1. Traditional Cartoons (19th century - present):
- Around 50,000 traditionally animated short cartoons have been produced worldwide throughout history.
- Over 10,000 hours of traditionally animated feature-length films have been made.
2. Television Cartoons:
- There have been more than 100,000 episodes of animated television series produced globally.
- The number of different animated TV shows may be around 5,000-10,000, including various animation techniques (traditional, digital, CGI, etc.).
3. Web Cartoons and Short Animations:
- This category is more vast and harder to quantify due to the abundance of platforms and independent creators online. It might surpass any of the figures mentioned above.
It's worth noting that these numbers are approximate and the definitions may vary. Additionally, there are animation hybrids (like live-action with animated elements) or crossovers in which it's challenging to categorize whether they should be counted as distinct cartoons or parts of larger series.