Every thirteenth inhabitant of the planet owns cryptocurrency

According to Bitcoin.com, a new report published by fintech company Triple A shows a rapid growth in the number of cryptocurrency holders around the world. According to the study, 562 million people own cryptocurrencies in 2024, almost 142 million more than in 2023. This means that every thirteenth person on the planet currently owns cryptocurrency. In terms of percentage, the share of the world’s population using digital money has increased from 5.4% to 6.8% in just one year.

The growth in the popularity of cryptocurrencies in Asia is particularly noticeable, as the region has long been considered a leader in the number of crypto investors. Thus, in 2023, there were 268 million digital asset owners in Asia, and in 2024, their number jumped to 327 million. The increase was almost 22%, and as noted, no other region has such growth rates.

North America ranks second in terms of the number of crypto investors, with their number increasing from 52 million to 72 million. In percentage terms, this is a 38.6% increase over the year. The growth rate in South America is also impressive — by 116.5% - the number of cryptocurrency holders there has almost doubled, reaching 55 million people.

In general, experts note that interest in digital financial assets is growing all over the world, which indicates that cryptocurrencies are firmly entering everyday life and playing an increasingly prominent role in the global financial system. According to analysts, hundreds of millions of people in every region of the world will use cryptocurrencies in the coming years.