Worldwide data creation 2010-2027 (in zettabytes)

Volume of information created and consumed globally to reach 147 zettabytes (ZB) in 2024 forecast by IDC with continued growth through 2027.

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Based on forecast and compound annual growth rate identified by source.

Chart: CBL Data Recovery/Platter ChatterSource: IDC DataAge 2025; IDC Worldwide Global DataSphere Forecast, 2023–2027Created with Datawrapper