Five Million Robots Now Operate in Factories Globally
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The number of industrial robots operating in factories around the world reached a record level of 5 million in 2025, up 9% from the previous year. Over 600,000 new robots were installed in a single year, on the basis of the acceleration of global industrial automation, according to figures published on Thursday by the International Robotics Federation (IFR).
Five Million Industrial Robots Are Now Operating in Factories Worldwide
In 2025, the global stock of industrial robots hit five million units, with rapid growth led by China and varying adoption rates across major manufacturing regions, highlighting evolving factory automation landscapes.
The latest figures from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) show that the number of new industrial robots in Denmark fell by 7 percent from 2024 to 2025. In Europe as a whole, the decline was 14.2 percent. On the other hand, installations in Asia grew by 14 percent and the USA by 9 percent, while the global market set a record with more than 600,000 installed industrial robots. The figures can be interpreted in several ways. The pessi…
Industrial Robotics Hits Record 5 Million Operational Units Worldwide
The global operational stock of industrial robots surged 9% to a record 5 million units in 2025. This was driven by an 11% jump in annual installations: Factories worldwide installed more than 600,000 new units over the year. The post Industrial Robotics Hits Record 5 Million Operational Units Worldwide appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
Industrial robot installations rise 11% as global stock hits 5 million – report
The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide reached a record five million units in 2025, according to the World Robotics 2026 Report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
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