In 2026, it is estimated that 25 percent of people worldwide will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse for digital activities including work, shopping, education, social interaction or entertainment. Additionally, almost a third of global businesses are projected to have products and services ready for the metaverse by then.
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Gartner. (February 7, 2022). Estimated metaverse use case among consumers and businesses worldwide in 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1290160/projected-metaverse-use-reach-global-consumers-businesses/
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