Technology and Development. 100 Interesting Statistics

Connectivity & Access:

1. Globally, ~5.3 billion people use the internet (66% of the world population).

2. Mobile broadband subscriptions exceed 8 billion globally.

3. Fixed broadband subscriptions surpass 1.4 billion.

4. ~97% of the world's population lives in an area with at least 2G mobile coverage.

5. Only ~53% of households globally have a computer.

6. The average global internet speed is ~40 Mbps.

7. ~4 billion people globally do not have internet access.

8. Digital gender divide: Globally, 259 million fewer women than men use the internet.

9. ~75% of the world's population owns a mobile phone.

10. Smartphone penetration globally is ~65%.

11. Internet penetration in Africa is ~40%.

12. Internet penetration in North America is ~94%.

13. ~95% of the world's population has access to electricity.

14. Only ~30% of the rural population in developing countries have access to internet.

15. Cost of 1GB of mobile data varies from ~$1 in India to ~$25 in some African countries.

Impact on Economy & Jobs:

16. AI could add ~$15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

17. Automation could displace up to 800 million jobs globally by 2030.

18. By 2025, AI is predicted to create 133 million new jobs globally.

19. The global market for robotics is expected to reach ~$80 billion by 2025.

20. The global market for IoT is projected to reach ~$1 trillion by 2025.

21. E-commerce sales globally are expected to reach ~$6 trillion by 2024.

22. The digital economy accounts for ~15% of global GDP.

23. ~60% of jobs in developed countries require digital skills.

24. ~85 million jobs are expected to be displaced by automation by 2025.

25. ~97 million new roles may emerge that are more adapted to the new division of labour between humans and machines.

26. By 2030, the global middle class is expected to reach 5.2 billion, driven by technological advancements.

27. The global gig economy is estimated to be worth ~$347 billion.

28. Remote work has increased by ~300% since 2010.

29. ~70% of companies are considering implementing "smart office" technologies.

30. The global market for 3D printing is expected to reach ~$55.8 billion by 2027.

Impact on Development:

31. Mobile money transactions in developing countries exceed ~$700 billion annually.

32. Technology can reduce poverty by up to 20%.

33. Precision agriculture using technology can increase crop yields by up to 30%.

34. Telemedicine can improve access to healthcare for ~1 billion people.

35. Online education platforms have reached ~200 million learners globally.

36. Technology can reduce the cost of education by up to 50%.

37. ~80% of people in developing countries have access to mobile banking.

38. Technology can reduce the cost of disaster relief by up to 70%.

39. ~60% of NGOs use technology for fundraising and outreach.

40. Technology can improve access to clean water for ~500 million people.

41. ~70% of the world's refugees have access to mobile phones.

42. Technology can reduce maternal mortality rates by up to 20%.

43. ~90% of small businesses in developing countries use mobile technology.

44. Technology can improve access to justice for ~1 billion people.

45. ~80% of governments use technology for citizen engagement.

Education & Skills:

46. Global spending on EdTech is projected to reach ~$400 billion by 2025.

47. ~70% of students use mobile devices for learning.

48. Online learning platforms have seen a surge of ~500% in users since 2020.

49. ~65% of employers look for digital skills in job applicants.

50. The global skills gap is estimated to cost ~$5 trillion annually.

51. ~80% of jobs in the future will require STEM skills.

52. ~90% of teachers believe that technology improves student engagement.

53. ~75% of students believe that technology helps them learn more effectively.

54. ~60% of parents believe that technology is essential for their children's education.

55. ~85% of educational institutions use learning management systems.

Healthcare:

56. The global telehealth market is projected to reach ~$250 billion by 2025.

57. Wearable health tech market is expected to reach ~$50 billion by 2025.

58. AI in healthcare market is projected to reach ~$34 billion by 2025.

59. ~70% of doctors use mobile devices in their practice.

60. ~60% of patients are comfortable using telehealth services.

61. Digital health market is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~25% in the next few years.

62. ~40% of hospitals use AI for diagnosis and treatment.

63. ~80% of pharmaceutical companies use AI for drug discovery.

64. ~90% of healthcare organizations use electronic health records.

65. Global spending on healthcare is expected to reach ~$10 trillion by 2022.

Agriculture & Environment:

66. Precision agriculture market is expected to reach ~$20 billion by 2025.

67. Smart farming market is projected to reach ~$15 billion by 2025.

68. ~60% of farms use technology for crop management.

69. ~70% of farmers use mobile devices for information access.

70. Technology can reduce water usage in agriculture by up to 30%.

71. Technology can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture by up to 20%.

72. Renewable energy capacity has increased by ~200% in the last decade.

73. Global investment in clean energy reached ~$300 billion in 2021.

74. Electric vehicle sales have increased by ~100% annually in recent years.

75. Smart city technologies market is expected to reach ~$400 billion by 2025.

Cybersecurity & Privacy:

76. Global cybersecurity market is projected to reach ~$300 billion by 2025.

77. The average cost of a data breach is ~$4 million.

78. ~80% of organizations have experienced a cyberattack in the last year.

79. ~60% of consumers are concerned about their online privacy.

80. ~70% of organizations are investing in AI-powered cybersecurity solutions.

81. Global spending on cybersecurity is increasing by ~10% annually.

82. ~90% of data breaches are caused by human error.

83. ~50% of organizations use cloud-based cybersecurity solutions.

84. ~75% of consumers are aware of data privacy regulations.

85. ~80% of organizations have a dedicated cybersecurity team.

General Tech Trends:

86. Global spending on digital transformation is expected to reach ~$3.4 trillion in 2026.

87. Cloud computing market is projected to reach ~$800 billion by 2025.

88. Big data analytics market is expected to reach ~$100 billion by 2025.

89. Global spending on AI is projected to reach ~$110 billion by 2024.

90. The global augmented reality (AR) market is expected to reach ~$300 billion by 2030.

91. The global virtual reality (VR) market is projected to reach ~$50 billion by 2025.

92. Global spending on blockchain technology is expected to reach ~$20 billion by 2024.

93. The global market for drones is projected to reach ~$40 billion by 2025.

94. Global spending on smart home devices is expected to reach ~$100 billion by 2025.

95. The global market for autonomous vehicles is projected to reach ~$60 billion by 2025.

Impact on Society:

96. Social media users globally exceed 4.6 billion.

97. ~60% of the world's population uses social media.

98. ~70% of consumers use social media to research products and services.

99. ~80% of businesses use social media for marketing.

100. ~41% людей во всем мире используют голосовые помощники, такие как Siri или Alexa, не реже одного раза в день.