Ransomware Statistics 2025: Attack Trends & Impact Analysis
In-depth analysis of ransomware attacks, payment trends, recovery statistics, and industry impact. Essential data for understanding the ransomware threat landscape.
Executive Summary
Ransomware attacks increased 41% in 2024, with the average ransom payment reaching $1.54 million. Organizations face an attack every 11 seconds, making ransomware one of the most significant cybersecurity threats.
Critical Statistics
- 2.8 million ransomware attacks in 2024
- Average ransom payment: $1.54 million
- Average downtime: 22 days
- Recovery costs: 10x the ransom amount
Attack Frequency
Ransomware attacks occur with alarming frequency across all industries.
- Attacks per year: 2.8 million
- Attacks per day: 7,700
- Attacks per hour: 320
- Attacks per minute: 5.3
- One attack every 11 seconds
Ransom Payment Statistics
- Average payment: $1.54 million (up 78% from 2023)
- Median payment: $250,000
- Highest recorded payment: $70 million
- Payment rate: 46% of victims pay
Recovery Costs
Recovery costs far exceed ransom payments:
- Average recovery cost: $15.4 million
- Downtime costs: $8,500 per hour
- Data recovery: $2.3 million average
- Business disruption: $4.6 million average
Targeted Industries
Healthcare, education, and government sectors are most frequently targeted.
Methodology
Data from FBI IC3, Cybersecurity Ventures, Coveware, and industry security reports.
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