A new report by GSMA Intelligence, titled Economic Growth and the Digital Transformation of Enterprises 2025, highlights a major shift in the global economy, with mobile technologies and 5G poised to contribute 8.4% of total GDP—up from 5.8% in 2024. This underscores the increasing role of digital transformation in shaping industries worldwide.
🚀 Key Industries Driving This Growth:
✅ Manufacturing:
- Contributes 23% of global GDP and is rapidly adopting IoT, robotics, and big data.
- A $2.1 trillion GDP boost is expected by 2030.
- Potential $400 billion in cost savings annually.
✅ Financial Services:
- Currently 7% of global GDP, undergoing rapid transformation through AI, blockchain, and cloud computing.
- Digital transformation to drive nearly $900 billion in additional GDP by 2030.
- $140 billion in indirect revenue growth through real-time data and AI integration.
✅ Automotive:
- Represents 3% of global GDP, shifting toward connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles.
- $600 billion GDP increase expected by 2030.
- 5G-driven smart automotive factories to generate $45 billion in annual savings.
✅ Aviation:
- Contributes 1% to global GDP, leveraging 5G and AI-powered automation for operational efficiency.
- $200 billion in GDP uplift by 2030.
- Smart airports to save $10 billion annually with IoT sensors and AI-driven security.
5G: The Backbone of Digital Transformation
As industries evolve, 5G is at the heart of transformation, with 85% of enterprises recognizing it as critical to their digital strategy. Its ultra-fast connectivity, low latency, and IoT enablement are accelerating automation, AI adoption, and Industry 4.0 innovations.
MWC25 Barcelona: Showcasing Connected Industries
🌍 At MWC25 Barcelona, the GSMA Connected Industries initiative will highlight real-world applications of 5G, IoT, and AI across manufacturing, fintech, smart mobility, and aviation. Industry leaders will explore solutions for factory automation, fraud prevention, smart airports, and autonomous vehicles.
🛠 Join the Conversation: Businesses and policymakers must collaborate to overcome barriers such as high implementation costs and lack of technical expertise. Initiatives like GSMA’s Connected Communities are fostering innovation through industry partnerships.
The Future is Now
With $11 trillion at stake, 5G and digital transformation will shape the future of the global economy. The time to invest, innovate, and collaborate is now.
Learn More: Visit GSMA Connected Communities
