Core Insights - The total national data production in China reached 41.06 ZB in 2024, marking a 25% year-on-year increase, with a per capita data production of approximately 31.31 TB, also reflecting a growth of 25.17% [2][3] Data Production and Growth - The national data production volume has surpassed 40 ZB for the first time, with a growth rate increase of 2.56 percentage points compared to the previous year [2] - The total computing power in 2024 reached 280 EFLOPS, with intelligent computing power accounting for 32% of this total, indicating a significant enhancement in data processing capabilities [2] Sector and Regional Distribution - Data production is concentrated in major economic provinces, with Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang, Henan, and Sichuan accounting for 57.45% of the national total [4][5] - The financial sector remains a leader in data production, with the financial cloud market projected to reach $5.23 billion in the second half of 2024, reflecting an 11% year-on-year growth [6] Emerging Trends and Technologies - The rapid development of artificial intelligence has led to a 40.95% increase in data used for AI training and inference, with smart home and connected vehicle data growing at 51.43% and 29.28%, respectively [3] - New sectors such as low-altitude economy and robotics are emerging as significant contributors to data production, with growth rates exceeding 30% [3] Data Utilization and Market Dynamics - The report indicates that only 2.9% of the produced data is stored, highlighting a significant underutilization of data resources [7] - Active data utilization has improved, with a 22.73% increase in active data volume, and over 66% of leading enterprises have purchased data [8] Future Projections - The national data production is expected to continue growing, with projections indicating it may exceed 50 ZB by 2025, driven by emerging industries such as autonomous driving and low-altitude economy [9] - The data industry in China is anticipated to reach a scale of 7.5 trillion yuan by 2030, with over 190,000 related enterprises currently operating in the sector [9]
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