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Wearables have grown from a niche gadget category into a major consumer technology market spanning smartwatches, fitness bands, earbuds, smart glasses, and health-focused connected devices. In 2026, the strongest way to frame the industry is through current shipment growth and the shift toward more health-centered and AI-enabled products.
Quick Answer (2026): The global wearables market remained in growth mode through 2025. IDC said global wearable shipments reached 136.5 million units in Q2 2025, up 9.6% year over year, while the global wrist-worn device market shipped 45.6 million units in Q1 2025.
| Metric | Figure | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Global wearable shipments | 136.5 million units | Q2 2025 |
| Year-over-year shipment growth | 9.6% | Q2 2025 |
| Global wrist-worn shipments | 45.6 million units | Q1 2025 |
| Wrist-worn shipment growth | 10.5% | Q1 2025 |
| China wearable shipments | 73.9 million units | 2025 forecast |
The wearables market is now far larger than the old 2015 to 2020 shipment figures in the original draft. IDC said the category shipped 136.5 million units in Q2 2025, showing that demand remains strong even as some subcategories mature.
Smartwatches and fitness bands remain core to the category. IDC said the global wrist-worn device market shipped 45.6 million units in Q1 2025, up 10.5% from a year earlier.
China continues to be one of the most important regions in wearables. IDC projected the country’s wearable device market would reach 73.9 million units in 2025, supported by strong demand for both smartwatches and wristbands.
In 2026, wearables are increasingly moving beyond simple step counting. The strongest growth themes are health tracking, AI-enhanced insights, and newer form factors such as smart glasses and more advanced sensor-based devices.
IDC said the global wearables market shipped 136.5 million units in Q2 2025.
IDC reported 45.6 million wrist-worn devices shipped in Q1 2025.
IDC projected China’s wearable device market would reach 73.9 million units in 2025.
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