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Urban Planning Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global urban planning market is worth USD 23.2 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 39.6 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Master planning and urban design is the largest by service segment.

USD 23.2 bnMarket size 2026
USD 39.6 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 urban planning market is worth USD 23.2 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 39.6 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Master planning and urban design is the largest by service segment.

ScopeFees for urban planning, master planning, zoning, transport and infrastructure planning and smart-city advisory services delivered to governments, developers and agencies.
IndustryServices and Utilities
Value 2025USD 22.0 bn
Value 2026USD 23.2 bn
Value 2036USD 39.6 bn
CAGR 2026-20365.5%
Volume 2026124 thousand projects
Volume 2036165 thousand projects
Average price 2026USD 187,900 per project
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PublishedNovember 2026

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Urban Planning market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global urban planning market is forecast to grow from USD 23.2 bn in 2026 to USD 39.6 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%
Urban Planning market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 22.0 bn; 2026: USD 23.2 bn; 2027: USD 24.5 bn; 2028: USD 25.8 bn; 2029: USD 27.3 bn; 2030: USD 28.8 bn; 2031: USD 30.3 bn; 2032: USD 32.0 bn; 2033: USD 33.8 bn; 2034: USD 35.6 bn; 2035: USD 37.6 bn; 2036: USD 39.6 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 5.5%.202523.2 bn202630.3 bn203139.6 bn20365.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 23.2 bn
2027USD 24.5 bn
2028USD 25.8 bn
2029USD 27.3 bn
2030USD 28.8 bn
2031USD 30.3 bn
2032USD 32.0 bn
2033USD 33.8 bn
2034USD 35.6 bn
2035USD 37.6 bn
2036USD 39.6 bn

Urban Planning market segmentation

By service

Exhibit 2Master planning and urban design is the largest segment by service, with 34.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by service
Urban Planning market share by service, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by service. Master planning and urban design: 34.0%; Transport and infrastructure planning: 24.0%; Land use, zoning and regulation: 22.0%; Smart city and digital planning: 12.0%; Environmental and resilience planning: 8.0%.Master planning and urban design34.0%Transport and infrastructure planning24.0%Land use, zoning and regulation22.0%Smart city and digital planning12.0%Environmental and resilience planning8.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Master planning and urban design34.0%31.0%USD 7.9 bn4.5%
Land use, zoning and regulation22.0%19.1%USD 5.1 bn4.0%
Transport and infrastructure planning24.0%22.9%USD 5.6 bn5.0%
Smart city and digital planning12.0%17.4%USD 2.8 bn9.5%
Environmental and resilience planning8.0%9.7%USD 1.9 bn7.5%

By client

Exhibit 3Government and public agencies adds the most revenue by client, growing from USD 13.0 bn in 2026 to USD 21.4 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by client, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Urban Planning market by client, 2026 and 2036Revenue by client in 2026 and 2036. Government and public agencies: USD 13.0 bn in 2026, USD 21.4 bn in 2036, change +65%; Private developers: USD 7.4 bn in 2026, USD 13.4 bn in 2036, change +81%; Institutions and others: USD 2.8 bn in 2026, USD 4.8 bn in 2036, change +73%.20262036 forecastChangeGovernment and public agencies+65%13.0 bn21.4 bnPrivate developers+81%7.4 bn13.4 bnInstitutions and others+73%2.8 bn4.8 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Government and public agencies56.0%54.0%USD 13.0 bn5.1%
Private developers32.0%33.9%USD 7.4 bn6.1%
Institutions and others12.0%12.1%USD 2.8 bn5.6%

By planning scale

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Regional and national14.0%13.0%USD 3.2 bn4.7%
City and metropolitan38.0%37.0%USD 8.8 bn5.2%
District and neighbourhood30.0%31.0%USD 7.0 bn5.8%
Site and project18.0%19.0%USD 4.2 bn6.1%

By project type

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Housing and mixed use34.0%33.0%USD 7.9 bn5.2%
Transport and mobility24.0%25.0%USD 5.6 bn5.9%
Commercial and industrial18.0%17.0%USD 4.2 bn4.9%
Public realm and green space14.0%15.0%USD 3.2 bn6.2%
Institutional and other10.0%10.0%USD 2.3 bn5.5%

By fee model

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Fixed fee46.0%42.0%USD 10.7 bn4.5%
Time and materials31.0%32.0%USD 7.2 bn5.8%
Framework and retainer23.0%26.0%USD 5.3 bn6.8%

Top 25 countries for urban planning by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 80.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.0%.

Exhibit 4United States is the largest country market at USD 5.1 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
Urban Planning market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. United States: USD 5.1 bn, 22.0%; China: USD 4.2 bn, 18.0%; India: USD 2.1 bn, 9.0%; United Kingdom: USD 1.4 bn, 6.0%; Germany: USD 1.2 bn, 5.0%; Saudi Arabia: USD 1.2 bn, 5.0%; United Arab Emirates: USD 928 mn, 4.0%; France: USD 928 mn, 4.0%; Japan: USD 812 mn, 3.5%; Australia: USD 812 mn, 3.5%.United States5.1 bn 22.0%China4.2 bn 18.0%India2.1 bn 9.0%United Kingdom1.4 bn 6.0%Germany1.2 bn 5.0%Saudi Arabia1.2 bn 5.0%United Arab Emirates928 mn 4.0%France928 mn 4.0%Japan812 mn 3.5%Australia812 mn 3.5%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1United StatesUSD 5.1 bn22.0%USD 7.8 bn4.3%
2ChinaUSD 4.2 bn18.0%USD 7.0 bn5.3%
3IndiaUSD 2.1 bn9.0%USD 5.1 bn9.3%
4United KingdomUSD 1.4 bn6.0%USD 2.1 bn4.4%
5GermanyUSD 1.2 bn5.0%USD 1.7 bn3.9%
6Saudi ArabiaUSD 1.2 bn5.0%USD 2.7 bn8.8%
7United Arab EmiratesUSD 928 mn4.0%USD 1.8 bn6.8%
8FranceUSD 928 mn4.0%USD 1.3 bn3.8%
9JapanUSD 812 mn3.5%USD 1.1 bn2.8%
10AustraliaUSD 812 mn3.5%USD 1.3 bn4.9%
11CanadaUSD 752 mn3.2%USD 1.2 bn5.2%
12SingaporeUSD 594 mn2.6%USD 987 mn5.2%
13NetherlandsUSD 469 mn2.0%USD 781 mn5.2%
14South KoreaUSD 371 mn1.6%USD 615 mn5.2%
15BrazilUSD 292 mn1.3%USD 488 mn5.2%
16IndonesiaUSD 232 mn1.0%USD 480 mn7.5%
17QatarUSD 183 mn0.8%USD 305 mn5.2%
18TurkeyUSD 144 mn0.6%USD 238 mn5.2%
19SpainUSD 114 mn0.5%USD 190 mn5.3%
20ItalyUSD 91 mn0.4%USD 151 mn5.2%
21MexicoUSD 72 mn0.3%USD 119 mn5.2%
22EgyptUSD 56 mn0.2%USD 115 mn7.5%
23MalaysiaUSD 44 mn0.2%USD 75 mn5.5%
24NigeriaUSD 35 mn0.1%USD 71 mn7.4%
25KuwaitUSD 28 mn0.1%USD 48 mn5.5%
Rest of worldUSD 1.2 bn5.0%USD 1.8 bn4.6%
Exhibit 5India and China account for 35% of the USD 16.4 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Urban Planning market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 23.2 bn. India: +USD 3.0 bn; China: +USD 2.8 bn; United States: +USD 2.7 bn; Saudi Arabia: +USD 1.5 bn; United Arab Emirates: +USD 856 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 4.9 bn; Rest of world: +USD 655 mn. Market value 2036: USD 39.6 bn.Market value 202623.2 bnIndia+3.0 bnChina+2.8 bnUnited States+2.7 bnSaudi Arabia+1.5 bnUnited Arab Emirates+856 mn20 other countries+4.9 bnRest of world+655 mnMarket value 203639.6 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • AECOM
  • Arup
  • Jacobs
  • Stantec
  • WSP
  • Arcadis
  • Mott MacDonald
  • Egis

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Gensler
  • Perkins&Will
  • Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
  • Atkins Realis
  • HDR
  • Hassell
  • Fehr & Peers
  • Sweco
  • Foster + Partners

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Sasaki
  • Gehl
  • Space Syntax
  • Nelson Nygaard
  • Bjarke Ingels Group
  • Urban Design Associates

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 urban planning 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 client, by planning scale, by project type, by fee 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the urban planning market?

The global urban planning market is estimated at USD 22.0 bn in 2025 and USD 23.2 bn in 2026.

How fast will the urban planning market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 39.6 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 16.4 bn.

Which country is the largest market for urban planning?

United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 5.1 bn in 2026, 22.0% 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 9.3% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which urban planning segment is largest?

In the by service split, Master planning and urban design is the largest segment with 34.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading urban planning companies?

Global leaders include AECOM, Arup, Jacobs, Stantec.

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