As of May 2025, the global operating system landscape continues to evolve, with Microsoft’s Windows 11 gaining traction in several regions while still facing resistance in others. Market share statistics for Windows 10 and Windows 11 reveal a fascinating regional disparity in adoption rates, with North America leading the charge toward Windows 11, while continents like Asia and Africa show slower transitions.
Let’s explore the current data to better understand how Windows 11 is performing across the globe.
📊 United States: Windows 11 Takes the Lead
In the United States, Windows 11 has officially overtaken Windows 10 in terms of market share. As of May 2025:
- Windows 11: ~52.9%
- Windows 10: ~43%
Although there was a steep decline from 56.3% to 52.9% for Windows 11 this month (which analysts find hard to explain), the newer OS still maintains a clear lead over its predecessor.
Canada: Steady Growth for Windows 11
Canada shows a similar trend:
- Windows 11: 50.6%
- Windows 10: Slightly below that
This suggests that the Canadian market is slowly but steadily transitioning toward Windows 11, aligning with its neighbor, the United States.
United Kingdom: Strong Preference for Windows 11
The United Kingdom is one of the strongest markets for Windows 11:
- Windows 11: 57.1%
- Windows 10: 41%
With a near 16% lead, this data reflects significant acceptance of Microsoft’s latest OS version in the UK.
🌍 Europe: Windows 10 Still Dominates
When viewed as a whole, Europe tells a different story:
- Windows 10: 53.7%
- Windows 11: 43.7%
Despite the UK’s strong Windows 11 numbers, many other European countries are slower in their adoption, keeping Windows 10 in the lead across the continent.
🌏 Asia: Lagging Behind in Windows 11 Adoption
Asia presents the most notable gap in adoption:
- Windows 10: 59.3%
- Windows 11: 36%
This disparity is consistent with past trends where Asian markets have typically been slower to adopt newer versions of Windows. Economic factors likely contribute to this, as upgrading to a new OS often requires purchasing new hardware — a significant expense for many.
🌍 Africa: Similar to Asia
In Africa, the trend mirrors that of Asia:
- Windows 10: 58.2%
- Windows 11: 38%
With a 20% gap, it’s clear that older versions of Windows continue to dominate across many African nations.
🌐 Why the Global Stats May Be Misleading
When looking at global statistics, it might appear that Windows 11 is not performing as well as expected. However, this is largely due to the high population and slower adoption rates in regions like Asia and Africa, which skew the worldwide numbers. On a country-by-country basis — especially in developed nations — Windows 11 is already ahead or closing in fast.
🖥️ Where to Learn More
If you’re curious about Windows 11 and its features, or considering upgrading, you can learn more at Microsoft’s official website:
🔗 https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11
📝 Final Thoughts
The adoption of Windows 11 is clearly a mixed bag depending on the region. While North America and parts of Europe like the UK have embraced the new OS, others are still holding on to Windows 10 due to various factors, including economic challenges and hardware limitations. As time progresses and more devices ship with Windows 11 by default, we can expect these numbers to shift even further.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
The data presented in this article is based on third-party market share reports as of May 2025. Adoption rates may vary based on specific methodologies and reporting standards. Please consult official Microsoft sources or your regional IT data provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
