Though CCIEs are members of an exclusive group, they can be found in countries on every continent. Here are the latest statistics as of November 14, 2007:
Total Worldwide CCIEs: 15,658
Breakdown by Track:
- Routing and Switching CCIEs: 14,329
- Security CCIEs: 1,207
- Service Provider CCIEs: 650
- Storage Networking CCIEs: 99
- Voice CCIEs: 601
Multiple Certifications
Many CCIEs have gone on to pass the certification exams in additional tracks, becoming a “multiple CCIE.” Below are selected statistics on CCIEs who are certified in more than one track.
Total with multiple certifications worldwide: 1,344
Combinations:
- Routing and Switching + Security CCIEs: 517
- Routing and Switching + Service Provider CCIEs: 300
- Routing and Switching + Storage Networking CCIEs: 23
- Routing and Switching + Voice CCIEs: 182
- Total with 3 or more certifications: 210
These numbers demonstrate both the exclusivity of the CCIE certification and the growing trend toward multiple specializations within the networking field.