PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1666550
PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1666550
Geographic Information System Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025 - 2034
The Global Geographic Information System Market, valued at USD 9.4 billion in 2024, is poised for remarkable growth, with a projected CAGR of 12.3% from 2025 to 2034. This surge is fueled by increasing urbanization and the pressing demand for efficient urban planning, land management, and infrastructure monitoring. As cities expand and infrastructure projects become more complex, GIS technology is emerging as a critical tool for designing modern urban spaces, optimizing transportation networks, and managing utilities. By integrating spatial data with advanced analytics, GIS supports governments and organizations in addressing the growing challenges of urban development and sustainability. The technology's versatility extends beyond urban planning, offering solutions in agriculture, disaster management, and environmental monitoring, making it indispensable across various industries.
The market comprises three core components: hardware, software, and services. In 2024, the hardware segment held a dominant 46% share and is expected to generate USD 13 billion by 2034. Hardware is integral to the GIS ecosystem, as it provides the tools for data acquisition, processing, and visualization. Devices such as GPS systems, drones, remote sensing technologies, and advanced surveying instruments are pivotal in capturing accurate geospatial data, which powers GIS functionalities. This ongoing demand for cutting-edge hardware solutions underscores their importance in meeting the evolving needs of the GIS market.
| Market Scope | |
|---|---|
| Start Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Year | 2025-2034 |
| Start Value | $9.4 Billion |
| Forecast Value | $29.6 Billion |
| CAGR | 12.3% |
Applications of GIS are diverse and span mapping, surveying, navigation, telematics, and location-based services. Mapping leads the way, holding a substantial 33% market share. This segment is crucial for transforming raw geospatial data into actionable formats, including maps, models, and charts. Sectors like urban planning, transportation, agriculture, and disaster management rely heavily on mapping to inform decision-making. The rising need for real-time data, coupled with the expansion of smart city initiatives, is driving demand for highly accurate and timely mapping solutions for navigation, infrastructure monitoring, and emergency response.
The United States dominates the global GIS market, holding an impressive 81% share in 2024. This leadership is attributed to the country's robust technological infrastructure, significant investments in GIS by public and private sectors, and widespread adoption across industries. Government agencies are leveraging GIS for critical applications such as environmental monitoring, disaster response, and land management. Major providers are continuously innovating geospatial technologies, enhancing capabilities to meet diverse industry requirements. The U.S. GIS market is forecasted to exceed USD 7.2 billion by 2034, reinforcing its position as a key driver of global growth and technological advancements in geographic information systems.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope
- 1.1 Research design
- 1.1.1 Research approach
- 1.1.2 Data collection methods
- 1.2 Base estimates and calculations
- 1.2.1 Base year calculation
- 1.2.2 Key trends for market estimates
- 1.3 Forecast model
- 1.4 Primary research & validation
- 1.4.1 Primary sources
- 1.4.2 Data mining sources
- 1.5 Market definitions
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
- 2.1 Industry synopsis, 2021 - 2034
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
- 3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
- 3.1.1 Hardware manufacturers
- 3.1.2 Software vendors
- 3.1.3 Data vendors
- 3.1.4 System integrators
- 3.1.5 End use
- 3.2 Supplier landscape
- 3.3 Profit margin analysis
- 3.4 Technology & innovation landscape
- 3.5 Key news & initiatives
- 3.6 Regulatory landscape
- 3.7 Impact forces
- 3.7.1 Growth drivers
- 3.7.1.1 Urbanization and infrastructure development
- 3.7.1.2 Technological advancements
- 3.7.1.3 Demand for geospatial data in decision-making
- 3.7.1.4 Climate change and environmental concerns
- 3.7.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
- 3.7.2.1 High initial costs and maintenance
- 3.7.2.2 Complexity in integration and interoperability
- 3.7.1 Growth drivers
- 3.8 Growth potential analysis
- 3.9 Porter’s analysis
- 3.10 PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Company market share analysis
- 4.3 Competitive positioning matrix
- 4.4 Strategic outlook matrix
Chapter 5 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Component, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn)
- 5.1 Key trends
- 5.2 Hardware
- 5.2.1 GIS collectors
- 5.2.2 GNSS antenna
- 5.2.3 Total station
- 5.2.4 LiDAR
- 5.3 Software
- 5.3.1 Desktop GIS
- 5.3.2 Web GIS
- 5.3.3 Mobile GIS
- 5.4 Service
- 5.4.1 Training & consulting
- 5.4.2 Integration & maintenance
- 5.4.3 Managed services
Chapter 6 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn)
- 6.1 Key trends
- 6.2 Mapping
- 6.3 Surveying
- 6.4 Location-based services
- 6.5 Telematics and navigation
Chapter 7 Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn)
- 7.1 Key trends
- 7.2 Agriculture
- 7.3 Construction
- 7.4 Mining
- 7.5 Oil & gas
- 7.6 Telecommunication
- 7.7 Government
- 7.8 Transportation & logistics
- 7.9 Water management
- 7.10 Others
Chapter 8 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Region, 2021 - 2034 ($Bn)
- 8.1 Key trends
- 8.2 North America
- 8.2.1 U.S.
- 8.2.2 Canada
- 8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 UK
- 8.3.2 Germany
- 8.3.3 France
- 8.3.4 Spain
- 8.3.5 Italy
- 8.3.6 Nordics
- 8.3.7 Russia
- 8.4 Asia Pacific
- 8.4.1 China
- 8.4.2 India
- 8.4.3 Japan
- 8.4.4 South Korea
- 8.4.5 Australia
- 8.4.6 Southeast Asia
- 8.5 Latin America
- 8.5.1 Brazil
- 8.5.2 Mexico
- 8.5.3 Argentina
- 8.6 MEA
- 8.6.1 UAE
- 8.6.2 South Africa
- 8.6.3 Saudi Arabia
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
- 9.1 Autodesk
- 9.2 Bentley Systems
- 9.3 Blue Marble Geographics
- 9.4 Caliper Corporation
- 9.5 ESRI
- 9.6 FME (Feature Manipulation Engine)
- 9.7 GE Digital (Smallworld)
- 9.8 GIS Cloud
- 9.9 Global Mapper
- 9.10 HERE Technologies
- 9.11 Hexagon
- 9.12 Mapbox
- 9.13 MapInfo Professional
- 9.14 Maxar Technologies
- 9.15 Microsoft
- 9.16 Orbital Insight
- 9.17 Pitney Bowes
- 9.18 SuperMap
- 9.19 Topcon Positioning Systems
- 9.20 Trimble
