GITNUXREPORT 2025

Technology Industry Statistics

Global tech industry grows, innovates, and faces cybersecurity threats globally.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Cyberattacks in the US increased by over 20% in 2022, with ransomware being a leading threat

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The average cost for a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million globally, according to IBM

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Nearly 60% of all web traffic in 2023 was generated by bots, not humans, according to recent studies

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In 2023, the number of cybersecurity incidents reported globally reached over 2 million, with the majority targeted at financial services

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The number of privacy-focused (VPN) users increased by over 80% from 2021 to 2023, driven by growing privacy concerns

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The number of cybercrime victims globally increased by around 15% in 2022, emphasizing rising cybersecurity threats

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The average cost to develop a new software product is approximately $2.8 million

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Automation could displace around 85 million jobs globally by 2025, according to the World Economic Forum

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The world's first quantum computer commercial sale occurred in 2023, with a price tag exceeding $10 million

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The global technology industry is projected to reach a market size of $5.3 trillion by 2025

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As of 2023, there are over 4.7 billion internet users worldwide

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The number of connected devices worldwide is expected to exceed 50 billion by 2030

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Cloud computing revenue reached approximately $545 billion in 2023

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The global cybersecurity market is projected to grow to $345 billion by 2026

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In 2023, the global AI market size was valued at $77.9 billion, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 37.3% through 2030

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

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The tech industry employs over 12 million people globally

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More than 80% of data generated globally is unstructured

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The global semiconductor market size is expected to reach $600 billion by 2030

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The average annual cybersecurity spend per organization is nearly $2 million

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The total number of blockchain wallet users worldwide exceeds 80 million

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The e-commerce sales share of total retail sales worldwide reached 20.8% in 2023

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The global VR/AR market is predicted to grow to $1.2 trillion by 2030

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The gaming industry generated over $220 billion in revenue in 2023, making it one of the largest entertainment sectors

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By 2027, the global enterprise AI software market is expected to reach $300 billion

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The number of AI startups worldwide increased by over 50% from 2021 to 2023

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The average lifespan of a data center is approximately 10 years, with significant upgrades required after that period

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In 2023, the global mobile payments transaction value was over $10 trillion

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The global tech industry R&D expenditure accounted for approximately 4.7% of total revenue in 2022

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As of 2023, over 75% of tech companies report increased revenue due to digital transformation initiatives

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Cloud infrastructure services represent the largest segment of cloud revenue, accounting for over 45% in 2023

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The number of active mobile broadband subscriptions worldwide exceeded 6 billion in 2023

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The global big data market size was valued at $229 billion in 2023, with projections to grow significantly through 2030

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The total global revenue from Big Tech companies in 2023 was estimated at over $3 trillion

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In 2023, the number of data centers worldwide exceeded 8,000, with Asia-Pacific leading in the number of data centers

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The world's top 10 tech companies accounted for nearly 50% of the total market capitalization of all tech firms globally in 2023

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The global digital ad spend reached over $491 billion in 2023, with search and social media being the largest channels

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Smart home device shipments worldwide hit 600 million units in 2023, with North America leading in adoption

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In 2023, augmented reality apps saw a revenue increase of over 25%, primarily in gaming, education, and retail

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The global digital payments market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.7% from 2023 to 2028, reaching over $14 trillion

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The fintech sector attracted over $70 billion in investments globally in 2023, a record high driven by digital banking and blockchain startups

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Network virtualization is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% through 2027, driven by demand for flexible network architectures

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The total number of IT jobs worldwide is expected to grow by 8% from 2023 to 2030, adding approximately 3.4 million new jobs

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The number of AI-enabled voice assistants reached over 4 billion devices in 2023, with smart speakers leading the market

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The average time spent on mobile apps per day is over 4 hours

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Over 90% of enterprise workloads are expected to be in the cloud by 2025

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The usage of blockchain technology in supply chains increased by over 35% in 2023

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The adoption rate of AI in healthcare increased by over 40% from 2021 to 2023, with applications in diagnostics and personalized medicine

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The adoption of 3D printing in manufacturing increased by 30% in 2023, especially in aerospace and healthcare sectors

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AI-powered chatbots handled over 1.4 billion customer service interactions in 2023, reducing human workload significantly

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The use of automation in data center management increased by over 45% in 2023, boosting efficiency and reducing costs

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More than 60% of enterprises plan to increase their investments in AI within the next two years, aiming to enhance productivity and innovation

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The penetration rate of wearable technology in the global population reached 25% in 2023, primarily driven by fitness and health monitoring devices

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Key Highlights

The global technology industry is projected to reach a market size of $5.3 trillion by 2025
As of 2023, there are over 4.7 billion internet users worldwide
The number of connected devices worldwide is expected to exceed 50 billion by 2030
Cloud computing revenue reached approximately $545 billion in 2023
The global cybersecurity market is projected to grow to $345 billion by 2026
The average time spent on mobile apps per day is over 4 hours
Over 90% of enterprise workloads are expected to be in the cloud by 2025
In 2023, the global AI market size was valued at $77.9 billion, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 37.3% through 2030
The number of 5G connections worldwide surpassed 2 billion in 2023
The tech industry employs over 12 million people globally
The average cost to develop a new software product is approximately $2.8 million
More than 80% of data generated globally is unstructured
Cyberattacks in the US increased by over 20% in 2022, with ransomware being a leading threat

The technology industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, with projections reaching a staggering $5.3 trillion by 2025 and innovations like AI, 5G, and blockchain reshaping every aspect of our lives in an era marked by explosive growth, rising cybersecurity threats, and unprecedented digital adoption.

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Cyberattacks in the US increased by over 20% in 2022, with ransomware being a leading threat
The average cost for a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million globally, according to IBM
Nearly 60% of all web traffic in 2023 was generated by bots, not humans, according to recent studies
In 2023, the number of cybersecurity incidents reported globally reached over 2 million, with the majority targeted at financial services
The number of privacy-focused (VPN) users increased by over 80% from 2021 to 2023, driven by growing privacy concerns
The number of cybercrime victims globally increased by around 15% in 2022, emphasizing rising cybersecurity threats

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Interpretation

As cyber threats escalate—from a 20% surge in US attacks and a 2 million global incidents to $4.45 million average breaches—it's clear that both hackers and bots are capitalizing on our increasing reliance on digital privacy tools, demanding a serious reevaluation of cybersecurity resilience in the face of a 15% rise in worldwide victims.

Economic Impact and Workforce Dynamics

The average cost to develop a new software product is approximately $2.8 million
Automation could displace around 85 million jobs globally by 2025, according to the World Economic Forum

Economic Impact and Workforce Dynamics Interpretation

As software development costs skyrocket to nearly $3 million per product and automation threatens to displace 85 million jobs worldwide by 2025, the technology industry's rapid evolution underscores the urgent need to balance innovation with workforce resilience.

Emerging Technologies and Innovations

The world's first quantum computer commercial sale occurred in 2023, with a price tag exceeding $10 million

Emerging Technologies and Innovations Interpretation

The $10 million sale of the world's first commercial quantum computer in 2023 ushers in a new era where unlocking the secrets of the universe may finally come with a price tag—though whether that investment pays off remains to be seen.

Industry Growth and Market Size

The global technology industry is projected to reach a market size of $5.3 trillion by 2025
As of 2023, there are over 4.7 billion internet users worldwide
The number of connected devices worldwide is expected to exceed 50 billion by 2030
Cloud computing revenue reached approximately $545 billion in 2023
The global cybersecurity market is projected to grow to $345 billion by 2026
In 2023, the global AI market size was valued at $77.9 billion, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 37.3% through 2030
The number of 5G connections worldwide surpassed 2 billion in 2023
The tech industry employs over 12 million people globally
More than 80% of data generated globally is unstructured
The global semiconductor market size is expected to reach $600 billion by 2030
The average annual cybersecurity spend per organization is nearly $2 million
The total number of blockchain wallet users worldwide exceeds 80 million
The e-commerce sales share of total retail sales worldwide reached 20.8% in 2023
The global VR/AR market is predicted to grow to $1.2 trillion by 2030
The gaming industry generated over $220 billion in revenue in 2023, making it one of the largest entertainment sectors
By 2027, the global enterprise AI software market is expected to reach $300 billion
The number of AI startups worldwide increased by over 50% from 2021 to 2023
The average lifespan of a data center is approximately 10 years, with significant upgrades required after that period
In 2023, the global mobile payments transaction value was over $10 trillion
The global tech industry R&D expenditure accounted for approximately 4.7% of total revenue in 2022
As of 2023, over 75% of tech companies report increased revenue due to digital transformation initiatives
Cloud infrastructure services represent the largest segment of cloud revenue, accounting for over 45% in 2023
The number of active mobile broadband subscriptions worldwide exceeded 6 billion in 2023
The global big data market size was valued at $229 billion in 2023, with projections to grow significantly through 2030
The total global revenue from Big Tech companies in 2023 was estimated at over $3 trillion
In 2023, the number of data centers worldwide exceeded 8,000, with Asia-Pacific leading in the number of data centers
The world's top 10 tech companies accounted for nearly 50% of the total market capitalization of all tech firms globally in 2023
The global digital ad spend reached over $491 billion in 2023, with search and social media being the largest channels
Smart home device shipments worldwide hit 600 million units in 2023, with North America leading in adoption
In 2023, augmented reality apps saw a revenue increase of over 25%, primarily in gaming, education, and retail
The global digital payments market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.7% from 2023 to 2028, reaching over $14 trillion
The fintech sector attracted over $70 billion in investments globally in 2023, a record high driven by digital banking and blockchain startups
Network virtualization is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% through 2027, driven by demand for flexible network architectures
The total number of IT jobs worldwide is expected to grow by 8% from 2023 to 2030, adding approximately 3.4 million new jobs

Industry Growth and Market Size Interpretation

With the global tech industry poised to hit $5.3 trillion by 2025 and over 4.7 billion internet users fueling a connected ecosystem exceeding 50 billion devices by 2030, it's clear that digital transformation isn't just a trend—it's the backbone of our increasingly data-driven, AI-powered, and interconnected world, demanding both cautious cybersecurity investments and a relentless push for innovation.

Market Size

The number of AI-enabled voice assistants reached over 4 billion devices in 2023, with smart speakers leading the market

Market Size Interpretation

With over 4 billion AI-enabled voice assistants in 2023, smart speakers have not just become everyday gadgets—they’re the new silent employees quietly shaping our digital lives.

Technology Adoption and Usage Trends

The average time spent on mobile apps per day is over 4 hours
Over 90% of enterprise workloads are expected to be in the cloud by 2025
The usage of blockchain technology in supply chains increased by over 35% in 2023
The adoption rate of AI in healthcare increased by over 40% from 2021 to 2023, with applications in diagnostics and personalized medicine
The adoption of 3D printing in manufacturing increased by 30% in 2023, especially in aerospace and healthcare sectors
AI-powered chatbots handled over 1.4 billion customer service interactions in 2023, reducing human workload significantly
The use of automation in data center management increased by over 45% in 2023, boosting efficiency and reducing costs
More than 60% of enterprises plan to increase their investments in AI within the next two years, aiming to enhance productivity and innovation
The penetration rate of wearable technology in the global population reached 25% in 2023, primarily driven by fitness and health monitoring devices

Technology Adoption and Usage Trends Interpretation

As the digital landscape accelerates—with over four hours spent daily on mobile apps, a surge in AI, blockchain, and 3D printing adoption, and a majority of workloads migrating to the cloud—industry leaders are fueling an innovation whirlwind that promises to reshape every facet of enterprise and everyday life, all while wearable tech keeps us under constant health and fitness surveillance.