Right now, in 2013, 80 “things” per second are connecting to the internet. Next year that number will reach almost 100 per second, and by 2020, more than 250 things will connect each second.
Add all of these numbers up, and we believe that more than 50 billion things will be connected to the internet by 2020. Today we’re launching the Cisco Internet of Everything (IoE) Connections Counter so that we can watch in real time as everything comes online.
By the way, what are all of these “things”? Mobile devices, parking meters, thermostats, cardiac monitors, tires, roads, cars, supermarket shelves, and yes, even cattle. The list is endless, and it just keeps getting longer and more interesting. Literally, by the second.
Even more exciting is when all of these things are combined with people, process and data via the network to deliver transformational value to the world by improving the way we make decisions, saving us time and money, and so much more. That’s the Internet of Everything, and its value increases every time we connect the unconnected.
So we’re paying close attention. The connections counter will help us keep track of exactly where we are in this journey, starting now and continuing through 2020.
We encourage you to keep track as well. Cisco invites journalists, analysts and other interested parties to check out the IoE Connections Counter and to feature it in your own content.
Let the countdown to 2020 and 50 billion connections begin!
Our methodology: To estimate the number of connected objects during 2013-20 we first estimated the total number of ‘things’ in the world and then determined the proportion of connected things. For 2012, we had estimated the total number of ‘things’ in the world to be 1.5 trillion and the number of connected objects to be 8.7 billion, implying 0.6% penetration rate of connected objects. We expect the number of things to reach 1.8 trillion in 2020, growing 3% annually. Subsequently, we have assumed that connectivity costs will decline by 25% annually during 2013-20. Conservatively, we assume the price-elasticity of demand to be ~1 and consequently expect annual growth in number of things to be 25% CAGR during 2013-20. Based on these assumptions, we estimate that the number of connected objects to reach ~50 billion in 2020 (or 2.7% of the total things in the world).
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There are 5.35 billion internet users worldwide.
How many internet users are there in the world in 2024? ›
As of April 2024, there were 5.44 billion internet users worldwide, which amounted to 67.1 percent of the global population. Of this total, 5.07 billion, or 62.6 percent of the world's population, were social media users.
Which country uses the most internet in the world? ›
Which Country Has the Most Internet Users? Perhaps unsurprisingly, given its enormous population, China leads the way for global internet users with an estimated 1.05 billion.
How many devices are connected to the internet in 2024? ›
| Characteristic | Connected devices in billions |
|---|
| 2025* | 20.1 |
| 2024* | 18 |
| 2023 | 15.9 |
| 2022 | 13.8 |
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Two-thirds of the world is now online
Data from a variety of reputable sources including the ITU, GSMA Intelligence, and Eurostat indicate that the number of people using connected technologies reached 5.44 billion at the start of April 2024, which equates to 67.1 percent of the world's total population.
Will there be internet in 2050? ›
Our forecast is that in these years, traditional computers and phones will become obsolete. The internet will offer immersive experiences driven by augmented and virtual reality, allowing us to interact naturally through voice commands, gestures, or even thoughts.
Where will the internet be in 50 years? ›
In 50 years, internet use will be nearly as pervasive and necessary as oxygen. Seamless connectivity will be the norm, and it may be impossible to unplug. From amazing advancements to dystopian developments, experts imagine a wide array of possible scenarios for the world 50 years in the future.
Which country is no 1 in Internet speed? ›
Countries With Fastest Internet Speed
Monaco is at the top of the list with the highest broadband speed of 261.82 Mbps. Singapore follows closely with a broadband speed of 255.83 Mbps while Hong Kong comes in third, delivering an average speed of 254.70 Mbps.
Which country has the most free internet? ›
Freedom House Index: countries with the highest internet freedom 2023. In 2023, Iceland was the worldwide leader in terms of internet freedom. The country ranked first with 94 index points in the Freedom House Index, where each country received a numerical score from 100 (the freest) to 0 (the least free).
Which country has the lowest internet users? ›
Countries With Lowest Number of Internet Users in 2021
- The Maldives remained the country with the least internet penetration, with a subscriber base of 931,000 users.
- Nicaragua ranks second among the countries with the least internet penetration.
The amount of time users spend on the internet varies by age group, but on average, people spend 6.5 hours on the internet every day, according to the Global Web Index. However, individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 spend an additional 2.5 hours more time online than those between the ages of 55 and 64.
Where does most internet traffic come from? ›
As of 2023, roughly 65% of all internet traffic came from video sites, up from 51% in 2016. In 2022, roughly 47% of all traffic was estimated to be from automated bots.
How old is the internet? ›
January 1, 1983 is considered the official birthday of the Internet. Prior to this, the various computer networks did not have a standard way to communicate with each other. A new communications protocol was established called Transfer Control Protocol/Internetwork Protocol (TCP/IP).
Which country uses the internet most? ›
China leads the world with the highest number of internet users, but only slightly more than half of its total population uses the internet.
What country is going fully digital? ›
The island nation of Tuvalu is set to become the world's first digital nation. Due to rising sea levels, portions of the island are regularly uninhabitable, and, without significant interventions, the entire country is expected to be underwater by the end of the century.
Is 90% of money digital? ›
Approximately 90% of the world's currency is in digital form, existing solely on computer systems and hard drives. This implies that the majority of earnings, transactions, and purchases are conducted electronically, with only around 8% of the global currency being physical money.
How many people are on Earth in 2024? ›
The projected world population on Jan. 1, 2024, is 8,019,876,189, an increase of 75,162,541 (0.95%) from New Year's Day 2023. During January 2024, 4.3 births and 2.0 deaths are expected worldwide every second.
What happens in an internet minute in 2024? ›
A lot happens every minute online. People are checking emails, sending text messages, buying something for their home, watching TikTok videos, and much, much more. And, in the last year, the time we've spent online has only increased. In fact, online content consumption has increased by 30% in the last year.
How many people online by 2030? ›
Humans On The Internet Will Triple From 2015 To 2022 And Hit 6 Billion. 7.5 billion Internet Users by 2030.
How many devices are connected to the world in 2025? ›
According to Statistica [20] report, in 2025, the total number of connected devices in the world will be approximately 75.44 billion.
