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Global industrial robot stock hits record 5 million units
The global operational stock of industrial robots reached a record 5 million units in 2025, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). This 9% year-on-year increase was driven by an 11% rise in annual installations, with over 600,000 new units deployed worldwide.
China remains the dominant leader in the sector, accounting for 59% of global deployments. In 2025, China installed 354,000 industrial robots, a 20% increase from the previous year. The demand in China is primarily driven by the electronics, automotive, and machinery industries.
The United States has become the second-largest market, installing approximately 38,500 units, a 12% increase. This growth moved Japan to the third position, as its installations fell by 19% to roughly 36,200 units. South Korea also saw a slight decline in installations.
In contrast, the European market experienced a contraction. Total installations in Europe fell by 14% to 73,000 units. Germany remains the largest European market despite an 8% decline, while Italy and Spain also reported decreases in robot adoption.
The IFR forecasts continued growth, predicting that annual installations will reach 655,000 units in 2026 and potentially 806,000 units by 2029, fueled by demographic shifts and the need for resilient supply chains.
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China · European Central Bank · European Union · Germany · International Federation of Robotics · Jane Heffner · Japan · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] European robot installations decreased by 14% to 73,000 units in 2025. www.upday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Industrial automation is advancing at an accelerated pace. www.atualidadepolitica.com.br · www.interempresas.net
- [● 5 SOURCES] Chinese domestic manufacturers accounted for 55% of the market share in China in 2025. financije.hr · www.atualidadepolitica.com.br · www.interempresas.net · www.zvornikdanas.com · cafebiz.vn
- [● 8 SOURCES] The total global stock of industrial robots in operation reached approximately 5 million units by the end of 2025. financije.hr · www.atualidadepolitica.com.br · www.interempresas.net · www.upday.com · dominicanaaldia.com · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Global industrial robot installations increased by 11% in 2025, reaching 603,000 units. financije.hr · www.zvornikdanas.com · www.atualidadepolitica.com.br · www.interempresas.net · www.upday.com · +4 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The United States ranked second globally in robot installations with 38,500 units. www.upday.com · www.thescxchange.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] China installed 354,000 industrial robots in 2025, representing 59% of global installations. financije.hr · www.zvornikdanas.com · www.atualidadepolitica.com.br · cafebiz.vn · www.interempresas.net · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Japan's industrial robot installations fell by 19% to approximately 36,200 units in 2025. www.atualidadepolitica.com.br · www.interempresas.net · www.upday.com · dominicanaaldia.com · www.thescxchange.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The IFR predicts that industrial robot installations will increase by 9% in 2026, to 655,000 units. dominicanaaldia.com · financije.hr · vanguardia.com.mx