Quantum Computing Statistics / Forecast

Introduction to Quantum Computing

Quantum Computing Statistics, Forecasts, & Facts

Market size forecasts

  • The Global Quantum Computing Market was valued at $89 million in 2016 and is projected to reach $949 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 30% from 2017 to 2025 (MarketWatch)
  • McKinsey claims that automotive will be one of the primary value pools for quantum computing with a high impact noticeable by about 2025. They also estimate $2 billion to $3 billion economic impacts of related technologies for the automotive industry by 2030. (McKinsey)
  • There could be between 2,000 and 5,000 quantum computers worldwide by 2030.  (McKinsey, Consultancy.co)

Adoption

  • Out of the players working on and innovating in quantum computing, the majority are startups (40%) and universities (33%)
    (PwC)
  • The number of qubits in quantum computers has been increasing dramatically from 2 qubits in 1998 to 128 qubits in 2019.
    (Statista)

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