Global IT spending is expected to increase sharply in 2025

4 March 2025

Research and advisory firm Gartner estimates in its latest forecast that global IT spending will increase by 9.8% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching a staggering $5.61 trillion (S$61.5 trillion).

Generative AI is having an impact on IT spending, and as a result of the AI ​​revolution, companies are estimated to spend 23.2% more on data center systems. Despite this increase, the segment represents the smallest spending item.

The distribution by expense item according to Gartner’s forecast:

 Expenditures 2024Increase 2024 (%)Expenditures 2025Increase 2025 (%)
IT services1,588 trillions USD5,60%1,731 trillions USD9,00%
Communication services1,372 trillions USD2,30%1,424 trillions USD3,80%
Software1,092 trillions USD12,0%1,247 trillions USD14,20%
Hardware0,734 trillions USD6,00%0,810 trillions USD10,40%
Data Center Systems0,329 trillions USD39,40%0,405 trillions USD23,20%
Total IT expenses5,115 trillions USD7,7%5,62 trillions USD9,80%

Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 9.3% in 2025