Number of Humanoid Robots Sold Worldwide Reached 7 Thousand in 2025
Data from the International Federation of Robotics revealed that the humanoid robot market is still in its infancy and the vast majority of shipments are concentrated in a single country.
According to data from the International Federation of Robotics, 7 thousand humanoid robots were sold worldwide in 2025. Approximately 97 percent of these shipments were carried out by China.
Global Humanoid Robot Sales
While robotics companies are getting closer to humanoid robot production day by day, existing models continue to see demand. According to data shared by the International Federation of Robotics, a total of 7 thousand humanoid robots were sold worldwide in 2025.
China's Dominance in the Market
The overwhelming majority of global humanoid robot shipments were made by China. China, positioned as the world's largest industrial robot market, drew attention by single-handedly accounting for approximately 97 percent of total shipments.
Humanoid Robot Criteria and the Future
According to the International Federation of Robotics, for a robot to be considered humanoid, it must have a human-like appearance and be able to operate autonomously in environments designed for humans. This data shows that humanoid robots still constitute a very small portion of the global robot population.