(China, 27th) The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) released the "World Robotics Report 2025" on the 25th, showing that the number of industrial robots in operation in China surpassed 2 million units in 2024, ranking first in the world.
According to the report, the global stock of industrial robots in operation reached 4.664 million units in 2024, an increase of 9% over the previous year, with China's number rising to a record 2.027 million units.
In addition, 542,000 new industrial robots were installed globally last year, more than doubling the figure from ten years ago. Of these, China installed 295,000 units, accounting for more than half, followed by Japan (44,500 units), the United States (34,200 units), and South Korea (30,600 units).
Regionally, Asia accounted for 74% of newly installed robots worldwide, while Europe and the Americas accounted for 16% and 9%, respectively.
IFR President Takayuki Ito commented that China's robot stock doubled in three years, from 1 million units in 2021 to over 2 million units last year, indicating that the country's strategy to modernize its manufacturing base has reached a new milestone in the automation process.
According to the report, the global stock of industrial robots in operation reached 4.664 million units in 2024, an increase of 9% over the previous year, with China's number rising to a record 2.027 million units.
In addition, 542,000 new industrial robots were installed globally last year, more than doubling the figure from ten years ago. Of these, China installed 295,000 units, accounting for more than half, followed by Japan (44,500 units), the United States (34,200 units), and South Korea (30,600 units).
Regionally, Asia accounted for 74% of newly installed robots worldwide, while Europe and the Americas accounted for 16% and 9%, respectively.
IFR President Takayuki Ito commented that China's robot stock doubled in three years, from 1 million units in 2021 to over 2 million units last year, indicating that the country's strategy to modernize its manufacturing base has reached a new milestone in the automation process.