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IFR Releases Global Robot Density Data, With Western Europe Leading at 267 Units
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) released data on global robot density on April 8, 2026. In 2024, Western Europe had 267 robots per 10,000 employees, ahead of North America (204) and Asia (131).
What happened
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) released data on global robot density on April 8, 2026.
Why it matters
The data provide a regional comparison of the number of robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees. Western Europe led in 2024 with 267, ahead of North America and Asia. The figures offer a way for companies and industry observers to assess regional differences in automation using a common benchmark adjusted for workforce size.
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Translated from the Japanese original: /news/ifr-sekai-no-robotto-mitsudo-wo-happyou-seiou-ga-267-dai-de-eba83e. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.