From AI Insider · Greg Bock · · 40s
South Korea Leads Global Robot Density Rankings
South Korea tops global industrial robot density with 1,066 robots per 10,000 workers, as manufacturing automation expands worldwide.
In brief
South Korea tops global industrial robot density with 1,066 robots per 10,000 workers, as manufacturing automation expands worldwide. South Korea leads global industrial robot density at 1,066 robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees, with China's density rising 147% to 193 units. Originally reported by AI Insider.
Global Robot Density Rankings
South Korea leads with 1,066 robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees, followed by Singapore at 873 and Germany at 469.
“Tracking robot density creates a level playing field for global analysis by adjusting the number of operational industrial robots against every 10,000 employees in the manufacturing sector.”
Regional Robot Density Growth
Robot density rose 35% in the EU, 24% in North America, and 47% in Asia between 2020 and 2025.
China's Robot Density Surge
China recorded a 147% increase in robot density to 193 robots per 10,000 manufacturing workers, ranking 19th globally.
What to remember
South Korea leads global industrial robot density at 1,066 robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees, with China's density rising 147% to 193 units.
