Global Crypto Ownership Reaches 562 Million: 6.8% of World Population Now Own and Use Digital Currencies

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.

‘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.