Source: EMARKETER Forecast, November 2024 - November 2024
Note: at least once per month wear accessories or clothing that have the ability to connect to the internet (via built-in connectivity or tethering), which in turn collects and exchanges data with a manufacturer, operator, or other connected device; must have features that can be used without being tethered to a smartphone, PC, or other internet-connected device; excludes medical devices and VR headsets; Gen Z are individuals born between 1997 and 2012; Millennials are individuals born between 1981 and 1996; Gen X are individuals born between 1965 and 1980; Baby boomers are individuals born between 1946 and 1964
Additional Note: Smart wearables include items embedded with electronics, software or sensors such as activity trackers, smart bands, smart clothing, smart glasses, smart headphones and smartwatches.
Methodology: Estimates are based on the analysis of survey and traffic data from research firms and regulatory agencies, sales projections, historical trends, company-specific data, and demographic and socioeconomic factors.