A new report reveals that 562 million people globally now own digital currencies, an increase from 420 million in 2023, making up 6.8% of the world’s population. Asia is at the forefront of this growth, with North America close behind. Overall, cryptocurrency adoption is rising worldwide, with notable increases seen across all continents.
Global Crypto Ownership Reaches 562 Million: 6.8% of World Population Now Own and Use Digital Currencies
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‘562 Million People Across the Globe Own Some or Various Forms of Digital Currencies’
Triple A, a fintech company that enables businesses to process digital currency payments and payouts, recently published a report, titled “The State of Global Cryptocurrency Ownership in 2024,” showing an “in-depth look at cryptocurrency ownership trends across the global and their evolving role within the financial ecosystem.” Eric Barbier, founder and CEO of Triple-A, stated in the forward of the report:
Today, 562 million people across the globe own some or various forms of digital currencies, up from 420 million in 2023. In other words, 6.8% of the entire world population own and use digital currencies.
“Asia is leading this surge, with crypto ownership rising from 268.2 million to 326.8 million, a 21.8% increase. This growth highlights Asia’s significant role in shaping the digital currency landscape,” the report states. “North America follows closely, with ownership climbing from 52.1 million to 72.2 million, a 38.6% increase.”
The report further highlights that cryptocurrency ownership in South America surged from 25.5 million to 55.2 million, a 116.5% increase. Europe also saw significant growth, with numbers rising from 30.7 million to 49.2 million, a 60.3% increase. Africa experienced a moderate rise from 40.1 million to 43.5 million, an 8.5% increase. In Oceania, interest more than doubled, growing from 1.4 million to 3.0 million, a 114.3% increase. The report concludes:
Overall, the global adoption of cryptocurrencies is on the rise, with significant growth observed across all continents. This widespread increase underscores the expanding role of digital currencies in the global financial ecosystem.
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