Market overview
The global zero trust security market is worth USD 41.8 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 169 bn by 2036, growing at a 15.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Network access is the largest by component segment.
| Scope | Software and services that verify every user, device and workload before granting access: zero trust network access, microsegmentation, identity-based access control and related managed services. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology |
| Value 2025 | USD 36.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 41.8 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 169 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 15.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 1,044 million users |
| Volume 2036 | 4,224 million users |
| Average price 2026 | USD 40.0 per user |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Zero Trust Security market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 41.8 bn |
| 2027 | USD 48.0 bn |
| 2028 | USD 55.2 bn |
| 2029 | USD 63.5 bn |
| 2030 | USD 73.0 bn |
| 2031 | USD 84.0 bn |
| 2032 | USD 96.6 bn |
| 2033 | USD 111 bn |
| 2034 | USD 128 bn |
| 2035 | USD 147 bn |
| 2036 | USD 169 bn |
Zero Trust Security market segmentation
By component
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network access | 30.0% | 27.1% | USD 12.5 bn | 13.8% |
| Identity-based access | 20.0% | 19.7% | USD 8.4 bn | 14.8% |
| Microsegmentation and workload protection | 12.0% | 10.8% | USD 5.0 bn | 13.8% |
| Professional services | 22.0% | 23.6% | USD 9.2 bn | 15.8% |
| Managed services | 16.0% | 18.7% | USD 6.7 bn | 16.8% |
By deployment
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud | 62.0% | 75.4% | USD 25.9 bn | 17.3% |
| On-premises | 20.0% | 9.1% | USD 8.4 bn | 6.3% |
| Hybrid | 18.0% | 15.5% | USD 7.5 bn | 13.3% |
By end user
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and financial services | 24.0% | 21.9% | USD 10.0 bn | 14.0% |
| Government and defence | 16.0% | 15.9% | USD 6.7 bn | 15.0% |
| IT and telecom | 18.0% | 17.9% | USD 7.5 bn | 15.0% |
| Healthcare | 12.0% | 14.2% | USD 5.0 bn | 17.0% |
| Retail | 10.0% | 10.0% | USD 4.2 bn | 15.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10.0% | 10.9% | USD 4.2 bn | 16.0% |
| Other | 10.0% | 9.1% | USD 4.2 bn | 14.0% |
By organisation size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large enterprises | 66.0% | 60.0% | USD 27.6 bn | 13.9% |
| Mid-sized enterprises | 24.0% | 27.0% | USD 10.0 bn | 16.4% |
| Small enterprises | 10.0% | 13.0% | USD 4.2 bn | 18.1% |
By core technology
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity and access management | 34.0% | 32.0% | USD 14.2 bn | 14.3% |
| Network and secure access edge | 28.0% | 30.0% | USD 11.7 bn | 15.8% |
| Endpoint and device trust | 20.0% | 20.0% | USD 8.4 bn | 15.0% |
| Data and application security | 18.0% | 18.0% | USD 7.5 bn | 15.0% |
Top 25 countries for zero trust security by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 73.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 90.8%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 16.7 bn | 40.0% | USD 61.0 bn | 13.8% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | USD 2.1 bn | 5.0% | USD 7.9 bn | 14.3% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 1.9 bn | 4.5% | USD 7.8 bn | 15.2% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 1.9 bn | 4.5% | USD 7.8 bn | 15.2% |
| 5 | China | USD 1.7 bn | 4.0% | USD 8.3 bn | 17.4% |
| 6 | Canada | USD 1.5 bn | 3.5% | USD 6.1 bn | 15.3% |
| 7 | France | USD 1.3 bn | 3.0% | USD 5.2 bn | 15.4% |
| 8 | India | USD 1.3 bn | 3.0% | USD 7.9 bn | 20.3% |
| 9 | Australia | USD 1.3 bn | 3.0% | USD 5.2 bn | 15.4% |
| 10 | South Korea | USD 1.0 bn | 2.5% | USD 4.7 bn | 16.3% |
| 11 | Netherlands | USD 990 mn | 2.4% | USD 3.8 bn | 14.5% |
| 12 | Singapore | USD 881 mn | 2.1% | USD 3.9 bn | 16.1% |
| 13 | Israel | USD 785 mn | 1.9% | USD 3.4 bn | 15.9% |
| 14 | Spain | USD 697 mn | 1.7% | USD 2.7 bn | 14.6% |
| 15 | Switzerland | USD 622 mn | 1.5% | USD 2.4 bn | 14.3% |
| 16 | Italy | USD 555 mn | 1.3% | USD 2.1 bn | 14.0% |
| 17 | Brazil | USD 493 mn | 1.2% | USD 2.1 bn | 15.8% |
| 18 | Sweden | USD 438 mn | 1.1% | USD 1.7 bn | 14.2% |
| 19 | Mexico | USD 388 mn | 0.9% | USD 1.8 bn | 16.3% |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | USD 347 mn | 0.8% | USD 1.7 bn | 17.3% |
| 21 | Saudi Arabia | USD 309 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.6 bn | 17.8% |
| 22 | Poland | USD 276 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.2 bn | 16.2% |
| 23 | Taiwan | USD 246 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.0 bn | 15.2% |
| 24 | Ireland | USD 217 mn | 0.5% | USD 878 mn | 15.0% |
| 25 | Norway | USD 192 mn | 0.5% | USD 710 mn | 14.0% |
| Rest of world | USD 3.8 bn | 9.2% | USD 16.0 bn | 15.3% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Zscaler
- Palo Alto Networks
- Cisco
- Microsoft
- Okta
- CrowdStrike
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Cloudflare
- Akamai
- Fortinet
- Check Point
- Broadcom
- Netskope
- Forcepoint
- CyberArk
- Ping Identity
- Appgate
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Cato Networks
- Illumio
- Twingate
- Zero Networks
- Tailscale
- Cyolo
- Portnox
- Island
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 zero trust security 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 15.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by component, by deployment, by end user, by organisation size, by core technology. 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 zero trust security market?
The global zero trust security market is estimated at USD 36.0 bn in 2025 and USD 41.8 bn in 2026.
How fast will the zero trust security market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 169 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 15.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 127 bn.
Which country is the largest market for zero trust security?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 16.7 bn in 2026, 40.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 49.5%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 20.3% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which zero trust security segment is largest?
In the by component split, Network access is the largest segment with 30.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading zero trust security companies?
Global leaders include Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Microsoft.
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