GITNUXREPORT 2025

Tmt Industry Statistics

TMT industry valued at $4.7 trillion with rapid digital transformation growth.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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By 2025, the number of internet users worldwide is projected to reach 5.3 billion

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Around 80% of the world's population has access to mobile broadband networks as of 2023

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The total number of active social media users worldwide surpassed 4.9 billion in 2023

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The average number of connected devices per household globally is over 10 as of 2023

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In 2023, approximately 75% of all internet traffic is from mobile devices, demonstrating ongoing mobility dominance

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The number of global active internet users has grown by over 150 million in 2023, reaching nearly 5 billion

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The number of global broadband internet subscriptions is expected to surpass 1.5 billion by 2026, with significant growth in Asia-Pacific

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The average broadband internet speed worldwide increased to 65 Mbps in 2023, representing a 10% increase from 2022

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The total global expenditure on cybersecurity in the TMT sector was approximately $173 billion in 2023, reflecting increasing threats

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The average daily time spent on digital media per user exceeds 7 hours globally

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The media industry’s digital transformation investment surpassed $150 billion in 2022, focusing on AI, cloud, and data analytics

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The TMT industry’s innovation investments accounted for about 20% of total R&D spending globally in 2022, emphasizing technology leadership

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In 2022, global revenue from media and entertainment technology services exceeded $680 billion, with digital transformation being a major driver

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More than 70% of all new digital content formats introduced in the past five years have been AI-driven, showing rapid innovation in the TMT sector

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The overall global TMT M&A deal value reached approximately $300 billion in 2022, reflecting increased consolidation trends

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The growth of digital transformations in the TMT industry has led to a 22% increase in workforce automation, reducing operational costs

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The global TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom) industry was valued at approximately $4.7 trillion in 2022

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The global smartphone market shipments reached 1.34 billion units in 2022, representing a 3% decline from the previous year

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The global advertising spend in the media segment was approximately $750 billion in 2022, with digital advertising comprising over 60%

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The streaming media market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11% from 2023 to 2028

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By 2024, the number of 5G subscriptions worldwide is expected to reach 2.5 billion

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The global cloud computing market was valued at $445 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.2% through 2028

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In 2022, the entertainment segment of the media industry generated approximately $770 billion in revenue globally

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The global revenue from video game sales was $204 billion in 2022, making it one of the fastest growing segments in TMT

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In 2023, the total number of IoT devices connected worldwide is estimated to be over 14.4 billion

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The digital video advertising market is projected to reach $460 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 11.4%

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As of 2023, the online music streaming market revenue is approximately $29 billion globally

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The number of global media subscribers (including TV, internet, and mobile) increased by 9% in 2022, reaching over 1.2 billion

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By 2027, the global AI market in the TMT sector is expected to reach $126 billion, with a CAGR of 25%

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In 2022, global data traffic reached approximately 4.9 zettabytes, and is expected to double by 2025

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The output of global telecom infrastructure investments was around $220 billion in 2022, primarily in 5G deployments

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The number of 4K and 8K TV households worldwide is projected to reach 1.2 billion by 2027

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OTT (over-the-top) streaming services have over 430 million subscribers globally as of 2023

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The global digital advertising revenue is expected to reach nearly $1 trillion by 2024, with mobile ads accounting for more than 70%

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The global virtual reality market revenue was around $2.1 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 21.6% through 2027

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The global eSports market was valued at $1.1 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2025

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The global data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2023 to 2028, reaching a value of $161 billion

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Mobile video advertising spending is expected to reach $224 billion globally by 2025, accounting for nearly 65% of all digital video advertising

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In 2022, global revenue from telecommunications services was around $1.5 trillion, with mobile services comprising over 60%

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The global IPTV market was valued at $55 billion in 2022, expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% through 2027

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As of 2023, e-commerce sales account for about 22% of total retail sales worldwide, reflecting digital expansion

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The growth of smart speakers in homes worldwide is expected to reach over 300 million units by 2025

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The worldwide digital content market is projected to grow to $378 billion by 2027, driven by streaming, gaming, and ePublishing

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The global digital payments market is forecasted to reach $12.8 trillion by 2025, growing at an annual rate of 13.7%

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In 2022, the global cloud gaming market was valued at $689 million, with projections to reach $3.2 billion by 2027

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The global smart TV market is projected to reach 300 million units sold annually by 2026

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The global e-sports audience is expected to reach 640 million viewers in 2024, up from 495 million in 2022

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The market for digital-only news outlets has seen a 15% annual growth rate since 2018, reaching over 500 million global users in 2023

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The number of connected wearable devices is projected to reach 1.5 billion by 2025, fueled by health and fitness monitoring

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The number of worldwide remote workers increased by 30% in 2022, boosting demand for communication and collaboration tools

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Cloud storage usage among enterprises has grown by over 25% annually since 2019, reaching an estimated 4.3 zettabytes in 2023

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The volume of digital advertising spend in Asia-Pacific is expected to surpass $250 billion by 2024, making it the largest regional market

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The revenue generated from digital subscriptions for media content is projected to reach $120 billion globally by 2026, with video and news leading

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The global voice recognition market in TMT is expected to reach $27 billion by 2027, with applications in customer service and media

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Nearly 60% of telecom revenue in 2022 came from mobile data services, underscoring the shift from voice to data-centric services

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The number of global digital video viewers is projected to reach 2.8 billion in 2025, accounting for nearly 35% of internet users

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The global online advertising expenditure in the telecom sector reached $120 billion in 2022, driven by increased mobile ad investments

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The number of broadband subscriptions worldwide has exceeded 1.2 billion in 2023, with substantial growth in developing countries

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The total number of digital media users experiencing augmented reality (AR) applications is expected to reach 2.4 billion by 2024

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The adoption rate of blockchain technology in the TMT industry was around 25% in 2023, primarily for cybersecurity and media rights management

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As of 2023, about 40% of media companies have implemented AI-powered content recommendation systems, increasing user engagement

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Key Highlights

The global TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom) industry was valued at approximately $4.7 trillion in 2022
By 2025, the number of internet users worldwide is projected to reach 5.3 billion
The global smartphone market shipments reached 1.34 billion units in 2022, representing a 3% decline from the previous year
The global advertising spend in the media segment was approximately $750 billion in 2022, with digital advertising comprising over 60%
Around 80% of the world's population has access to mobile broadband networks as of 2023
The streaming media market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11% from 2023 to 2028
By 2024, the number of 5G subscriptions worldwide is expected to reach 2.5 billion
The global cloud computing market was valued at $445 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.2% through 2028
In 2022, the entertainment segment of the media industry generated approximately $770 billion in revenue globally
The total number of active social media users worldwide surpassed 4.9 billion in 2023
The global revenue from video game sales was $204 billion in 2022, making it one of the fastest growing segments in TMT
The average daily time spent on digital media per user exceeds 7 hours globally
In 2023, the total number of IoT devices connected worldwide is estimated to be over 14.4 billion

The TMT industry is soaring into a digital future worth nearly $4.7 trillion in 2022, propelled by a booming global internet user base of 5 billion, rapid advancements in 5G and cloud computing, and a relentless surge in digital content consumption and innovation.

Consumer Connectivity and Access

By 2025, the number of internet users worldwide is projected to reach 5.3 billion
Around 80% of the world's population has access to mobile broadband networks as of 2023
The total number of active social media users worldwide surpassed 4.9 billion in 2023
The average number of connected devices per household globally is over 10 as of 2023
In 2023, approximately 75% of all internet traffic is from mobile devices, demonstrating ongoing mobility dominance
The number of global active internet users has grown by over 150 million in 2023, reaching nearly 5 billion
The number of global broadband internet subscriptions is expected to surpass 1.5 billion by 2026, with significant growth in Asia-Pacific
The average broadband internet speed worldwide increased to 65 Mbps in 2023, representing a 10% increase from 2022

Consumer Connectivity and Access Interpretation

As the digital universe expands exponentially—with nearly 5.3 billion internet users, over 4.9 billion social media addicts, and a household average of 10 connected devices—it's clear that in 2023, mobility and connectivity are no longer trends but the very fabric of daily life, propelling the TMT industry into a future where being online is as essential as breathing.

Cybersecurity and Digital Safety

The total global expenditure on cybersecurity in the TMT sector was approximately $173 billion in 2023, reflecting increasing threats

Cybersecurity and Digital Safety Interpretation

With a staggering $173 billion channeled into cybersecurity in 2023, the TMT sector's hefty investment underscores that in the digital age, it's not just innovation driving growth, but also an escalating arms race against ever-evolving cyber threats.

Digital Transformation and Trends

The average daily time spent on digital media per user exceeds 7 hours globally
The media industry’s digital transformation investment surpassed $150 billion in 2022, focusing on AI, cloud, and data analytics
The TMT industry’s innovation investments accounted for about 20% of total R&D spending globally in 2022, emphasizing technology leadership
In 2022, global revenue from media and entertainment technology services exceeded $680 billion, with digital transformation being a major driver
More than 70% of all new digital content formats introduced in the past five years have been AI-driven, showing rapid innovation in the TMT sector
The overall global TMT M&A deal value reached approximately $300 billion in 2022, reflecting increased consolidation trends
The growth of digital transformations in the TMT industry has led to a 22% increase in workforce automation, reducing operational costs

Digital Transformation and Trends Interpretation

With over seven hours a day spent online, $150 billion invested in digital transformation, and AI-driven innovations shaping almost three-quarters of new content, the TMT industry is not just riding the wave of technological change but actively steering its course toward unprecedented leadership and consolidation.

Market Growth and Revenue

The global TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom) industry was valued at approximately $4.7 trillion in 2022
The global smartphone market shipments reached 1.34 billion units in 2022, representing a 3% decline from the previous year
The global advertising spend in the media segment was approximately $750 billion in 2022, with digital advertising comprising over 60%
The streaming media market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11% from 2023 to 2028
By 2024, the number of 5G subscriptions worldwide is expected to reach 2.5 billion
The global cloud computing market was valued at $445 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.2% through 2028
In 2022, the entertainment segment of the media industry generated approximately $770 billion in revenue globally
The global revenue from video game sales was $204 billion in 2022, making it one of the fastest growing segments in TMT
In 2023, the total number of IoT devices connected worldwide is estimated to be over 14.4 billion
The digital video advertising market is projected to reach $460 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 11.4%
As of 2023, the online music streaming market revenue is approximately $29 billion globally
The number of global media subscribers (including TV, internet, and mobile) increased by 9% in 2022, reaching over 1.2 billion
By 2027, the global AI market in the TMT sector is expected to reach $126 billion, with a CAGR of 25%
In 2022, global data traffic reached approximately 4.9 zettabytes, and is expected to double by 2025
The output of global telecom infrastructure investments was around $220 billion in 2022, primarily in 5G deployments
The number of 4K and 8K TV households worldwide is projected to reach 1.2 billion by 2027
OTT (over-the-top) streaming services have over 430 million subscribers globally as of 2023
The global digital advertising revenue is expected to reach nearly $1 trillion by 2024, with mobile ads accounting for more than 70%
The global virtual reality market revenue was around $2.1 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 21.6% through 2027
The global eSports market was valued at $1.1 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $2.2 billion by 2025
The global data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2023 to 2028, reaching a value of $161 billion
Mobile video advertising spending is expected to reach $224 billion globally by 2025, accounting for nearly 65% of all digital video advertising
In 2022, global revenue from telecommunications services was around $1.5 trillion, with mobile services comprising over 60%
The global IPTV market was valued at $55 billion in 2022, expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% through 2027
As of 2023, e-commerce sales account for about 22% of total retail sales worldwide, reflecting digital expansion
The growth of smart speakers in homes worldwide is expected to reach over 300 million units by 2025
The worldwide digital content market is projected to grow to $378 billion by 2027, driven by streaming, gaming, and ePublishing
The global digital payments market is forecasted to reach $12.8 trillion by 2025, growing at an annual rate of 13.7%
In 2022, the global cloud gaming market was valued at $689 million, with projections to reach $3.2 billion by 2027
The global smart TV market is projected to reach 300 million units sold annually by 2026
The global e-sports audience is expected to reach 640 million viewers in 2024, up from 495 million in 2022
The market for digital-only news outlets has seen a 15% annual growth rate since 2018, reaching over 500 million global users in 2023
The number of connected wearable devices is projected to reach 1.5 billion by 2025, fueled by health and fitness monitoring
The number of worldwide remote workers increased by 30% in 2022, boosting demand for communication and collaboration tools
Cloud storage usage among enterprises has grown by over 25% annually since 2019, reaching an estimated 4.3 zettabytes in 2023
The volume of digital advertising spend in Asia-Pacific is expected to surpass $250 billion by 2024, making it the largest regional market
The revenue generated from digital subscriptions for media content is projected to reach $120 billion globally by 2026, with video and news leading
The global voice recognition market in TMT is expected to reach $27 billion by 2027, with applications in customer service and media
Nearly 60% of telecom revenue in 2022 came from mobile data services, underscoring the shift from voice to data-centric services
The number of global digital video viewers is projected to reach 2.8 billion in 2025, accounting for nearly 35% of internet users
The global online advertising expenditure in the telecom sector reached $120 billion in 2022, driven by increased mobile ad investments

Market Growth and Revenue Interpretation

Despite consolidating into a $4.7 trillion industry, the TMT sector is riding a digital rollercoaster—shrinking smartphone shipments by 3% even as streaming, gaming, and cloud services propel global revenues into new heights, illustrating that in the world of bits and bytes, growth often comes from innovation rather than hardware sales.

Technology Adoption and Usage

The number of broadband subscriptions worldwide has exceeded 1.2 billion in 2023, with substantial growth in developing countries
The total number of digital media users experiencing augmented reality (AR) applications is expected to reach 2.4 billion by 2024
The adoption rate of blockchain technology in the TMT industry was around 25% in 2023, primarily for cybersecurity and media rights management
As of 2023, about 40% of media companies have implemented AI-powered content recommendation systems, increasing user engagement

Technology Adoption and Usage Interpretation

As the TMT industry surges into a digital age where over a billion broadband subscriptions connect the world and nearly a quarter of media companies harness AI to enchant audiences, blockchain’s embrace for cybersecurity and rights management signals a digital arms race—highlighting that in this era, staying ahead means innovating at the speed of AR, AI, and blockchain.