The statistic shows three growth scenarios for global augmented and virtual reality device unit shipments from 2016 to 2020. In the high-adoption scenario, shipments of VR/AR devices are forecast to reach 64.4 million units in 2020.
Projected scenarios of virtual and augmented reality device shipments worldwide from 2016 to 2020 (in millions)*
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Projected scenarios of virtual and augmented reality device shipments worldwide from 2016 to 2020 (in millions)*
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* Data is based on forecasts developed by ABIresearch.
Low adoption: Only innovators purchase VR/AR;
Medium adoption: Both innovators and early adopters purchase VR/AR;
Widespread adoption: Including innovators, early adopters, and an early majority.
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Analysis Group, & KZero. (February 16, 2016). Projected scenarios of virtual and augmented reality device shipments worldwide from 2016 to 2020 (in millions)* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 30, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/615871/global-virtual-and-augmented-reality-device-unit-shipments/
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