The fact that our lives are increasingly intertwined with the internet requires no proof. As an interesting exercise, each reader might try to calculate the time spent online and the areas this time is distributed across. For a broader perspective on humanity’s immersion into the internet, take a look at this kaleidoscope of statistical facts from various sources, compiled by the Pitch Avatar team.
- 65% of students prefer at least partial online learning (McKinsey).
- The online presentation software market in 2023 was approximately $1.84 billion. The market is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 10.4% until 2030 (Value Market Research).
- Global revenue from online food and beverage delivery orders was estimated at $923.1 billion in 2023. This figure is projected to grow to $1.465 trillion by 2027 (Statista).
- The number of people using online dating services in 2023 was estimated at 384 million. These services are most popular in the USA, where about 21.9% of the population uses them (HauckSpirit).
- The online gambling market was valued at $60.63 billion in 2023. It is expected to reach $103.74 billion by 2028, with an average annual growth rate of 11.34% (Mordor Intelligence).
- The number of subscriptions to streaming video services worldwide reached 1.8 billion in 2023 (Exploding Topics). The streaming video market was valued at $554.33 billion in 2023. It is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 19.3%, reaching $1.902 trillion by 2030 (Fortune Business Insights).
- The online travel and tourism market reached $475 billion in 2023. It is expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030 (Statista).
- The number of online gamers grew from 1.07 billion to 1.13 billion in 2023. This number is expected to reach 1.17 billion by 2024 (Statista). The global online gaming market revenue was $26.14 billion in 2023 (Statista).
- The e-commerce market is estimated to be $6.27 trillion in 2024. It is expected to reach $8.48 trillion by 2029 (Mordor Intelligence).
We hope these facts will aid you in making decisions for the current year. For example, you might consider “hiring” the AI assistant, Pitch Avatar, if you haven’t done so already.
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