Biometrics Global Market Report 2025

Biometrics encompasses biological tools utilized for authenticating individuals through parameters such as fingerprints, facial recognition, and other unique attributes. Primarily employed for identification, access control, and monitoring purposes, biometrics utilizes physical or behavioral characteristics to ascertain and verify the identity of individuals.

The primary categories of biometrics encompass IRIS recognition, hand geometry, facial recognition, signature verification, fingerprint scanning, voice recognition, and palm vein identification. IRIS recognition devices capture distinctive patterns within the eye's colored circle, offering a means to verify and authenticate identity. Biometric technologies, including contact, non-contact, and hybrid devices, find application across various sectors such as government, military, banking, finance, consumer electronics, healthcare, commercial safety & security, as well as logistics for purposes of authentication and security measures.

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The biometrics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $45.18 billion in 2024 to $52.64 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to security concerns, government initiatives, rising cyber threats, increasing integration in smart devices, and growing acceptance.

The biometrics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $93.57 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the emergence of biometric-as-a-service (BaaS), expansion in healthcare, border control and immigration, and biometrics in financial services. Major trends in the forecast period include AI and machine learning integration, rapid technological advancements, mobile biometrics expansion, and emphasis on data privacy and regulation.

The escalating adoption of biometric technology in consumer electronics for authentication and identification applications is a driving force in the biometrics market. Biometric sensors are emerging as a ubiquitous security feature in smartphones and other devices, facilitated by the cost-effectiveness of the technology, enabling manufacturers to integrate it across a broader spectrum of products. Consumer electronic devices, including access door locks, security systems, home automation, IoT devices, automobiles, game consoles, and mobile devices, are increasingly leveraging biometric technology to fortify their security features. Fingerprint, face, and voice recognition methods are gaining prominence as preferred means of authenticating individuals for access and payments. These methods offer advantages such as speed, simplicity, and heightened security compared to conventional credentials or PINs, known for their susceptibility to forgetfulness and theft. According to a Visa survey conducted in May 2022, 86% of consumers express interest in utilizing biometrics to authenticate their identity for making payments. Moreover, 70% of consumers find biometrics more user-friendly, and 46% perceive them as more secure than passwords or PINs. Consequently, the increasing integration of biometric technology in consumer electronics for authentication and identification applications is poised to propel the biometrics market during the forecast period.

The surging demand for smartphones is anticipated to drive the expansion of the biometrics market in the foreseeable future. Smartphones, being sophisticated mobile devices that amalgamate the functionality of traditional cellular phones with various features akin to computers, have become integral to modern living. Biometrics, particularly fingerprint recognition, is widely employed in smartphones, typically integrated into the device's home button or back panel. This biometric feature enables users to securely unlock their phones, make payments, and access sensitive applications. As an illustration, in February 2023, Uswitch Limited, a UK-based financial conduct authority, reported a substantial increase in mobile connections in the UK. In 2022, there were 71.8 million mobile connections, marking a 3.8% growth (approximately 2.6 million) from the previous year. Projections indicate that the UK's population is expected to reach 68.3 million by 2025, with approximately 95% (or around 65 million individuals) owning smartphones. Consequently, the escalating demand for smartphones is identified as a key driver propelling the growth of the biometrics market.

The biometrics market is experiencing a significant trend of increasing strategic partnerships among companies, as they seek to enhance their product development initiatives and expand their business reach. Companies operating in this market are actively pursuing collaborations with technology partners to leverage synergies. A notable example is NEXT Biometrics, a Norway-based company specializing in high-security fingerprint sensors for device and product manufacturers. In November 2023, IDEMIA, a France-based leader in augmented identity solutions, formed a strategic partnership with the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), a Singapore-based organization. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development of advanced biometric technologies. The partnership focuses on creating state-of-the-art biometric identification systems to support law enforcement and government operations, thereby enhancing security measures and improving the efficiency of identity verification processes. Joint research efforts will also be undertaken to advance technologies such as facial recognition and fingerprint identification, aiming for faster and more secure authentication methods.

Prominent companies within the biometrics market are actively engaged in the introduction of cutting-edge solutions, exemplified by the incorporation of palm vein biometric scanners, as part of their strategy to maintain a strong market position. Palm vein biometric scanners utilize near-infrared light to capture the unique vein pattern in an individual's palm, generating a distinctive biometric template. An illustrative example is Keyo, a US-based company specializing in biometric identification software. In July 2023, Keyo introduced the Keyo Wave+, a handheld palm vein biometrics scanner designed for diverse applications such as payments, access control, ticketing, identification, and time and attendance in the automotive sector. The Keyo Wave+ features a smartphone-sized screen, service organization control type 2 (SOC2)-compliant data protection, and adaptability to support customized applications. It is versatile enough to be mounted on a countertop or wall and is engineered to accommodate a vast user base, supporting billions of users. This strategic move underscores the industry's commitment to innovative solutions, positioning palm vein biometrics as a key element in the evolving landscape of biometric technology.

In March 2022, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a data and analytics company providing services across various sectors, successfully acquired BehavioSec for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition aims to integrate BehavioSec's solutions into LexisNexis' risk solution business services, enhancing the company's capabilities in the realms of device and digital identity. This includes strengthening services such as LexisNexis ThreatMetrix. BehavioSec, based in Sweden, is a behavioral biometrics company that employs end users' activities with online and mobile apps to deliver continuous authentication.

Major companies operating in the biometrics market include Hitachi Corporation, Siemens AG, 3M Company, Fujitsu Limited, NEC Corporation, Thales Group, Leidos Holdings Inc., IrisGuard Ltd., NEXT Biometrics Group ASA, Nuance Communications Inc., GB Group plc, M2SYS Technology, Fingerprint Cards AB, Suprema Inc., Paravision, BioEnable Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Cognitec Systems GmbH, Aware Inc., Assa Abloy AB, Innovatrics s.r.o., Biokey International, FaceFirst Inc., BioID AG, Crossmatch Technologies Inc., ImageWare Systems Inc., Phonexia SRO, IDEX Biometrics ASA, S.I.C. Biometrics Global Inc.

North America was the largest region in the biometrics market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biometrics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the biometrics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The biometrics market consists of the sale of speech recognition, finger vein recognition, ear authentication, and retinal scanning. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses on biometrics market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Biometric Type: IRIS Recognition; Hand Geometry; Facial Recognition; Signature Verification; Fingerprint; Voice Recognition; Palm Vein
• 2) By Functionality: Contact; Non-Contact; Combined
• 3) By End-User: Government; Defense Services; Banking And Finance; Consumer Electronics; Healthcare; Commercial Safety And Security; Transport Or Visa Or Logistics; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By IRIS Recognition: Hardware (Cameras, Scanners); Software Solutions
• 2) By Hand Geometry: Hand Geometry Scanners; Software For Hand Measurement
• 3) By Facial Recognition: 2D Facial Recognition; 3D Facial Recognition; Facial Recognition Software
• 4) By Signature Verification: Static Signature Verification; Dynamic Signature Verification
• 5) By Fingerprint: Optical Fingerprint Sensors; Capacitive Fingerprint Sensors; Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensors
• 6) By Voice Recognition: Speaker Verification Systems; Voice Authentication Software
• 7) By Palm Vein: Palm Vein Scanners; Software For Palm Vein Authentication
• Companies Mentioned: Hitachi Corporation; Siemens AG; 3M Company; Fujitsu Limited; NEC Corporation
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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