China Dominates Global Industrial Robot Installations with 59% Share
Summary
China accounted for 59 percent of global industrial robot installations in 2025, with 354,000 units installed, according to the World Robotics 2026 report. The International Federation of Robotics says the market still has room to grow as labor shortages and industrial modernization drive further automation.
Key Points
- China installed 354,000 industrial robots in 2025, representing 59 percent of global installations, according to the World Robotics 2026 report.
- Domestic robot suppliers in China increased their installations by 15 percent to 195,000 units, or 55 percent of the total market.
- The International Federation of Robotics says China’s industrial robot market remains unsaturated and could grow 5 to 10 percent annually until 2029.
- Demand is especially strong in the electrical and electronics, motor vehicle, metal, and machinery industries.
