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Security Services Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

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.

USD 316 bnMarket size 2026
USD 541 bnForecast 2036
5.5%CAGR 2026-2036
United StatesLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

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.

ScopeRevenue from manned guarding, alarm monitoring, cash-in-transit, electronic security installation and related protective services sold to businesses, governments and households.
IndustryServices and Utilities
Value 2025USD 300 bn
Value 2026USD 316 bn
Value 2036USD 541 bn
CAGR 2026-20365.5%
Volume 202618.4 million security personnel
Volume 203623.4 million security personnel
Average price 2026USD 17,170 per security personnel
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Security Services market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global security services market is forecast to grow from USD 316 bn in 2026 to USD 541 bn by 2036, a rise of 71%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 5.5%
Security Services market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 300 bn; 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. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 5.5%.2025316 bn2026414 bn2031541 bn20365.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 316 bn
2027USD 334 bn
2028USD 352 bn
2029USD 372 bn
2030USD 392 bn
2031USD 414 bn
2032USD 436 bn
2033USD 460 bn
2034USD 486 bn
2035USD 512 bn
2036USD 541 bn

Security Services market segmentation

By service

Exhibit 2Manned guarding is the largest segment by service, with 52.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by service
Security Services market share by service, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by service. Manned guarding: 52.0%; Alarm monitoring and electronic security: 22.0%; Cash-in-transit and logistics: 10.0%; Other: 10.0%; Investigation and consulting: 6.0%.Manned guarding52.0%Alarm monitoring and electronic security22.0%Cash-in-transit and logistics10.0%Other10.0%Investigation and consulting6.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Manned guarding52.0%50.2%USD 165 bn5.1%
Alarm monitoring and electronic security22.0%25.6%USD 69.6 bn7.1%
Cash-in-transit and logistics10.0%8.8%USD 31.6 bn4.1%
Investigation and consulting6.0%5.8%USD 19.0 bn5.1%
Other10.0%9.6%USD 31.6 bn5.1%

By customer

Exhibit 3Commercial and industrial adds the most revenue by customer, growing from USD 152 bn in 2026 to USD 260 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by customer, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Security Services market by customer, 2026 and 2036Revenue by customer in 2026 and 2036. Commercial and industrial: USD 152 bn in 2026, USD 260 bn in 2036, change +71%; Government: USD 63.3 bn in 2026, USD 104 bn in 2036, change +64%; Banking and retail: USD 57.0 bn in 2026, USD 93.2 bn in 2036, change +64%; Residential: USD 44.3 bn in 2026, USD 83.5 bn in 2036, change +88%.20262036 forecastChangeCommercial and industrial+71%152 bn260 bnGovernment+64%63.3 bn104 bnBanking and retail+64%57.0 bn93.2 bnResidential+88%44.3 bn83.5 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Commercial and industrial48.0%48.2%USD 152 bn5.5%
Government20.0%19.1%USD 63.3 bn5.0%
Residential14.0%15.4%USD 44.3 bn6.5%
Banking and retail18.0%17.2%USD 57.0 bn5.0%

By delivery model

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Static guarding42.0%34.0%USD 133 bn3.3%
Mobile patrol20.0%19.0%USD 63.3 bn5.0%
Remote and virtual monitoring24.0%34.0%USD 76.0 bn9.2%
Event security14.0%13.0%USD 44.3 bn4.7%

By contract duration

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Long-term contracts68.0%63.0%USD 215 bn4.7%
Short-term and event-based22.0%25.0%USD 69.6 bn6.9%
On-demand10.0%12.0%USD 31.6 bn7.4%

By provider size

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Global providers30.0%31.0%USD 95.0 bn5.8%
National providers34.0%33.0%USD 108 bn5.2%
Local providers36.0%36.0%USD 114 bn5.5%

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%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 88.6 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 49.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Security Services market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 88.6 bn, 28.0%; China: USD 38.0 bn, 12.0%; India: USD 28.5 bn, 9.0%; Brazil: USD 19.0 bn, 6.0%; Japan: USD 15.8 bn, 5.0%; United Kingdom: USD 15.8 bn, 5.0%; Germany: USD 12.7 bn, 4.0%; France: USD 11.1 bn, 3.5%; Mexico: USD 9.5 bn, 3.0%; South Africa: USD 7.9 bn, 2.5%.United States88.6 bn 28.0%China38.0 bn 12.0%India28.5 bn 9.0%Brazil19.0 bn 6.0%Japan15.8 bn 5.0%United Kingdom15.8 bn 5.0%Germany12.7 bn 4.0%France11.1 bn 3.5%Mexico9.5 bn 3.0%South Africa7.9 bn 2.5%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 88.6 bn28.0%USD 138 bn4.5%
2ChinaUSD 38.0 bn12.0%USD 74.6 bn7.0%
3IndiaUSD 28.5 bn9.0%USD 67.6 bn9.0%
4BrazilUSD 19.0 bn6.0%USD 30.8 bn5.0%
5JapanUSD 15.8 bn5.0%USD 21.1 bn2.9%
6United KingdomUSD 15.8 bn5.0%USD 23.2 bn3.9%
7GermanyUSD 12.7 bn4.0%USD 18.9 bn4.1%
8FranceUSD 11.1 bn3.5%USD 16.2 bn3.9%
9MexicoUSD 9.5 bn3.0%USD 16.8 bn5.8%
10South AfricaUSD 7.9 bn2.5%USD 13.5 bn5.5%
11CanadaUSD 7.6 bn2.4%USD 12.6 bn5.2%
12AustraliaUSD 6.1 bn1.9%USD 10.1 bn5.2%
13ItalyUSD 4.8 bn1.5%USD 8.1 bn5.2%
14SpainUSD 4.1 bn1.3%USD 6.9 bn5.2%
15South KoreaUSD 3.7 bn1.2%USD 6.1 bn5.2%
16NetherlandsUSD 3.3 bn1.1%USD 5.5 bn5.2%
17Saudi ArabiaUSD 3.0 bn1.0%USD 5.6 bn6.2%
18United Arab EmiratesUSD 2.8 bn0.9%USD 5.1 bn6.2%
19IndonesiaUSD 2.7 bn0.8%USD 4.9 bn6.2%
20NigeriaUSD 2.5 bn0.8%USD 4.5 bn6.2%
21ColombiaUSD 2.4 bn0.8%USD 4.3 bn6.2%
22ArgentinaUSD 2.2 bn0.7%USD 3.7 bn5.2%
23TurkeyUSD 2.2 bn0.7%USD 3.9 bn6.2%
24PolandUSD 2.1 bn0.7%USD 3.5 bn5.2%
25RussiaUSD 2.0 bn0.6%USD 3.3 bn5.2%
Rest of worldUSD 18.1 bn5.7%USD 32.0 bn5.8%
Exhibit 5United States and India account for 39% of the USD 224 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Security Services market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 316 bn. United States: +USD 49.2 bn; India: +USD 39.1 bn; China: +USD 36.6 bn; Brazil: +USD 11.8 bn; United Kingdom: +USD 7.4 bn; 20 other countries: +USD 66.1 bn; Rest of world: +USD 13.8 bn. Market value 2036: USD 541 bn.Market value 2026316 bnUnited States+49.2 bnIndia+39.1 bnChina+36.6 bnBrazil+11.8 bnUnited Kingdom+7.4 bn20 other countries+66.1 bnRest of world+13.8 bnMarket value 2036541 bn

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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.

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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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