The first website was hosted on Tim Berners-Lee’s NeXT computer at CERN in 1991. Today there are over 1.11 billion websites across the globe and the web hosting market has grown to become a $126.41 billion industry. This industry is projected to cross the $500 billion milestone by the end of 2032.
AWS leads the web hosting market, controlling 11.42% of the total share and hosting over 114.5 million websites, out of 330,000 providers. When it comes to the number of registered domains, .com dominates the list with an impressive 44.4% market share.
In this blog, we have listed some of the important and intriguing web hosting statistics that will help you make the right decision while picking a hosting service for your website. Business owners must check these statistical data to improve their website’s performance by choosing a hosting service with a great uptime guarantee and other key features.
Top Web Hosting Statistics in 2024
- In 2024, there are over 1.11 billion websites, but only 17% are active.
- The projected market size of the web hosting industry in 2024 is $126.41 billion.
- AWS is the most popular web hosting service company worldwide with an 11.4% market share.
- There are over 779.2 million registered domains worldwide as of 2024.
- The United States has over 145.3 million registered domains, the highest in the world.
- Shared hosting dominates the web hosting industry with around 37.64% market share.
Number of Web Hosting providers globally
- As of 2024, there are over 330,000 web hosting providers globally and they host more than 571.92 million websites.
- There are around 1.11 billion websites globally in 2024, a 2.78% increase from 2023. Out of this 1.11 billion, only about 17% of the websites are active.
| Total No. of Websites (Globally) | Active Websites | Inactive Websites |
| 1.11 billion | 193.89 million (17%) | 925.13 million (83%) |
- About 175 new websites are created every minute, which means 252,000 new websites emerge on the web every single day.
Sources: HostingAdvice, Siteefy, Netcraft
Market size of Web Hosting Services in 2024
The web hosting industry’s market size is witnessing rapid year-on-year growth and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.5% until 2032 to cross the half-a-trillion mark in valuation. Here are some interesting insights about the market size of the web hosting industry:
- The global market size of web hosting services is expected to hit $126.41 billion in 2024, a 16.47% increase from $108.54 billion in 2023.
- In 2022, the global market size of web hosting services was around $94.64 billion. The industry witnessed a massive 33.57% jump in just two years, showing a high adoption rate among businesses worldwide.
- The market value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.5% from 2024 to 2032 and reach a whopping $527.07 billion.
Sources: Fortune Business Insights
Web Hosting Services Market Share Statistics in 2024
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Cloudflare Hosting hold a significant share of the overall web hosting market. Below are some important statistics about the market share of different web hosting service providers:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) dominates the global web hosting service industry with a market share of 11.36%, followed by AWS Global Accelerator and Google with 8% and 5.33% share, respectively.
- Google Cloud and Cloudflare Hosting are ranked 4th and 5th with a market share of 5.04% and 3.89%, respectively.
The table below shows the market share of different web hosting service providers worldwide:
| Web Hosting Service Provider | Current Global Market Share (%) |
| AWS | 11.36% |
| AWS Global Accelerator | 8% |
| 5.33% | |
| Google Cloud | 5.4% |
| Cloudflare Hosting | 3.89% |
| GoDaddy | 2.26% |
| 1and1 | 1.1% |
| Squarespace Hosted | 0.94% |
| 403 Error | 1.66% |
| Domain Not Resolving | 26.34% |
- 1/4th of the entire global web hosting market is dominated by the top 10 hosting service providers.
Sources: Built with Trends, FinancesOnline
Web Hosting Industry Revenue Statistics 2024
The revenue of the global web hosting industry has grown at an impressive rate over the past few years. Reports indicate that this trend will continue, with double-digit growth projected through 2029. Here are some of the intriguing web hosting industry revenue statistics you must know:
- The worldwide revenue of the web hosting industry is projected to cross $159.9 billion in 2024, a 22.91% increase from $130.10 billion in 2023.
- The revenue of the web hosting industry grew at a CAGR of 25.45% from 2020 to 2023.
- Revenue is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.35% from 2024 to 2029, reaching $355.80 billion by the end of 2029.
Let’s check the past and future prediction data of the worldwide revenue of the web hosting industry over the years:
| Year | Worldwide Revenue of the Web Hosting Industry | Year-on-Year Change (%) |
| 2020 | $59.14 billion | 12.56% |
| 2021 | $69.37 billion | 17.30% |
| 2022 | $96.91 billion | 39.71% |
| 2023 | $130.10 billion | 34.28% |
| 2024* | $159.90 billion* | 22.91%* |
| 2025* | $192.80 billion* | 20.57%* |
| 2026* | $232.20 billion* | 20.40%* |
| 2027* | $269.80 billion* | 16.20%* |
| 2028* | $313.30 billion* | 16.13%* |
| 2029* | $355.80 billion* | 13.55%* |
- The web hosting industry in the United States generated around $47.7 billion in revenue in 2023 and is expected to cross $58.3 billion in 2024.
The country generates over 1/3rd of the global revenue in the web hosting industry. Following the US are countries like the UK, Japan, Germany, China, France, Australia, and India.
The table below provides data on the web hosting industry revenue by different countries for 2023 and 2024 (projected):
| Country | Revenue of the Web Hosting Industry (2023) | Revenue of the Web Hosting Industry (2024)* |
| United States | $47.7 billion | $58.3 billion* |
| United Kingdom | $9.2 billion | $11.6 billion* |
| Japan | $8.4 billion | $10.1 billion* |
| Germany | $7.2 billion | $8.9 billion* |
| China | $6.4 billion | $8 billion* |
| France | $6.2 billion | $7.6 billion* |
| Australia | $3.4 billion | $4 billion* |
| India | $2.9 billion | $3.7 billion* |
Web Hosting Employee Spend Statistics
- The average spent per employee in the web hosting market was around $36.90 in 2023; it is projected to cross $44.93 in 2024, a 21.76% increase from the last year.
- Some reports suggested that the average spent per employee will reach $95.71 by the end of 2029, growing a CAGR of 16.33% in the next 5 years.
Here you can see the past and forecast records of average spending per employee in the web hosting market:
| Year | Average spending per employee over the years |
| 2029* | $95.71* |
| 2028* | $84.99* |
| 2027* | $73.80* |
| 2026* | $64.06* |
| 2025* | $53.68* |
| 2024* | $44.93* |
| 2023 | $36.90 |
| 2022 | $27.94 |
| 2021 | $20.38 |
| 2020 | $17.82 |
Source: Statista
Web Hosting Statistics by Domain Registration
When starting a website, registering a domain is essential. It establishes your online identity, strengthens brand recognition, and ensures a professional web presence. Domains protect brands’ websites from malicious attacks. There are millions of domains across the globe, like .com, .org, and others. Below are some of the important domain registration statistics you must know:
How many domains are there worldwide?
Every year millions of domains are registered worldwide that use different TLDs, like generic TLDs, country TLDs, and new gTLDs. The majority of the registered domains commonly use generic TLDs and country TLDs. Here are some of the important statistical data for you to know:
- As of 2024, there are more than 779.2 million domains registered globally, with around 43% using generic TLDs (top-level domains).
- According to previous years’ records, around 438.4 million domains were registered by the end of 2021, a massive increase of nearly 117% from 201.6 million in 2020. There were 165.96 million domain registrations in 2019.
- The total number of registered domains worldwide has increased by 77.74% within a span of just 3 years (2021 to 2024)
- Out of the total registered domains worldwide, 324.9 million domains use generic TLDs, another 305.5 million domains use Country TLDs, and the rest 148.7 million domains use New gTLDs.
Here’s the breakdown of registered domains by TLDs (Top-Level Domains):
| TLD Type | Total No. of Registered Domains |
| Generic TLDs | 324.9 million |
| Country TLDs | 305.5 million |
| New gTLDs | 148.7 million |
What are the most popular domain extensions globally?
.com is the most popular domain extension globally. Here is the statistical data and list of the most popular domains worldwide:
- The top three domains in the world are .com, .org, and .de, which own over half of the domains worldwide. The .com dominates the list and owns about 44.4% of the total domains around the globe.
- The .com domain holds nearly twice the market share of the combined total of the next nine domains on the list.
The table below shows the top 10 domains worldwide and their market share:
| Domains | Market Share in 2024 (%) | No. of Registered Domains |
| .com | 44.4% | 345.9 million |
| .org | 4.2% | 32.7 million |
| .de | 3.5% | 27.2 million |
| .ru | 3.1% | 24.1 million |
| .br | 2.9% | 22.6 million |
| .net | 2.5% | 19.5 million |
| .uk | 2.4% | 18.7 million |
| .jp | 2.1% | 16.4 million |
| .it | 1.8% | 14 million |
| .fr | 1.7% | 13.2 million |
Which country has the most registered domains?
Like revenue, the United States also dominates other countries worldwide in terms of total number of registered domains. Developing countries, like China and India, are catching up and have an impressive growth rate in the future. Check out the below-listed statistics to know the countries with the highest number of registered domains:
- In 2024, the United States has the highest number of registered domains, totaling 145.3 million. The country accounts for around 18.65% of the total number of registered domains worldwide.
- Following the US, we have Iceland and China on the 2nd and 3rd spot in the list with over 21.4 million and 19.9 million registered domains, respectively.
The table below shows the distribution of registered domains in different countries:
| Country | No. of Registered Domains |
| United States of America | 145.3 million |
| Iceland | 21.4 million |
| China | 19.9 million |
| Canada | 9.9 million |
| France | 7.8 million |
| Germany | 7.6 million |
| Japan | 7.4 million |
| United Kingdom | 7.06 million |
| Netherlands | 4.7 million |
| Italy | 4.3 million |
Source: Statista, Colorlib, Domain Name Stat
Web Hosting Statistics by Region
The North American region is far ahead of other regions in terms of revenue generation in the web hosting industry. However, when it comes to the projected growth data, Asia and Africa lead the list beating other developed regions globally. Here are some interesting web hosting statistics to know by different regions:
- North America generated the highest revenue of around $52.10 billion for the web hosting industry in 2023 and is expected to cross $63.73 billion in 2024. After North America, other regions generating significant revenue include Europe, Asia, Australia & Oceania, South America, and Africa.
- The United States accounts for 91.54% of North America’s web hosting industry revenue. The total revenue of this region is projected to reach $139.20 billion by the end of 2029, growing at a CAGR of 16.91% from 2024 to 2029.
- The European web hosting market is projected to generate a revenue of $52.02 billion in 2024 and cross $114.40 billion in 2029. Their growth will come at a CAGR of 17.07% during this period.
- The Asian region is projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.32%, while Africa is expected to see a CAGR of 19.03%, both outpacing developed regions.
Here is the table to showcase previous and projected data of the total revenue generated by different regions in the web hosting industry:
| Region | Web Hosting Industry Revenue in 2023 | Web Hosting Industry Revenue in 2024* | Web Hosting Industry Revenue in 2029* | CAGR from 2024 to 2029 |
| North America | $52.10 billion | $63.73 billion* | $139.20 billion* | 16.91% |
| Europe | $41.91 billion | $52.02 billion* | $114.40 billion* | 17.07% |
| Asia | $27.31 billion | $33.52 billion* | $77.73 billion* | 18.32% |
| Australia & Oceania | $3.56 billion | $4.20 billion* | $9.49 billion* | 17.71% |
| South America | $2.64 billion | $3.27 billion* | $7.37 billion* | 17.65% |
| Africa | $2.13 billion | $2.62 billion* | $6.26 billion* | 19.03% |
- The average spending per employee in North America’s web hosting industry was $205.7 in 2023 and is expected to rise to $249.8 by the end of 2024. Whereas, the average spending per employee in Europe and Asia is expected to reach $124.5 and $15.96 in 2024, respectively.
Source: Statista
Web Hosting Statistics by Country
Compared to all other countries globally, the United States stands tall when it comes to the overall number of web hosting providers and average spending per employee. Below are some of the important web hosting statistics by different countries for you to know:
- The United States has the most web hosting providers globally, followed by the United Kingdom and Germany. Canada, France, and China are in the 4th, 5th, and 6th spots, respectively.
- The average spending per employee in the US was $277.3 in 2023, projected to rise to $336.4 by the end of 2024, the highest globally. The UK follows closely, with an average spending of $267.2 in 2023 and an expected increase to $335.1 in 2024.
- Australia and Germany are in the 3rd and 4th spots with an expected average spending per employee of $274.9 and $197.1, respectively by the end of 2024.
The table below shows the average spending per employee in different countries for 2023 and 2024:
| Countries | Average spending per employee in 2023 | Average spending per employee in 2024* |
| United States | $277.3 | $336.4* |
| United Kingdom | $267.2 | $335.1* |
| Australia | $236 | $274.9* |
| Germany | $159.1 | $197.1* |
| Canada | $128.8 | $158.5* |
| Japan | $122.9 | $146.8* |
Source: Statista, Built with Trends
Web Hosting Statistics by Providers
Hostinger, GoDaddy, Google, and AWS are some of the popular web hosting service providers worldwide. In the below section, you can learn more about these companies:
Hostinger Statistics
Hostinger is one of the top web hosting service providers in the world with a majority of its users from the United States, Brazil, India, and the United Kingdom. More than half of the websites using its services are active. Here are some interesting statistics about Hostinger:
- Over 5.2 million websites are using Hostinger’s web hosting service. Out of which, around 3.05 million sites are live.
- Around 10,896 websites using Hostinger are in the Top 1 million list, whereas, 31 and 593 websites are in the Top 10K and 100K list, respectively.
- More than 1.46 million websites in the United States are using Hostinger, the highest of all countries worldwide, followed by Brazil, India, and the United Kingdom.
Here is the table that showcases the number of websites using Hostinger in different countries:
| Country | No. of websites using Hostinger |
| United States | 1,463,450 |
| Brazil | 260,738 |
| India | 257,028 |
| United Kingdom | 86,428 |
GoDaddy Statistics
GoDaddy is considered one of the most popular web hosting providers worldwide. A majority of websites using its hosting service fall under the Top 1 million, 100K, and 10K list, making it a reliable company. Here are some interesting statistics about GoDaddy:
- There are more than 34.2 million websites that use the web hosting service of GoDaddy, making it one of the top brands across the globe.
- Around 16.9 million out of the 34.2 million sites on GoDaddy are live. Which means, half of the websites using its services are live.
- About 1.39% of the total websites using GoDaddy’s services fall in the Top 10K list.
- More than 2.01 million sites using GoDaddy are from countries, like the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and India, which is about 6.41% of its total clients.
Google Web Hosting Statistics
Google is the second most used web hosting service provider after the Amazon Web Services (AWS). Around 9.44% of the total websites globally using its hosting services are in the Top 1 million list. Below are some of the interesting statistics about Google web hosting services:
- About 69.23 million websites worldwide use Google’s hosting services, out of which over 38.9 million sites are live.
- 1/4th of the websites using the hosting service of Google fall under the Top 10K list.
- 2.03 million websites from the United States use Google hosting services, followed by the United Kingdom with 1.12 million sites using it.
AWS Web Hosting Statistics
Amazon Web Services is the most popular web hosting service provider in the world. About a quarter of its client websites are in the Top 1 million list. Here are some important statistical data about AWS web hosting:
- AWS hosts over 116.9 million websites worldwide, making it the most used web hosting service provider. Out of these websites, around 83.04 million sites are live.
- About half of the websites using AWS fall under the Top 10K list.
- The United States and the United Kingdom are in the 1st and 2nd position on the list of the highest number of websites using AWS, with over 4.9 million and 3.1 million, respectively.
Source: Built with Trends
Web Hosting Uptime Statistics
Website uptime is highly important for brands, individuals, etc., to maintain their customer trust, revenue, and user experience. Downtime can result in loss of revenue, traffic, and data, and eventually damage the brand’s reputation. If you are a business owner or a blogger, check out the below-listed web hosting uptime statistics to choose the right web hosting provider.
- A majority of web hosting providers offer an uptime guarantee of 99%, 99.9%, 99.99%, or 99.999%. However, the actual downtime for each uptime percentage is different.
For example, 99% uptime means, your website can be down for around 7 hours 18 minutes/month or 86 hours 48 minutes/year. Similarly, 99.9% uptime indicates an actual downtime of about 43 minutes/month or 8 hours 45 minutes/year.
Further, 99.99% uptime offers an actual downtime of around 4 minutes/month or 52 minutes/year, and 99.999% uptime provides an actual downtime of 26 seconds/month or 5 minutes/year.
- 6 out of 10 Fortune 500 companies worldwide experience a downtime of at least 1.6 hours every week.
- Half of IT operators reported that their organizations have experienced at least one outage in the past three years. Further analysis revealed that power failures are the primary reason for outages in 52% of data centers worldwide.
- Reports also suggested that about 5 out of 10 outages resulting from human errors are due to data center staff performing incorrect procedures.
- 4 out of 10 online visitors reported to leave a website if it takes more than three seconds to load.
Sources: QuickSprout, Globalscape, Uptime Institute
Types of Web Hosting
There are different types of web hosting with multiple pros and cons. The section below will help you find out which type of web hosting is best for your use cases by studying their market share and other important aspects.
- Shared hosting is the most used web hosting type globally having a market share of over 37.64% due to its affordable options, making it popular among small businesses and individuals. Following closely are dedicated and collocated hosting with both having around 27.9% market share in 2024.
- Reseller hosting holds 13.6% of the market share, ranking fourth, while VPS hosting follows in fifth place with a market share of 10.3%.
The table below shows the ranking of different types of web hosting by their market share:
| Type of web hosting | Market share in the web hosting industry |
| Shared Hosting | 37.64% |
| Dedicated Hosting | 27.9% |
| Collocated Hosting | 27.9% |
| Reseller Hosting | 13.6% |
| VPS Hosting | 10.3% |
Popular Shared Hosting Statistics
Shared hosting is one of the most popular web hosting types worldwide as it allows users to host multiple websites on a single physical server. Reports revealed that the market size of shared hosting services will have steady growth in the coming years. Here are some of the interesting shared hosting statistics for you to know:
- The global shared hosting market size was around $20.29 billion in 2019 and it is expected to reach $72.2 billion by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 15%.
- 9 out of 10 websites on a shared hosting plan globally already use or plan to use GoDaddy.
- A shared hosting plan from popular web hosting providers usually ranges from $2.51 to $4.63 per month.
Popular VPS Hosting Statistics
Virtual Private Server hosting ( VPS hosting) is highly popular among developers or businesses as it offers a virtualized server environment for their applications or websites. It can be a little expensive compared to other web hosting types, like shared hosting. Below are some of the important VPS hosting statistics you should check:
- Around 6 out of 10 websites that are on a VPS hosting plan use GoDaddy.
- Generally, a user purchasing a VPS hosting plan needs to pay from $13.41 to $21.89 per month.
- Prices of entry-level and mid-range VPS hosting plans range from $13.41–$15.57/month and $21.89–$25.17/month, respectively.
Popular Dedicated Hosting Statistics
Large enterprises with high-traffic websites majorly use dedicated hosting services because they provide complete control, high performance, and enhanced security. Businesses that manage sensitive data often use dedicated hosting. Below are some notable statistics about dedicated hosting:
- Around 4 out of 10 websites worldwide that are using dedicated hosting use or plan to use GoDaddy.
- According to some reports, the projected CAGR of dedicated hosting services will be around 11.1% till 2026.
- The market share of dedicated hosting in the global web hosting industry was about 25.5% in 2021.
Sources: Stablepoint, WP Beginner, FinancesOnline
Conclusion
Despite COVID-19, the web hosting industry has grown at an impressive rate in the past few years. The projected growth rate of the industry till 2032 is around 19.5%, this shows the high adoption rate among different types of businesses as well as individuals. Web hosting service providers also help accelerate market growth by introducing affordable plans and exciting deals during festivals and major holidays. The United States currently leads in revenue generation and total domain registrations, but regions like Asia and Africa are steadily growing and are expected to enter the top three in the future.
