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Global augmentedand virtual reality headset shipment 2015-2022

Forecast shipments of virtual and augmented reality headsets worldwide from 2015 to 2022 (in million units)

The data displays a forecast for the number of augmented, virtual and mixed reality headset devices expected to be shipped worldwide from 2015 to 2022. In 2022, the number of AR/VR devices shipped worldwide is expected to increase to 68.9 million units.

Augmented and virtual reality hardware sales – additional information Augmented reality is a computer-generated simulation of a real-world environment that is augmented by artificial sensory inputs, enhancing one’s perception of the reality. Virtual reality, by contrast, creates its own reality that is solely computer driven.

2015 0.7
2016 10
2017 9.6
2018 12.4
2021 59.2
2022 68.9