Worldwide data creation 2010-2024 (in zettabytes)

Volume of information created and consumed globally to reach 59 zettabytes (ZB) in 2020 forecast by IDC with continued growth through 2024.

Based on forecast and compound annual growth rate identified by source.
Chart: CBL Data Recovery/Platter Chatter Source: IDC Worldwide Global DataSphere Forecast, 2020–2024