IFR: around 7,000 humanoid robots sold worldwide in 2025
Last year, about 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), which leads Reuters. According to IFR rules, to meet the criteria of a humanoid robot, the device must have a human-like appearance and function autonomously in an environment designed for humans.
Last year, about 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), which leads Reuters. According to IFR rules, to meet the criteria of a humanoid robot, the device must have a human-like appearance and function autonomously in an environment designed for humans. The presence of lower limbs is not necessary.
Suzanne Biller, head of IFR, said despite strong sales, the number of humanoid robots is still a small fraction of the total. In 2024, about 542,000 standard industrial robots were installed worldwide. A further 199,000 service robots were sold for use in transport, hospitality and cleaning. IFR data for 2025 on industrial and service robots will be released on September 24.
IFR statistics are based on data from suppliers and national industry associations. It does not include humanoid robots for consumer and military purposes, and medical robots are counted separately.
Bank of America Global Research researchers believe that the spread of humanoid robots is “notably higher.” According to their forecasts, in 2026, 90,000 humanoid robots will be sold in the world, and by 2030 sales will reach 1.2 million units.
Eugene Hvostik
