Market overview
The global biometrics market is worth USD 40.3 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 125 bn by 2036, growing at a 12.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Fingerprint is the largest by modality segment.
| Scope | Fingerprint, face, iris, voice and vein recognition sensors, devices, software and services used for identification and access in phones, government, banking and security. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology |
| Value 2025 | USD 36.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 40.3 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 125 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 12.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 2,702 million units |
| Volume 2036 | 8,822 million units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 14.9 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Biometrics market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 40.3 bn |
| 2027 | USD 45.2 bn |
| 2028 | USD 50.6 bn |
| 2029 | USD 56.6 bn |
| 2030 | USD 63.4 bn |
| 2031 | USD 71.1 bn |
| 2032 | USD 79.6 bn |
| 2033 | USD 89.1 bn |
| 2034 | USD 99.8 bn |
| 2035 | USD 112 bn |
| 2036 | USD 125 bn |
Biometrics market segmentation
By modality
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint | 42.0% | 28.0% | USD 16.9 bn | 7.6% |
| Face | 30.0% | 40.6% | USD 12.1 bn | 15.4% |
| Iris | 6.0% | 4.8% | USD 2.4 bn | 9.5% |
| Voice | 8.0% | 9.1% | USD 3.2 bn | 13.5% |
| Vein, palm and behavioural | 14.0% | 17.4% | USD 5.6 bn | 14.5% |
By component
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware and sensors | 48.0% | 37.9% | USD 19.4 bn | 9.4% |
| Software | 32.0% | 39.5% | USD 12.9 bn | 14.4% |
| Services | 20.0% | 22.6% | USD 8.1 bn | 13.4% |
By authentication
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-factor | 46.0% | 36.0% | USD 18.5 bn | 9.3% |
| Two-factor | 30.0% | 32.0% | USD 12.1 bn | 12.7% |
| Multimodal | 24.0% | 32.0% | USD 9.7 bn | 15.3% |
By end use
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 26.0% | 24.0% | USD 10.5 bn | 11.1% |
| Banking and finance | 20.0% | 20.0% | USD 8.1 bn | 12.0% |
| Consumer electronics | 22.0% | 22.0% | USD 8.9 bn | 12.0% |
| Healthcare | 8.0% | 8.0% | USD 3.2 bn | 12.0% |
| Travel and immigration | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 5.6 bn | 13.5% |
| Other uses | 10.0% | 10.0% | USD 4.0 bn | 12.0% |
By contact type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact-based | 38.0% | 30.0% | USD 15.3 bn | 9.4% |
| Contactless | 52.0% | 60.0% | USD 21.0 bn | 13.6% |
| Hybrid | 10.0% | 10.0% | USD 4.0 bn | 12.0% |
Top 25 countries for biometrics by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 78.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.8%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 9.7 bn | 24.0% | USD 27.0 bn | 10.8% |
| 2 | China | USD 8.9 bn | 22.0% | USD 29.7 bn | 12.8% |
| 3 | India | USD 3.2 bn | 8.0% | USD 14.0 bn | 15.8% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 2.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 4.8 bn | 9.0% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | USD 1.6 bn | 4.0% | USD 4.5 bn | 10.8% |
| 6 | Germany | USD 1.4 bn | 3.5% | USD 3.6 bn | 9.9% |
| 7 | South Korea | USD 1.4 bn | 3.5% | USD 4.0 bn | 11.0% |
| 8 | France | USD 1.2 bn | 3.0% | USD 3.1 bn | 10.0% |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates | USD 1.0 bn | 2.5% | USD 4.0 bn | 14.8% |
| 10 | Brazil | USD 1.0 bn | 2.5% | USD 3.4 bn | 12.9% |
| 11 | Russia | USD 923 mn | 2.3% | USD 2.8 bn | 11.6% |
| 12 | Canada | USD 806 mn | 2.0% | USD 2.4 bn | 11.5% |
| 13 | Australia | USD 706 mn | 1.8% | USD 2.1 bn | 11.5% |
| 14 | Italy | USD 617 mn | 1.5% | USD 1.8 bn | 11.6% |
| 15 | Spain | USD 540 mn | 1.3% | USD 1.6 bn | 11.6% |
| 16 | Indonesia | USD 472 mn | 1.2% | USD 1.8 bn | 14.1% |
| 17 | Saudi Arabia | USD 415 mn | 1.0% | USD 1.2 bn | 11.6% |
| 18 | Turkey | USD 363 mn | 0.9% | USD 1.1 bn | 11.5% |
| 19 | Mexico | USD 319 mn | 0.8% | USD 952 mn | 11.6% |
| 20 | Netherlands | USD 278 mn | 0.7% | USD 826 mn | 11.5% |
| 21 | Singapore | USD 242 mn | 0.6% | USD 726 mn | 11.6% |
| 22 | Nigeria | USD 214 mn | 0.5% | USD 789 mn | 13.9% |
| 23 | Egypt | USD 185 mn | 0.5% | USD 689 mn | 14.0% |
| 24 | Pakistan | USD 161 mn | 0.4% | USD 601 mn | 14.1% |
| 25 | Thailand | USD 141 mn | 0.3% | USD 426 mn | 11.7% |
| Rest of world | USD 2.5 bn | 6.2% | USD 7.2 bn | 11.3% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- IDEMIA
- Thales
- NEC
- HID Global
- Fujitsu
- Suprema
- Synaptics
- Goodix
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Aware
- Innovatrics
- Paravision
- ZKTeco
- Cognitec
- Hikvision
- Daon
- Dermalog
- Neurotechnology
- BIO-key
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Fingerprint Cards
- IDEX Biometrics
- Veridas
- Trust Stamp
- Facephi
- Yoti
- Persona
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the biometrics market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 12.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by modality, by component, by authentication, by end use, by contact type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the biometrics market?
The global biometrics market is estimated at USD 36.0 bn in 2025 and USD 40.3 bn in 2026.
How fast will the biometrics market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 125 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 12.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 84.9 bn.
Which country is the largest market for biometrics?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 9.7 bn in 2026, 24.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 54.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 15.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which biometrics segment is largest?
In the by modality split, Fingerprint is the largest segment with 42.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading biometrics companies?
Global leaders include IDEMIA, Thales, NEC, HID Global.
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