Market overview
The global civil engineering market is worth USD 654 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.1 tn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Design and engineering is the largest by service segment.
| Scope | Civil engineering consulting, design, survey and project management services for roads, rail, bridges, tunnels, water, ports, dams and urban infrastructure, measured by fees earned. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services and Utilities |
| Value 2025 | USD 620 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 654 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 1.1 tn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 5,172 thousand projects |
| Volume 2036 | 7,247 thousand projects |
| Average price 2026 | USD 126,500 per project |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Civil Engineering market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 654 bn |
| 2027 | USD 690 bn |
| 2028 | USD 728 bn |
| 2029 | USD 768 bn |
| 2030 | USD 810 bn |
| 2031 | USD 855 bn |
| 2032 | USD 902 bn |
| 2033 | USD 952 bn |
| 2034 | USD 1,004 bn |
| 2035 | USD 1,059 bn |
| 2036 | USD 1,117 bn |
Civil Engineering market segmentation
By service
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and engineering | 42.0% | 41.1% | USD 275 bn | 5.3% |
| Project and construction management | 26.0% | 26.7% | USD 170 bn | 5.8% |
| Surveying and geotechnical | 12.0% | 11.2% | USD 78.5 bn | 4.8% |
| Environmental and planning | 10.0% | 10.3% | USD 65.4 bn | 5.8% |
| Inspection and asset management | 10.0% | 10.8% | USD 65.4 bn | 6.3% |
By infrastructure type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | 38.0% | 37.2% | USD 249 bn | 5.3% |
| Water and wastewater | 20.0% | 21.5% | USD 131 bn | 6.3% |
| Energy and utilities | 16.0% | 18.1% | USD 105 bn | 6.8% |
| Buildings and urban development | 16.0% | 14.3% | USD 105 bn | 4.3% |
| Other | 10.0% | 8.9% | USD 65.4 bn | 4.3% |
By client type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public sector bodies | 57.0% | 54.0% | USD 373 bn | 4.9% |
| Private developers and owners | 31.0% | 32.0% | USD 203 bn | 5.8% |
| Concession and PPP operators | 12.0% | 14.0% | USD 78.5 bn | 7.1% |
By project value
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under USD 10 million | 34.0% | 30.0% | USD 222 bn | 4.2% |
| USD 10 to 100 million | 41.0% | 41.0% | USD 268 bn | 5.5% |
| Over USD 100 million | 25.0% | 29.0% | USD 164 bn | 7.1% |
By contract model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed lump-sum fee | 38.0% | 34.0% | USD 249 bn | 4.3% |
| Time and materials | 29.0% | 28.0% | USD 190 bn | 5.1% |
| Cost-plus and percentage fee | 21.0% | 22.0% | USD 137 bn | 6.0% |
| Performance and outcome based | 12.0% | 16.0% | USD 78.5 bn | 8.6% |
Top 25 countries for civil engineering 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 94.8%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 170 bn | 26.0% | USD 280 bn | 5.1% |
| 2 | United States | USD 131 bn | 20.0% | USD 226 bn | 5.6% |
| 3 | India | USD 39.2 bn | 6.0% | USD 89.4 bn | 8.6% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 32.7 bn | 5.0% | USD 44.7 bn | 3.2% |
| 5 | Germany | USD 32.7 bn | 5.0% | USD 49.2 bn | 4.2% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | USD 29.4 bn | 4.5% | USD 48.0 bn | 5.0% |
| 7 | France | USD 22.9 bn | 3.5% | USD 34.6 bn | 4.2% |
| 8 | Australia | USD 19.6 bn | 3.0% | USD 33.5 bn | 5.5% |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | USD 16.4 bn | 2.5% | USD 35.8 bn | 8.1% |
| 10 | Canada | USD 16.4 bn | 2.5% | USD 26.8 bn | 5.1% |
| 11 | South Korea | USD 15.6 bn | 2.4% | USD 26.4 bn | 5.4% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 13.7 bn | 2.1% | USD 23.2 bn | 5.5% |
| 13 | Brazil | USD 12.0 bn | 1.8% | USD 20.4 bn | 5.4% |
| 14 | Indonesia | USD 10.5 bn | 1.6% | USD 17.9 bn | 5.4% |
| 15 | Spain | USD 9.3 bn | 1.4% | USD 15.8 bn | 5.4% |
| 16 | Netherlands | USD 8.2 bn | 1.2% | USD 13.9 bn | 5.4% |
| 17 | United Arab Emirates | USD 7.2 bn | 1.1% | USD 14.9 bn | 7.5% |
| 18 | Mexico | USD 6.3 bn | 1.0% | USD 10.7 bn | 5.4% |
| 19 | Turkey | USD 5.6 bn | 0.8% | USD 9.4 bn | 5.4% |
| 20 | Egypt | USD 4.9 bn | 0.8% | USD 10.1 bn | 7.4% |
| 21 | Vietnam | USD 4.3 bn | 0.7% | USD 10.2 bn | 8.9% |
| 22 | Poland | USD 3.8 bn | 0.6% | USD 6.4 bn | 5.3% |
| 23 | Singapore | USD 3.3 bn | 0.5% | USD 5.6 bn | 5.3% |
| 24 | Sweden | USD 2.9 bn | 0.5% | USD 4.2 bn | 3.7% |
| 25 | Qatar | USD 2.6 bn | 0.4% | USD 4.4 bn | 5.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 33.7 bn | 5.2% | USD 55.9 bn | 5.2% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- AECOM
- Jacobs
- WSP
- Stantec
- Arcadis
- Tetra Tech
- Worley
- Parsons
- Hatch
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Egis
- Sweco
- AtkinsRéalis
- Arup
- Mott MacDonald
- Royal HaskoningDHV
- Ramboll
- COWI
- Systra
- China Railway Design Corporation
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Aurecon
- Black & Veatch
- Burns & McDonnell
- Kimley-Horn
- HDR
- Michael Baker International
- Gannett Fleming
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 civil engineering 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 5.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by service, by infrastructure type, by client type, by project value, by contract model. 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 civil engineering market?
The global civil engineering market is estimated at USD 620 bn in 2025 and USD 654 bn in 2026.
How fast will the civil engineering market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 1.1 tn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 463 bn.
Which country is the largest market for civil engineering?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 170 bn in 2026, 26.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 52.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.6% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which civil engineering segment is largest?
In the by service split, Design and engineering is the largest segment with 42.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading civil engineering companies?
Global leaders include AECOM, Jacobs, WSP, Stantec.
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