Biometric Technologies Market Report 2025

The biometric technologies market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $58.46 billion in 2024 to $65.67 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing cybersecurity threats, rising concerns about security, adoption in healthcare for patient identification, use in time and attendance systems, use in border control and immigration.

The biometric technologies market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $116.58 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emergence of wearable biometric devices, integration with smart cities initiatives, focus on user convenience, growth in remote authentication, use in aviation and travel security. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with artificial intelligence (AI), expansion in mobile biometrics, multi-modal biometrics adoption, remote authentication solutions, blockchain integration for enhanced security.

The increasing adoption of biometric technologies in consumer electronics is expected to drive growth in the biometric technology market in the future. Consumer electronics refer to electronic devices designed for purchase and use by end users for daily, non-commercial, or personal purposes. Biometric-enabled consumer electronic devices are standalone products that include mobile devices, security systems, access control door locks, automotive applications, home automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and game consoles. There is a rising trend of integrating biometric technology into consumer electronics for enhanced security and additional features. For instance, in February 2022, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK-based professional services network, reported varying growth rates in global consumer electronics sales over the past three years, with computers increasing by 34%, TV sets by 12%, and smartphones by 1%. Therefore, the growing integration of biometric technologies in consumer electronics is fueling the growth of the biometric technology market.

The increasing adoption of two-factor authentication (2FA) is expected to drive growth in the biometric technologies market in the coming years. Two-factor authentication is a security process that requires users to provide two different authentication factors to verify their identity. In the context of biometric technologies, 2FA enhances security for identity verification, reduces vulnerability to traditional attacks, and minimizes the risk of unauthorized access. For example, in July 2023, DataProt, a Switzerland-based non-governmental organization, reported that only 19% of government agencies utilize hardware authentication tokens, while just 62% of companies implement multi-factor authentication. Thus, the rising adoption of two-factor authentication is contributing to the growth of the biometric technology market.

Technological advancements stand out as a key trend contributing to the increasing popularity of the biometric technologies market. Major companies in the biometric technology sector are actively engaged in developing innovative solutions leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen their market position. For instance, in March 2022, Switzerland-based biometric specialist and security system supplier Touchless Biometric Systems (TBS) introduced 3D Fly, an innovative sensor enabling on-the-fly user identification. The 3D Fly sensor captures a high-resolution image of the entire hand, extracting biometric features from up to four fingers for superior recognition performance. Utilizing AI-assisted hand recognition technology and fast data processing, the 3D Fly sensor identifies a person within a second, allowing users to move past the speed gate without stopping or slowing down. This focus on technological innovation is propelling the biometric technologies market forward.

Leading companies in the biometrics technologies market are embracing innovative technological products to bolster their market position, such as the adoption of handheld palm vein biometrics scanners. These portable devices capture and analyze unique vein patterns in an individual's palm for biometric identification and authentication. In July 2023, Keyo, a US-based biometric identification software developer, launched Keyo Wave+. This handheld palm vein biometrics scanner features a smartphone-sized screen, SOC2-compliant data protection, and adaptability to support customized applications. It can be mounted to a countertop or wall and is scalable to accommodate billions of users. Targeting various sectors, including retail stores, offices, hospitals, stadiums, resorts, and airports, Keyo Wave+ aims to provide seamless biometric identification for diverse use cases, including payments, access control, ticketing, identification, and time and attendance.

In January 2024, Amadeus, a technology company based in Spain that specializes in providing solutions for the travel and tourism industry, acquired Vision-Box for €320 million. This acquisition is intended to enhance Amadeus's technology offerings, expand its market presence, and improve its solutions within the travel and tourism sector. Vision-Box, a company located in Portugal, manufactures security technology specifically designed for border control.

Major companies operating in the biometric technologies market include Fujitsu Frontech Limited, Imageware Systems Inc., Suprema HQ Inc., IDEMIA Group, Secunet Security Networks AG, Thales S.A., BIO-key International, Nippon Electric Company Limited Corporation, Precise Biometrics, Aware Inc., Cognitec Systems GmbH, Daon Inc., M2SYS Technology, 3M Company, DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH, Assa Abloy AB, Fulcrum Biometrics LLC, Facebanx Ltd., Integrated Biometrics LLC, Accu-Time Systems, East Shore Technology, EveVerify, Suprema Inc., Hitachi, FaceFirst, Nuance Communications, BI2 Technologies, Biometix Pty Ltd, Fingerprint Cards, BTBL Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the biometric technologies market share in 2024. The regions covered in the biometric technologies market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the biometric technologies market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The field of biometric technology encompasses automated or computerized processes vital for secure and personalized identification based on a person's biological features. It serves as an advanced method for authentication, surpassing traditional techniques such as passwords or pin codes. This technology ensures heightened security against fraudulent activities and provides robust and enduring security benefits for individuals and organizations.

Biometric technology presents various types, including contact-based, contactless, and hybrid systems. Contact-based biometric technology necessitates physical interaction between the user and the machine's sensors or system for access. Offerings encompass hardware and software solutions supporting both single-factor and multi-factor authentication. It covers diverse biometric identifiers such as facial recognition, hand geometry, voice recognition, signature analysis, iris scanning, automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS), non-automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS), among others. These technologies find application across numerous sectors including government, consumer electronics, military and defense, healthcare, banking and finance, travel and immigration, automotive, security, and various other industries.

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The biometric technology market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing fingerprint mapping, facial recognition, and retina scan services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The biometric technology market also includes sales of optical sensors, capacitive scanners, ultrasonic sensors, and thermal line sensors which are used in providing biometric technology services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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