There are about 12.4 trillion photos in the world.
There are about 12.4 trillion photos in the world. This number takes into account every photo taken since the first photo was taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1826. According to our latest estimates, another 1.72 trillion photos are taken every year, so the total number increases by 10–14% every year. By 2030, the world will have taken 28.6 trillion photos, more than doubling the current number.