China's Operational Industrial Robot Stock Exceeds 2 Million Units, Ranking First Globally

The "World Robotics Report 2025" released by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) on the 25th shows that China's stock of operational industrial robots exceeded 2 million units in 2024, ranking first in the world.

The report states that the global stock of operational industrial robots reached 4.664 million units in 2024, a 9% increase compared to the previous year. China's stock of operational industrial robots rose to a record 2.027 million units.

"China's strategy to modernize its manufacturing base has reached a new milestone in the automation process," said IFR President Takayuki Ito. "China's robot stock doubled within three years, exceeding 1 million units in 2021 and reaching 2 million units in 2024."

The report also shows that 542,000 new industrial robots were installed globally in 2024, more than double the figure from ten years ago. Among these, China installed 295,000 new units, accounting for more than half, followed by Japan (44,500 units), the United States (34,200 units), and South Korea (30,600 units). Geographically, Asia accounted for 74% of newly installed robots globally, while Europe and the Americas accounted for 16% and 9% respectively.

The report points out that the transition towards digitalization and automation across numerous industries is driving rapid growth in demand for industrial robots. It is forecast that global industrial robot installations will grow by 6% in 2025, reaching 575,000 units, and are expected to exceed 700,000 units by 2028.