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Quantum Market to Hit $3 Billion by 2028

4/15/2026

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The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) released the State of the Global Quantum Industry 2026 report.
In 2025, the global quantum market reached $1.9 billion.
The quantum computing market is projected to grow 30% annually to reach $3 billion by 2028.
The global pure-play quantum workforce rose to nearly 16,500, with a shift toward business roles.
The United States leads in quantum startups while China holds 54% of patent filings.

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The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) released the State of the Global Quantum Industry 2026 report.
In 2025, the global quantum market reached $1.9 billion.
The quantum computing market is projected to grow 30% annually to reach $3 billion by 2028.
The global pure-play quantum workforce rose to nearly 16,500, with a shift toward business roles.
The United States leads in quantum startups while China holds 54% of patent filings.