, escalating the importance of data protection
78% of organizations report a significant risk from insider threats, yet fewer than half have sufficient mitigation strategies in place
The number of physical and cyber threats combined has increased by 45% globally since 2020, indicating an escalating risk environment
40% of financial institutions do not perform regular third-party risk assessments, increasing vulnerability to external threats

Cybersecurity and Cyber Risks Interpretation

With cyber risks escalating faster than criminals can patch vulnerabilities—doubling breach probabilities yearly and seeing ransomware attacks soar 150% in 2023—it's clear that ignoring the mounting threat would be like leaving the vault door wide open while hoping for the best.

Financial Impact and Economic Loss

The financial impact of cyber risks on businesses is estimated at over $5 trillion annually
About 60% of small businesses that experience a significant data breach go out of business within six months
The average cost of a data breach in the U.S. is $4.35 million
The global insurance industry faces $100 billion annually in cyber risk claims
The average loss per cyberattack for a healthcare organization is $7.13 million
Cybersecurity threats are expected to cost the global economy over $10 trillion annually by 2025
The average cost of a physical security breach is approximately $600,000
The likelihood of financial fraud risk has increased by 20% in the last five years, according to industry reports
The total economic loss from cybercrime globally is projected to reach $8.4 trillion annually by 2025
The economic impact of legal and compliance risks on companies has grown by 10% annually, amounting to billions in fines and penalties
Cyber risks are expected to cause over $6 trillion in damages globally annually by 2024, emphasizing the scale of cyber threat
The cost of supply chain disruptions reached an average of $180,000 per incident in 2023, underscoring the financial risk
65% of enterprises have experienced at least one major compliance failure in the past year, exposing them to legal risk

Financial Impact and Economic Loss Interpretation

With cyber threats forecasted to inflict over $10 trillion in annual damage by 2025—comparable to the combined GDP of some nations—businesses must recognize that neglecting cybersecurity not only invites costly breaches but also risks their very survival in an increasingly digital world.

Natural Disasters and Climate Change

In 2022, natural disasters caused over $220 billion in damages globally
The probability of wildfires in the U.S. has increased by over 50% since 2000
65% of insurers view climate change as a significant emerging risk
Flooding causes an estimated $40 billion in damages each year globally
Approximately 50% of supply chain interruptions are caused by external risks such as geopolitical issues and natural disasters
World economic losses from disasters have exceeded $3 trillion cumulatively over the past decade
Approximately 80% of the global population is at risk from climate-related disasters
In 2022, 45% of supply chain disruptions were caused by geopolitical conflicts, natural disasters, or other external risks
The most common natural risk faced by businesses is flooding, accounting for over 50% of natural disaster incidents impacting companies
The global market for environmental risk management is expected to reach $15 billion by 2027
Flood risk is forecasted to increase by 25% in coastal urban areas over the next decade, threatening infrastructure and populations
The global biosecurity risk related to pathogen outbreaks increased by 40% over the last decade, posing health and economic threats
The potential economic loss due to climate change-related risks could reach $23 trillion annually by 2050 if no mitigation efforts are undertaken

Natural Disasters and Climate Change Interpretation

In an era where global disasters are knocking on our wallets and warnings—rising wildfires, flooding, and biosecurity threats—are increasingly threatening the world’s economic core, it’s clear that ignoring climate risk is both reckless and costly, as we teeter on the brink of a $23 trillion annual financial abyss by 2050 if meaningful action isn’t taken.

Workplace Safety and Industrial Accidents

Globally, approximately 75% of employees experience work-related stress that affects their health
The frequency of physical security breaches at major corporate facilities increased by 25% in 2023
The number of reported industrial accidents resulting from safety risks increased by 10% in 2023, highlighting workplace safety concerns

Workplace Safety and Industrial Accidents Interpretation

As workplaces grapple with a quadruple threat—rising stress, security breaches, and safety risks—it's a stark reminder that prioritizing employee well-being and security isn’t just ethical but essential for safeguarding our most valuable assets: people and productivity.