100+ Technology Statistics 2025
The impact of technology on modern life continues to grow every year. Since the acceleration of the digital boom at the start of the 21st century, technology has advanced at an unprecedented rate and now forms an integral part of many people’s workplace, social, and personal lives.
The advancements of generative AI since 2022 suggest that the influence of technology will only increase further in the coming years, further redefining the requirements and possibilities of numerous day-to-day tasks.
But will technology usage change society for the better? This page covers a range of key technology statistics to help us explore that question, including data related to the global technology market size, technology usage stats, and facts about technology addiction.
Top 10 must-know technology statistics you’ll find interesting #
- Global spending on IT systems is projected to surpass $5.6 trillion in 2025 – up 10% from 2024.
- Services are the most heavily invested sector of IT, with a projected global expenditure of over $1.7 trillion in 2025.
- The average North American and European business is expected to allocate 19% of its IT budget to software and the same amount to hardware in 2025.
- Nearly two-thirds (64%) of companies expect their IT budgets to increase in 2025 – down 2% from 2024.
- There were 5.56 billion global internet users in February 2025 – a year-on-year increase of 2.4%.
- Over nine in 10 (91%) companies engaged in some form of digital initiative, like automation, in 2024.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the most searched-for technology topic in 2024, with average global monthly searches of over 668,000.
- Generative AI had the biggest growth in average monthly searches between 2022 and 2024, rising by 2,806%.
- Over 377,000 computer and IT positions are expected to open in the US annually between 2022 and 2032.
- A third (33%) of college students in the US considered digital learning technology to be “very important” in education in 2024.
Technology market statistics #
Recent technology statistics projected that global spending on IT systems would surpass $5.6 trillion in 2025. If these projections prove correct, it will represent a rise of around 10% from 2024 and mark the second consecutive year that global spending has exceeded $5 trillion.
Overall spending on global IT systems between 2017 and 2025 #
| Year | Overall spending on IT systems ($trillion) |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.54 |
| 2018 | 3.71 |
| 2019 | 3.82 |
| 2020 | 3.87 |
| 2021 | 4.40 |
| 2022 | 4.53 |
| 2023 | 4.90 |
| 2024 | 5.11 |
| 2025* | 5.62 |
(Source: Statista)
*Projected figures
IT spending has increased steadily since 2017, when it stood at just over $3.5 trillion. A four-year rise of nearly a quarter (+24%) saw spending surpass $4 trillion ($4.4 trillion) for the first time in 2021, with spending rising a further 11% by 2023 ($4.9 trillion).
If the latest protections for 2025 are accurate, global IT spending will increase by around $2.1 trillion between 2017 and 2025 – a jump of more than half (+59%) in eight years.
Which area of technology is the most invested in worldwide? #
IT services are the most heavily invested area in the information technology sector, with projected global expenditure of over $1.7 trillion in 2025. This would mark a rise of around 9% from 2024 and a climb of almost 86% from 2017.
Additionally, it would mean that IT services are responsible for nearly a third (31%) of the projected combined spending on IT systems globally ($5.62 trillion).
Global expenditure on IT by technology type from 2017-25 #
| Year | Total global spending on data center systems ($bn) | Total global spending on devices ($bn) | Total global spending on software ($bn) | Total global spending on IT services ($bn) | Total global spending on communication services ($bn) | Overall spending on IT systems ($bn) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 181 | 369 | 665 | 931 | 1,390 | 3,538 |
| 2018 | 210 | 419 | 712 | 993 | 1,380 | 3,714 |
| 2019 | 215 | 477 | 712 | 1,040 | 1,370 | 3,817 |
| 2020 | 179 | 529 | 697 | 1,070 | 1,400 | 3,872 |
| 2021 | 190 | 732 | 808 | 1,208 | 1,459 | 4,397 |
| 2022 | 227 | 766 | 811 | 1,306 | 1,423 | 4,528 |
| 2023 | 236 | 693 | 974 | 1,504 | 1,492 | 4,898 |
| 2024 | 329 | 734 | 1,092 | 1,588 | 1,372 | 5,115 |
| 2025* | 406 | 810 | 1,247 | 1,731 | 1,424 | 5,618 |
(Source: Statista)
*Projected figures
Spending on all key areas of IT systems increased consistently between 2017 and 2025. Communication services had the second-highest projected spending for 2025, at $1.42 trillion. While this represents an increase of around 4% from 2024, it is only the third time in nine years that communication services have not been the highest individual area for IT systems spending.
Spending on software is projected to surpass a trillion for the second consecutive year in 2025, marking a rise of around 14% from 2024 and a nearly 88% jump from 2017. Although the projected global spend on devices ($810 billion) in 2025 is over a third (35%) lower than software spending, it represents an eight-year rise of more than double (120%) from 2017.
Data center systems had the lowest projected spending for 2024, at just under $406 billion. This was over four times less than the projected spend for IT services, accounting for 7% of the total spending on IT systems. Nevertheless, this means that spending in this area has more than doubled (127%) in the previous five years.
What IT services are businesses spending the most money on? #
The average North American or European company is expected to allocate nearly a fifth (19%) of its IT budget to software projects in 2025, based on data from Statista. This was the same amount expected to be allocated to hardware projects, making these two areas responsible for almost two-fifths (38%) of the average expected IT spend combined.
Average IT budget allocation expected by North American and European businesses in 2025 #
Hosted and cloud-based projects had the next highest percentage, with the typical company expecting to allocate 15% of their annual budget to this area. This was 2% more than IT Labor (13%), which was the only other area expected to account for more than a tenth of the total budget.
At the other end of the scale, internal services and telecommunications were each expected to make up just 8% of company IT spending in 2025 – less than half the total for software and hardware projects.
How have businesses’ technology budgets changed over time? #
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of companies expected their IT budget to increase in 2025 – a rise of 10% from 2023 but a year-on-year fall of 2%. This is 11% more than those who answered the same in 2022 and nearly double the number who expected their budget to increase in 2021 (33%).
Percentage of North American and European companies expecting IT budget changes by year, 2020-2025 #
| Year | Percentage of companies who expected their IT budget to increase | Percentage of companies who expected their IT budget to stay the same | Percentage of companies who expected their IT budget to decrease | Percentage of companies who were unsure what would happen to their IT budgets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44% | 44% | 8% | 3% |
| 2021 | 33% | 46% | 17% | 4% |
| 2022 | 53% | 35% | 7% | 5% |
| 2023 | 54% | 40% | 6% | 0% |
| 2024 | 66% | 30% | 4% | 0% |
| 2025 | 64% | 33% | 4% | 0% |
(Source: Statista)
A third (33%) of companies expected their IT budget to stay the same in 2025, representing a 3% rise from the previous year but a 7% fall from 2023. This means that more than 19 in 20 (97%) businesses expected their IT budgets to either increase or stay the same in 2025.
Just 4% of businesses expected their budgets to decrease in 2025, which was less than a quarter of the total who felt the same way in 2021 (17%) and 2% less than in 2023 (6%).
What are the biggest technology companies? #
A 2023 report from Zippia found that the US tech industry accounts for over a third (35%) of the world market. According to Companies Market Cap, the traditional “Big Five” technology companies – Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Apple, Microsoft, and Meta (Facebook) – had a collective market cap of over $13 trillion in February 2025.
Of these, Apple had the highest overall market cap, at nearly $3.5 trillion. This not only makes Apple the biggest tech company in the world but also the biggest company overall – around 8% more than second-placed NVIDIA.
NVIDIA has broken the dominance of the Big Five in recent years, obtaining an overall market cap of $3.18 trillion – 4% more than third-placed Microsoft ($3.05 trillion). Microsoft’s total is around a quarter (25%) more than Amazon’s ($2.43 trillion) and over a third (34%) more than Alphabet, which had the fourth and fifth highest market caps, respectively.
The tech companies with the highest global market cap, 2025 #
Despite an overall market cap of around $1.8 trillion, Meta’s total was roughly a quarter (25%) less than the number for Amazon, making it the sixth highest overall. Nevertheless, this was over half (56%) more than seventh place Tesla and over two-thirds (69%) more than TSMC in eighth.
Rounding off the top 10 tech companies is Tencent, with the Chinese company holding an overall market cap of just under $500 billion. While this is nearly seven times less than Apple, it is still the 17th highest market cap of any company worldwide.
Overall, tech companies account for 90% of the 10 biggest companies worldwide.
Technology usage statistics #
The latest technology statistics show that there are approximately 5.56 billion internet users around the world, as of February 2025. This equates to over two-thirds (67.9%) of the global population.
Mobile phone use is even more prevalent than the internet, with around 5.78 billion, or seven-tenths (70.5%) of the population, using a mobile phone.
Global use of the internet, mobile phones, and social media in 2025 #
| Technology | Total number of people who use this technology globally (billions) | Percentage of the global population using the technology |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 5.56 | 67.9% |
| Mobile phone | 5.78 | 70.5% |
| Social media | 5.24 | 63.9% |
(Source: Data Reportal)
Social media usage figures were also vast, totalling 5.24 billion. This amounted to just under two-thirds (63.9%) of the population and means that over nine-tenths (94%) of the world’s internet users also use social media.
How has internet use changed over time? #
The number of internet users has continued to climb since 2018, when the global number stood at approximately 3.82 billion. A near 9% (8.6%) rise in 2019 would take the total past four billion (4.15 billion) for the first time, with a further 8.9% climb in 2020 bringing the total to 4.52 billion.
Global internet users, 2018-2025 #
| Year | Total number of internet users worldwide (billions) | Increase from the previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.82 | 7% |
| 2019 | 4.15 | 8.6% |
| 2020 | 4.52 | 8.9% |
| 2021 | 4.87 | 7.7% |
| 2022 | 5.09 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 5.33 | 4.7% |
| 2024 | 5.43 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 5.56 | 2.4% |
(Source: Data Reportal)
After surpassing the five billion mark in 2022, the rate of growth began to slow, rising 4.7% in 2023 and then just 1.9% in 2024. The latest figure of 5.56 billion (+2.4%) marks the second consecutive year that growth was below 3%.
Technology adoption statistics #
Recent technology statistics found that over nine in 10 (91%) surveyed companies are engaged in some form of digital initiative in 2024, with 87% of business leaders considering digitization a top priority.
Statista findings, reported by ClickLearn in 2024, stated that just under nine-tenths (89%) of businesses have adopted a digital-first strategy, with over a third (37%) of CEOs citing digital transformation projects as one of their top agendas.
What were the most trending technology subjects in 2024? #
AIPRM conducted a study of 100 keywords relating to prominent technology subjects to see which were the most searched for by people globally. The study found that artificial intelligence (AI) was the leading technology-based subject for global searches in 2024.
With an average monthly search volume of over 668,000, AI had over two-fifths (42%) more searches than any other subject and was the only one with more than half a million monthly searches.
Space technology had the second-highest search volumes, with just over 469,000 – 42% more than third-placed digital health (329,374).
The technology keywords with the most global searches, 2024 #
The only other subjects with over a quarter of a million average searches were food technology and electric vehicles (EVs), with monthly volumes of 276,226 and 261,221, respectively – both less than half the total for AI.
Rounding off the top 10 was cryptocurrency, with just over 157,000 average monthly searches. This was around 5% less than ninth-placed smart home technology and over a tenth (11%) fewer than data privacy.
Keep up to date with the latest developments in the world of Artificial Intelligence with our extensive AI statistics page.
What technology subjects increased in interest in 2024? #
Monthly searches for generative AI soared from just over 2,000 in 2022 to over 58,000 in 2024 – a 2,806% surge. This increase is over 40 times more than any other technology-related keyword in the study, highlighting the generative AI boom since 2022.
The technology subjects with the biggest increase in global searches, 2022-24 #
| Subject | Average number of monthly global searches in 2022 | Average number of monthly global searches in 2024 | Percentage increase in average monthly global searches from 2022-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generative AI | 2,013 | 58,495 | 2,806% |
| AI-powered Cybersecurity | 1,575 | 2,542 | 61% |
| Emotional AI | 10,057 | 15,629 | 55% |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 471,190 | 668,212 | 42% |
| Environmental AI | 27,869 | 32,219 | 16% |
(Source: AIPRM)
AI-powered cybersecurity had the second-highest growth, rising by just over three-fifths (61%) to reach 2,542 monthly searches in 2024. Though emotional AI saw higher monthly searches (15,600), its growth over this period was slightly slower (55%).
Artificial intelligence’s search volumes rose over two-fifths (42%) between 2022 and 2024 to surpass 650,000. This makes artificial intelligence the only keyword in the study with search volumes above 100,000 to achieve growth over this period.
Rounding off the top five, environmental AI increased by 16% to surpass 32,000 monthly searches. The fastest growing non-AI keyword was decentralized finance, with an 8% climb to 38,100, making it the sixth highest in growth.
Find out more about the growing popularity of generative AI in our comprehensive generative AI statistics page.
What technology subjects decreased in interest in 2024? #
Monthly searches for the Metaverse fell by almost 89% between 2022 and 2024, dropping from over 100,000 to just under 11,000. This was the biggest decline of any keyword in our study – 2% more than non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which dropped by 87%.
The technology subjects with the biggest decrease in global searches, 2022-24 #
| Subject | Average number of monthly global searches in 2022 | Average number of monthly global searches in 2024 | Percentage change in average monthly global searches from 2022-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metaverse | 100,882 | 10,668 | -89% |
| Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) | 25,083 | 3,256 | -87% |
| Graph Analytics | 3,892 | 825 | -79% |
| Insurtech | 6,364 | 1,354 | -79% |
| Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) | 6,475 | 1,659 | -74% |
(Source: AIPRM)
Graph Analytics fell 79% between 2022 and 2024, taking its average monthly searches below a thousand (825). Though Insurtech endured an identical percentage drop, its monthly searches remained higher, at over 1,300.
Distributed ledger technology had the fifth biggest decline, with search volumes falling by around three-quarters (74%) – 15% less than Metaverse.
What are the most popular apps worldwide? #
We conducted a study featuring 40 countries to find the most popular free apps. Instagram was the only app to feature in the top 100 most downloaded apps in 39 of the 40 nations studied – more than any other app. Of the 39 countries Instagram featured, it had an average position of 14.03.
The 10 most popular free apps worldwide, 2024 #
| Free app | Number of countries the app appeared in the top 100 most downloaded apps (out of 40) | Average position of the app across all countries |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | 14.03 | |
| WhatsApp Messenger | 37 | 10.24 |
| Threads | 37 | 8.65 |
| ChatGPT | 37 | 8.57 |
| Telegram Messenger | 36 | 19.28 |
| 36 | 16.47 | |
| Zoom Workplace | 34 | 56.94 |
| Netflix | 32 | 52.00 |
| Google Chrome | 32 | 29.97 |
| X | 31 | 55.32 |
(Source: AIPRM)
WhatsApp, Threads, and ChatGPT all featured in the top 100 for 37 countries, which was the joint-second highest total. Of these, ChatGPT had the highest average placement, at 8.57 – nearly two places better than WhatsApp’s average of 10.24.
The only other apps to appear in the top 100 lists of more than 35 countries were Telegram and Facebook, each featuring in 36. However, Facebook ranked higher on average, with a placement of 16.47 compared to Telegram’s 19.28.
Technology adoption rate statistics #
According to technology adoption statistics from Statista, 86.4% of businesses plan to adopt digital platforms and apps between 2023 and 2027, making it the top choice among survey respondents – 5.5% more than the next most popular answer.
Around four-fifths (80.9%) cited adopting education and workforce deployment technologies, closely followed by big-data analytics at 80%.
Percentage of companies likely to adopt different technology types between 2023 and 2027 #
Over three-quarters (76.8%) of businesses plan to adopt the Internet of Things and connected devices between 2023 and 2027. This was slightly more than the number planning to implement cloud computing (76.6%).
E-commerce and digital trade was the final technology cited by more than three-quarters of businesses, with a total of 75.3% – over 10% less than the number who chose digital platforms and apps.
By comparison, at the other end of the scale, just over half (51.3%) said they planned on adopting robots and non-humanoid technology by 2027.
Technology industry statistics #
The latest technology statistics published in Forbes projected that over 377,000 computer and IT positions will open in the US each year between 2022 and 2032.
The fastest-growing jobs are predicted to be:
- Information security analysts (up 32% from 2022-32)
- Software developers, testers, and quality assurance analysts (+25%)
- Computer and information research scientists (+23%)
The report also found that tech professionals earn some of the highest average wages of any occupation, with a median annual salary of over $104,000. This is more than double (+117%) the median salary for all jobs, which stood at just over $48,000 in May 2023.
Technology in the workplace statistics #
Recent technology stats show that US net tech employment reached an estimated 9.6 million in 2023, representing an increase of 1.2% from the previous year and equating to around 5.9% of the overall US workforce.
A further 3.1% increase was expected for 2024, which would take the total to around 9.9 million.
Employment rate of various US tech sectors, 2023-24 #
| Type of tech employment | Estimated employment rate in 2023 | Projected employment rate in 2024 | Projected increase between 2023 and 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC, semiconductor, components, and tech manufacturing | 1.1 million | 1.2 million | 20,948 |
| Telecom, cloud, infrastructure, data processing, and hosting | 1.6 million | 1.6 million | 37,650 |
| IT and custom software services | 3 million | 3.1 million | 116,547 |
| Product software | 648,374 | 685,517 | 37,143 |
(Computing Technology Industry Association)
IT and custom software services made up the highest proportion of the US tech workforce in 2023, employing around three million people. This equated to almost a third (31%) of the overall net tech employment in the US. In 2024, this sector was projected to grow by over 3%, reaching 3.1 million.
The combined employment for telecoms, cloud, infrastructure, data processing, and hosting stood at 1.6 million in 2023. This was the second-highest of any category and the only other one with employment figures above 1.5 million. An increase of around 2% was anticipated in 2024, equating to just under 38,000 additional workers.
The only other IT sector with over a million employees in 2023 was PC, semiconductor components, and tech manufacturing, with a combined employment rate of around 1.1 million. An increase of just over 20,000 employees in 2024 was expected to take this figure closer to 1.2 million.
Our AI in the workplace statistics page has all the key stats and facts shaping the future of employment in an AI world.
Tech industry employment statistics #
More than half (55%) of the technology workers in the US work for companies that don’t belong to the technology sector, with the remaining 45% working for designated tech companies (e.g., Google, Apple, Microsoft). This outlines the demand for tech workers across various industries in the modern day.
The working habits of US technology professionals and companies #
More than three-fifths (61%) of jobs in US technology companies are occupied by technology professionals, with the remaining 39% taken up by non-tech professionals in roles like sales, marketing, or HR.
Which US state has the highest number of technology professionals? #
California was the only US state with more than a million employees in technology-based roles in 2023. With a net-tech employment figure of 1.53 million, California employed at least 63% more technology workers than any other state.
The US states with the highest net technology employment, 2023 #
Texas had the next highest tech employment figures, employing just over 936,000 workers – two-thirds (+63%) more than third-placed New York (574,225). Florida was the final US state to record a net technology employment figure above 500,000, with a total of 532,760 – around two-fifths (40%) more than fifth-placed Virginia.
Rounding off the top 10 were Pennsylvania and Georgia, with 313,152 and 312,010 people employed in the tech industry, respectively. This means that the combined net tech employment of these two states was less than half the total of California.
Which state has the highest proportion of workers in tech roles? #
Nearly a tenth of workers in Washington and the District of Columbia were technology professionals in 2023. Each state had 9.4% of its workforce employed in tech roles, which was the joint-highest of any state and 0.5% more than anywhere else.
The US states with the highest proportion of workers in tech-based jobs, 2023 #
Virginia had the next highest proportion of tech workers, at 8.9% – 0.4% higher than fourth-place Colorado. There were three other states with technology employment rates of at least 8%, they were:
- Massachusetts (8.3%)
- New Hampshire (8.1%)
- Maryland (8%)
Rounding off the top 10 was Oregon, with a tech employment rate of 6.7%. This was 2.7% less than Washington and the District of Columbia, making Oregon the only state in the top 10 with less than 7% of its workforce hired in tech-based roles.
Women in tech statistics #
A 2024 report from the Women Tech Network found that women held just over a third (35%) of US tech jobs at the end of 2023. This figure was identical to the combined number of jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) held by women.
Women also have a minority share of jobs in major tech companies, compared to men. Among the traditional ‘Big Five’ tech companies (Amazon, Meta, Apple, Alphabet, and Microsoft), women held less than half of the jobs in every company.
Amazon had the highest proportion of female staff, with a total of 45%. This is 8% more than the rest of the Big Five and the only one with more than two-fifths of female employees. Despite this, just under three in 10 (29%) leadership positions at Amazon were occupied by women – 6% less than Meta (34%).
The percentage of female employees in the US among the traditional Big Five tech companies #
Meta had the next highest percentage of female employees, at 37% – 3% more than third-placed Apple. Meta was also the only company to have more than a third of its leadership positions held by women.
Alphabet (Google) had the lowest percentage of female employees, with a total of 33%, which is fractionally lower than Microsoft’s (33.1%). However, Microsoft had the lowest percentage of women in leadership, totaling just over a quarter (26%). This is 2% less than the next highest company (Alphabet), at 28%.
Gender gap in technology statistics #
Analysis of technology statistics shows that women account for just over a fifth (21.3%) of people who earned a Bachelor’s degree in computer and information sciences. While this number rises slightly to 22% for engineering and engineering technology degrees, it highlights the gap between men and women in tech-based higher education.
Additionally, women are 1.6 times more likely to face layoffs than men, with layoffs often occurring because of a woman’s typically lower seniority. The Women Tech Network also found that tech layoffs in 2022 disproportionately affected women, where around seven in 10 (69.2%) lost their jobs.
Technology statistics show that 65% of tech recruiters acknowledge bias in hiring, and two-thirds (66%) of women report lacking clear career advancement paths within their companies. Reflecting these challenges, a 2020 report from Accenture found that half of women in tech roles leave the field by age 35.
The report also found that in less-inclusive college environments, over two-thirds (67%) of women of color working see a clear pathway from studying tech, engineering, or math to a related career, compared with 79% of other women.
When compared to more-inclusive environments, the number of women of color who saw a clear career pathway jumped to 92%, which is on par with other women.
A 2021 report from McKinsey found that 52 women are promoted to a manager role for every 100 men in the tech industry. This is around 40% lower than the cross-industry total, which is 86 women for every 100 men.
How are women in tech paid compared to men? #
Women are not only underrepresented in tech, but they also tend to be paid less. The average annual salary of $60,828 for a female STEM professional is over a quarter (-28%) lower than the male average of $85,000.
The average salary for a US STEM professional by gender and ethnicity, 2024 report #
The gap increases further for Latina and Black women in tech, who earn an average annual salary of $52,000 – around 15% less than the overall female average and nearly two-fifths (39%) lower than men.
Technology in education statistics #
Recent technology statistics found that the global education technology (EdTech) market was projected to be valued at $251.1 billion in 2024. This would be an increase of $30.6 billion from the previous year – a rise of nearly 14%.
The global value of the EdTech market, 2023-2033 #
The global market is expected to rise consistently between 2024 and 2033, with projections suggesting it will surpass $400 billion for the first time in 2028 (+68%) before exceeding $500 billion in 2030.
If the projected figure of $810.3 billion for 2033 proves correct, the global EdTech market will almost quadruple in value from 2023 to 2033 (+267%).
EdTech usage statistics #
A 2024 report from Market.us Scoop found that EdTech usage among K-12 schools has increased by 99% since 2020. Despite this, over a third (36%) of teachers have heard of EdTech but don’t know what it is, and over a tenth (14%) have never heard of it.
Six in 10 (60%) academy school teachers don’t think there is enough training for EdTech. Comparatively, nearly eight in 10 (79%) of students believe it helps them prepare for exams and tests.
The report also found that:
- 79% of teachers are using EdTech daily.
- 81% of students consider technology important for doing homework.
- 71% of respondents strongly agree that technology increases their engagement with course materials.
- 58% of professors said that technology is helpful in the teaching process.
What are students’ views on technology in education? #
Seven in 10 (70%) US students believe they are using the right amount of digital learning technology in their education – more than triple the number who would like to use more (18%).
The usage preferences of digital learning technology among US students #
Though less than a fifth (18%) of students said they’d like to use more digital learning technology, this was more than those who would prefer to use less digital tech in their studies (12%).
Views on the importance of digital learning technology among US college students #
A third (33%) of college students in the US considered digital learning technology to be very important in education, according to a 2024 report by Market.us Scoop. This was 2% more than those who considered it moderately important (31%) and around double the total who answered extremely important (16%) or slightly important (15%).
Overall, this means that 19 in 20 (95%) US college students believe digital learning technology holds at least some importance in education, compared to just 5% who felt the technology held no importance at all.
Technology addiction statistics #
A 2024 report from Virtual Addiction claimed that over a third (35%) of people have internet addiction, with just under a third (31%) of Americans saying that they’re online ‘almost constantly’.
Over four-fifths (85%) of Americans go online daily, with 80% of Gen Z checking their phone within five minutes of receiving a notification. The same technology report found that teenagers have an average of eight hours of screen time per day, with two-fifths (40%) of people aged 18-22 saying they’re addicted to social media.
Statistics on the effects of technology by age #
Analysis of technology statistics shows that almost half (48%) of surveyed Millennials are worried about their technology use having negative health effects – at least 11% more than any other generation in the study.
Percentage of people worried about the effects of technology by generation #
Over two-thirds of Gen X (37%) respondents were concerned about the effects of technology, which was 15% more than the number of Baby Boomers who felt the same (22%).
Just 15% of Mature respondents were worried about technology’s health effects – over three times less than Millennials.
Technology and mental health statistics #
A 2024 report found that one in three people claimed that social media had a negative effect on their mental health.
People with internet addiction were also found to be over twice as likely to have sleep problems than those who don’t. Over two-thirds (68%) of young adults with smartphone addiction sleep poorly, compared to less than three-fifths (57%) of people without.
The report also found that:
- Roughly 30% of people with smartphone addiction live an unhealthy lifestyle, with more fast food and less exercise.
- Over one in three people report that they’ve experienced daytime sleepiness due to late-night phone use.
- Over 30% of those with smartphone addiction experience depression symptoms.
- Teens who spend more than four hours per day on their phones are more likely to have suicidal thoughts.
Child technology addiction statistics #
A 2022 report from Parenta found that over half (53%) of children aged 3-4 go online nearly eight hours per week. In addition, over nine in 10 (94%) children aged 8-11 use the internet nearly 13.5 hours a week.
The internet usage habits of children by age, 2022 #
Almost all (99%) children aged 12-15 go online for nearly 21 hours per week – 5% more than the number of 8-11 year-olds who were online almost 13.5 hours a week.
Technology FAQs #
What is technology?
Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes and problem-solving. As such, technology can come in numerous forms and be used for various purposes. Some of the main examples of technology include:
- Computers
- Smartphones
- The Internet
- Artificial intelligence and assistive technologies
- Fiber optics
- Electrical devices
- Energy conversion
What is information technology?
Information technology refers to a set of related fields (usually computerized) used to store, process, transmit, and retrieve data for a range of purposes. Examples of information technology include:
- Computer systems
- Programming
- Digital storage
- Software
- Apps
What companies are in the technology field?
The field of technology includes some of the biggest companies from around the world. From computer companies like Apple and Microsoft to e-commerce brands like Amazon and social media platforms like Meta, technology is one of the leading areas for business today.
How many jobs are available in technology?
Recent technology statistics projected that there’d be 9.9 million jobs in the US technology industry in 2024, representing a 3.1% rise from 2023 (9.6 million). In terms of available jobs, an online report found that there were 1.7 million vacant technology jobs around the world in 2024, with 438,000 in the US.
What is AI technology?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the process of machines (usually computerized) simulating human intelligence to perform various functions. As such, AI technology can be used to replicate, augment, enhance, or streamline an array of tasks traditionally carried out by humans.
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How has the development of technology affected our wellness?
Technology has impacted our wellness in numerous ways, including:
- Developing improved machines and equipment for healthcare and medical practices.
- Assisting with the development of medicines and treatments.
- Delivering wearable devices that track fitness, exercise levels, heart rate, and sleep quality.
- Creating easier research tools for professionals to develop their healthcare approach.
- Offering access to more and better information on healthcare, fitness, and mental wellbeing, helping individuals manage their health more effectively.
As technology develops, it will likely become even more effective in assisting our wellness in these areas and many others.
What is assistive technology?
Assistive technology is any device or system used to aid a person with disabilities in performing certain activities and living more independently. Assistive technology can be used to improve people’s functionality and capabilities in numerous areas, including fitness, employment, education, and leisure.
Examples of assistive technology (or things that can be used as assistive technology) include:
- Speech generating devices
- Voice recorders and audio players
- Timers
- Enlarged paper/workspaces
- Screen magnifiers
- Stairlifts
- Adaptive keyboards
- Braille displays
- Electric mobility chairs
What is technology?
Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes and problem-solving. As such, technology can come in numerous forms and be used for various purposes. Some of the main examples of technology include:
- Computers
- Smartphones
- The Internet
- Artificial intelligence and assistive technologies
- Fiber optics
- Electrical devices
- Energy conversion
What is information technology?
Information technology refers to a set of related fields (usually computerized) used to store, process, transmit, and retrieve data for a range of purposes. Examples of information technology include:
- Computer systems
- Programming
- Digital storage
- Software
- Apps
What companies are in the technology field?
The field of technology includes some of the biggest companies from around the world. From computer companies like Apple and Microsoft to e-commerce brands like Amazon and social media platforms like Meta, technology is one of the leading areas for business today.
How many jobs are available in technology?
Recent technology statistics projected that there’d be 9.9 million jobs in the US technology industry in 2024, representing a 3.1% rise from 2023 (9.6 million). In terms of available jobs, an online report found that there were 1.7 million vacant technology jobs around the world in 2024, with 438,000 in the US.
What is AI technology?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the process of machines (usually computerized) simulating human intelligence to perform various functions. As such, AI technology can be used to replicate, augment, enhance, or streamline an array of tasks traditionally carried out by humans.
If you’re interested in maximizing the impact of AI technology on your day-to-day life, explore the wide range of powerful features offered by AIPRM.
How has the development of technology affected our wellness?
Technology has impacted our wellness in numerous ways, including:
- Developing improved machines and equipment for healthcare and medical practices.
- Assisting with the development of medicines and treatments.
- Delivering wearable devices that track fitness, exercise levels, heart rate, and sleep quality.
- Creating easier research tools for professionals to develop their healthcare approach.
- Offering access to more and better information on healthcare, fitness, and mental wellbeing, helping individuals manage their health more effectively.
As technology develops, it will likely become even more effective in assisting our wellness in these areas and many others.
What is assistive technology?
Assistive technology is any device or system used to aid a person with disabilities in performing certain activities and living more independently. Assistive technology can be used to improve people’s functionality and capabilities in numerous areas, including fitness, employment, education, and leisure.
Examples of assistive technology (or things that can be used as assistive technology) include:
- Speech generating devices
- Voice recorders and audio players
- Timers
- Enlarged paper/workspaces
- Screen magnifiers
- Stairlifts
- Adaptive keyboards
- Braille displays
- Electric mobility chairs
Glossary #
Generative AI #
Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can generate text, images, videos, and code by following human prompts.
Information Technology (IT) #
IT is the blanket term for a set of fields, including computers, software, programming languages, information processing, and data storage.
Internet of Things #
The Internet of Things is a term that describes any physical objects that are equipped with sensors, software, or other technologies for connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the Internet.
Some examples of items included in the Internet of Things are smartphones, wi-fi routers, wearable digital devices (e.g. smart watches), and smart kitchen appliances.
Software #
Software refers to the programs, data sets, and other information used to run and perform certain tasks on a computer.
Hardware #
In technology terms, hardware refers to the physical components of a computer or computerized device, such as the motherboard, graphics card, hard drive, speakers, and keyboard.
Sources and Methodology #
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