Market overview
The global security services market is worth USD 316 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 541 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Manned guarding is the largest by service segment.
| Scope | Revenue from manned guarding, alarm monitoring, cash-in-transit, electronic security installation and related protective services sold to businesses, governments and households. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services and Utilities |
| Value 2025 | USD 300 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 316 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 541 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 18.4 million security personnel |
| Volume 2036 | 23.4 million security personnel |
| Average price 2026 | USD 17,170 per security personnel |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Security Services market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 316 bn |
| 2027 | USD 334 bn |
| 2028 | USD 352 bn |
| 2029 | USD 372 bn |
| 2030 | USD 392 bn |
| 2031 | USD 414 bn |
| 2032 | USD 436 bn |
| 2033 | USD 460 bn |
| 2034 | USD 486 bn |
| 2035 | USD 512 bn |
| 2036 | USD 541 bn |
Security Services market segmentation
By service
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manned guarding | 52.0% | 50.2% | USD 165 bn | 5.1% |
| Alarm monitoring and electronic security | 22.0% | 25.6% | USD 69.6 bn | 7.1% |
| Cash-in-transit and logistics | 10.0% | 8.8% | USD 31.6 bn | 4.1% |
| Investigation and consulting | 6.0% | 5.8% | USD 19.0 bn | 5.1% |
| Other | 10.0% | 9.6% | USD 31.6 bn | 5.1% |
By customer
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and industrial | 48.0% | 48.2% | USD 152 bn | 5.5% |
| Government | 20.0% | 19.1% | USD 63.3 bn | 5.0% |
| Residential | 14.0% | 15.4% | USD 44.3 bn | 6.5% |
| Banking and retail | 18.0% | 17.2% | USD 57.0 bn | 5.0% |
By delivery model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Static guarding | 42.0% | 34.0% | USD 133 bn | 3.3% |
| Mobile patrol | 20.0% | 19.0% | USD 63.3 bn | 5.0% |
| Remote and virtual monitoring | 24.0% | 34.0% | USD 76.0 bn | 9.2% |
| Event security | 14.0% | 13.0% | USD 44.3 bn | 4.7% |
By contract duration
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term contracts | 68.0% | 63.0% | USD 215 bn | 4.7% |
| Short-term and event-based | 22.0% | 25.0% | USD 69.6 bn | 6.9% |
| On-demand | 10.0% | 12.0% | USD 31.6 bn | 7.4% |
By provider size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global providers | 30.0% | 31.0% | USD 95.0 bn | 5.8% |
| National providers | 34.0% | 33.0% | USD 108 bn | 5.2% |
| Local providers | 36.0% | 36.0% | USD 114 bn | 5.5% |
Top 25 countries for security services 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 94.3%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 88.6 bn | 28.0% | USD 138 bn | 4.5% |
| 2 | China | USD 38.0 bn | 12.0% | USD 74.6 bn | 7.0% |
| 3 | India | USD 28.5 bn | 9.0% | USD 67.6 bn | 9.0% |
| 4 | Brazil | USD 19.0 bn | 6.0% | USD 30.8 bn | 5.0% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 15.8 bn | 5.0% | USD 21.1 bn | 2.9% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | USD 15.8 bn | 5.0% | USD 23.2 bn | 3.9% |
| 7 | Germany | USD 12.7 bn | 4.0% | USD 18.9 bn | 4.1% |
| 8 | France | USD 11.1 bn | 3.5% | USD 16.2 bn | 3.9% |
| 9 | Mexico | USD 9.5 bn | 3.0% | USD 16.8 bn | 5.8% |
| 10 | South Africa | USD 7.9 bn | 2.5% | USD 13.5 bn | 5.5% |
| 11 | Canada | USD 7.6 bn | 2.4% | USD 12.6 bn | 5.2% |
| 12 | Australia | USD 6.1 bn | 1.9% | USD 10.1 bn | 5.2% |
| 13 | Italy | USD 4.8 bn | 1.5% | USD 8.1 bn | 5.2% |
| 14 | Spain | USD 4.1 bn | 1.3% | USD 6.9 bn | 5.2% |
| 15 | South Korea | USD 3.7 bn | 1.2% | USD 6.1 bn | 5.2% |
| 16 | Netherlands | USD 3.3 bn | 1.1% | USD 5.5 bn | 5.2% |
| 17 | Saudi Arabia | USD 3.0 bn | 1.0% | USD 5.6 bn | 6.2% |
| 18 | United Arab Emirates | USD 2.8 bn | 0.9% | USD 5.1 bn | 6.2% |
| 19 | Indonesia | USD 2.7 bn | 0.8% | USD 4.9 bn | 6.2% |
| 20 | Nigeria | USD 2.5 bn | 0.8% | USD 4.5 bn | 6.2% |
| 21 | Colombia | USD 2.4 bn | 0.8% | USD 4.3 bn | 6.2% |
| 22 | Argentina | USD 2.2 bn | 0.7% | USD 3.7 bn | 5.2% |
| 23 | Turkey | USD 2.2 bn | 0.7% | USD 3.9 bn | 6.2% |
| 24 | Poland | USD 2.1 bn | 0.7% | USD 3.5 bn | 5.2% |
| 25 | Russia | USD 2.0 bn | 0.6% | USD 3.3 bn | 5.2% |
| Rest of world | USD 18.1 bn | 5.7% | USD 32.0 bn | 5.8% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Allied Universal
- Securitas
- Prosegur
- SECOM
- Verisure
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Brink's
- GardaWorld
- Loomis
- ADT
- Sohgo Security Services
- Kotter Security
- Sector Alarm
- Vivint
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- SIS Limited
- TOPSGRUP
- Mitie
- SimpliSafe
- Knightscope
- Cobalt Robotics
- Ajax Systems
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 security services 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 customer, by delivery model, by contract duration, by provider size. 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 security services market?
The global security services market is estimated at USD 300 bn in 2025 and USD 316 bn in 2026.
How fast will the security services market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 541 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 224 bn.
Which country is the largest market for security services?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 88.6 bn in 2026, 28.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 49.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 9.0% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which security services segment is largest?
In the by service split, Manned guarding is the largest segment with 52.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading security services companies?
Global leaders include Allied Universal, Securitas, Prosegur, SECOM.
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