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Industrial Robot Installations Surge to 542,000 in 2024

9/26/2025

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Robots Surge Globally

In 2024, industrial robot installations reached 542,000, per the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Asia 74% of deployments; Europe 16%, Americas 9%.
The United States remained Americas' largest market, 34,200 installations, down 9% from 2023.
China led with 295,000 installations (54%). EU automotive sector declined 5% (Germany -25%).
IFR projects 2025 installations at 575,000, up 6% from 2024.

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Automakers Face Challenges

European car sales fell 2.4% in H1 2025, while North America grew 2.5% and China 12%.
Chinese automakers expand in Europe, with BYD planning a Hungary factory and Chery SUVs in Poland.
Bosch will cut 13,000 German jobs to save €2.5 billion annually.
Stellantis halts European production to manage inventory; U.S. imposes 15% tariff on EU autos.

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Robots Surge Globally

In 2024, industrial robot installations reached 542,000, per the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Asia 74% of deployments; Europe 16%, Americas 9%.
The United States remained Americas' largest market, 34,200 installations, down 9% from 2023.
China led with 295,000 installations (54%). EU automotive sector declined 5% (Germany -25%).
IFR projects 2025 installations at 575,000, up 6% from 2024.

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