Market overview
The global electronic design automation market is worth USD 17.1 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 42.3 bn by 2036, growing at a 9.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and IC design and verification is the largest by tool segment.
| Scope | Electronic design automation software and services: tools for integrated circuit design and verification, analog and custom design, emulation and prototyping, PCB and package design. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology |
| Value 2025 | USD 15.5 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 17.1 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 42.3 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 9.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 408 thousand licences |
| Volume 2036 | 790 thousand licences |
| Average price 2026 | USD 41,810 per licence |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Electronic Design Automation market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 17.1 bn |
| 2027 | USD 18.7 bn |
| 2028 | USD 20.4 bn |
| 2029 | USD 22.4 bn |
| 2030 | USD 24.5 bn |
| 2031 | USD 26.8 bn |
| 2032 | USD 29.4 bn |
| 2033 | USD 32.2 bn |
| 2034 | USD 35.2 bn |
| 2035 | USD 38.6 bn |
| 2036 | USD 42.3 bn |
Electronic Design Automation market segmentation
By tool
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC design and verification | 40.0% | 41.7% | USD 6.8 bn | 9.9% |
| Custom and analog design | 16.0% | 15.2% | USD 2.7 bn | 8.9% |
| Emulation and prototyping | 14.0% | 17.5% | USD 2.4 bn | 11.9% |
| PCB and package design | 20.0% | 17.3% | USD 3.4 bn | 8.0% |
| TCAD and other | 10.0% | 8.3% | USD 1.7 bn | 7.5% |
By deployment
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-premise | 70.0% | 50.4% | USD 11.9 bn | 6.0% |
| Hybrid | 14.0% | 13.3% | USD 2.4 bn | 8.9% |
| Cloud | 16.0% | 36.3% | USD 2.7 bn | 18.8% |
By user
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabless and integrated device makers | 58.0% | 56.4% | USD 9.9 bn | 9.2% |
| Foundries | 10.0% | 8.9% | USD 1.7 bn | 8.2% |
| Systems companies | 22.0% | 28.0% | USD 3.8 bn | 12.2% |
| Academic and other | 10.0% | 6.7% | USD 1.7 bn | 5.2% |
By process node
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above 28 nm | 22.0% | 15.0% | USD 3.8 bn | 5.4% |
| 16 to 28 nm | 28.0% | 22.0% | USD 4.8 bn | 6.9% |
| 7 to 14 nm | 26.0% | 27.0% | USD 4.4 bn | 9.9% |
| Below 7 nm | 24.0% | 36.0% | USD 4.1 bn | 14.0% |
By licence model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time-based subscription | 61.0% | 62.0% | USD 10.4 bn | 9.7% |
| Perpetual licence | 12.0% | 6.0% | USD 2.0 bn | 2.2% |
| Cloud usage-based | 27.0% | 32.0% | USD 4.6 bn | 11.4% |
Top 25 countries for electronic design automation by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 91.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 97.0%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 6.1 bn | 36.0% | USD 15.0 bn | 9.4% |
| 2 | China | USD 2.9 bn | 17.0% | USD 8.5 bn | 11.4% |
| 3 | Taiwan | USD 1.5 bn | 9.0% | USD 3.8 bn | 9.4% |
| 4 | South Korea | USD 1.4 bn | 8.0% | USD 3.3 bn | 9.4% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 1.0 bn | 6.0% | USD 1.9 bn | 6.4% |
| 6 | Germany | USD 682 mn | 4.0% | USD 1.4 bn | 7.4% |
| 7 | India | USD 682 mn | 4.0% | USD 2.2 bn | 12.4% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | USD 512 mn | 3.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 7.5% |
| 9 | France | USD 426 mn | 2.5% | USD 887 mn | 7.6% |
| 10 | Israel | USD 341 mn | 2.0% | USD 761 mn | 8.3% |
| 11 | Singapore | USD 193 mn | 1.1% | USD 490 mn | 9.8% |
| 12 | Netherlands | USD 153 mn | 0.9% | USD 334 mn | 8.1% |
| 13 | Canada | USD 123 mn | 0.7% | USD 292 mn | 9.0% |
| 14 | Ireland | USD 99 mn | 0.6% | USD 254 mn | 9.9% |
| 15 | Switzerland | USD 78 mn | 0.5% | USD 173 mn | 8.2% |
| 16 | Malaysia | USD 63 mn | 0.4% | USD 161 mn | 9.8% |
| 17 | Finland | USD 51 mn | 0.3% | USD 110 mn | 7.9% |
| 18 | Sweden | USD 41 mn | 0.2% | USD 89 mn | 8.1% |
| 19 | Italy | USD 32 mn | 0.2% | USD 72 mn | 8.3% |
| 20 | Vietnam | USD 26 mn | 0.1% | USD 68 mn | 10.2% |
| 21 | Spain | USD 20 mn | 0.1% | USD 46 mn | 8.6% |
| 22 | Australia | USD 17 mn | 0.1% | USD 38 mn | 8.3% |
| 23 | Poland | USD 14 mn | 0.08% | USD 34 mn | 9.5% |
| 24 | Austria | USD 10 mn | 0.06% | USD 21 mn | 7.5% |
| 25 | Hong Kong | USD 8.5 mn | 0.05% | USD 21 mn | 9.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 520 mn | 3.0% | USD 1.2 bn | 8.5% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Synopsys
- Cadence Design Systems
- Siemens EDA
- Keysight Technologies
- Ansys
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Zuken
- Altium
- Empyrean Technology
- Aldec
- Xpeedic
- Labcenter Electronics
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Silvaco
- Primarius Technologies
- Real Intent
- Axiomise
- Breker Verification Systems
- Defacto Technologies
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 electronic design automation 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 9.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by tool, by deployment, by user, by process node, by licence 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 electronic design automation market?
The global electronic design automation market is estimated at USD 15.5 bn in 2025 and USD 17.1 bn in 2026.
How fast will the electronic design automation market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 42.3 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 9.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 25.2 bn.
Which country is the largest market for electronic design automation?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 6.1 bn in 2026, 36.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 62.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 12.4% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which electronic design automation segment is largest?
In the by tool split, IC design and verification is the largest segment with 40.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading electronic design automation companies?
Global leaders include Synopsys, Cadence Design Systems, Siemens EDA, Keysight Technologies.
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