Iris Recognition Market Report 2025

The iris recognition market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.48 billion in 2024 to $5.12 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing security concerns, government initiatives for biometric id programs, expansion in law enforcement and surveillance, growing application in healthcare, increasing demand in financial services.

The iris recognition market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.22 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to widespread adoption in mobile devices, expanding applications in smart cities, growth in healthcare biometrics, increased integration in access control systems, rising demand for contactless authentication. Major trends in the forecast period include government initiatives and regulations, emergence of wearable technology, focus on user convenience and experience, cloud-based iris recognition solutions, cross-industry collaboration.

The iris recognition market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.5 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the widespread adoption of biometrics in mobile devices, its expanding applications in smart cities, the growth of biometrics in healthcare, increased integration into access control systems, and the rising demand for contactless authentication. Major trends expected in this period include government initiatives and regulations, the emergence of wearable technology with biometric capabilities, a focus on user convenience and experience, the development of cloud-based iris recognition solutions, and increased cross-industry collaboration.

The rising prevalence of fraudulent activities is projected to drive the growth of the iris recognition market. Fraudulent activities encompass unethical actions that enable the perpetrator to gain financial benefits or advantages. Iris recognition technology plays a vital role in combating identity theft and fraud. As fraudulent activities increase, there is a greater demand for high-security systems, which can be effectively achieved through iris recognition. For example, in September 2022, HM Government, the UK-based executive authority, reported a 157% increase in fraud reports submitted to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) for the year ending September 2022 compared to the previous year. By the end of September 2022, the total reports to the NFIB reached nearly 1 million. Consequently, the rise in fraudulent activities is driving the demand for iris recognition technology.

The projected increase in the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to propel the growth of the iris recognition market in the foreseeable future. IoT refers to a network comprising physical objects, devices, and appliances embedded with sensors, software, and various technologies. These elements enable connectivity and data exchange among devices and systems over the internet or other communication networks. In the context of iris recognition, IoT integration facilitates seamless connectivity and data exchange between iris recognition devices. This allows for real-time authentication and remote monitoring, enhancing security measures and access control. Moreover, the incorporation of IoT fosters the development of smart and interconnected security ecosystems. For example, a report published by Ericsson in September 2022 indicated that global IoT connections had reached 13.2 billion in 2022, projecting an 18% increase to 34.7 billion connections by 2028. Consequently, the escalating adoption of IoT stands as a driving force behind the expansion of the iris recognition market, as it facilitates enhanced connectivity and functionalities within security systems through iris recognition technology.

Technological advancements stand as a prominent trend in the iris recognition market, with key companies introducing advanced products to maintain their market positions. An illustration of this trend is Hikvision's launch in September 2022 of the MinMoe Iris Recognition Terminal. This cutting-edge product is engineered to offer heightened security by leveraging unique identification patterns and robust security measures. The terminal boasts rapid iris scanning capabilities, clocking in at just 1 second for the scanning process, and a maximum recognition distance of 70 cm. It is also equipped with color imaging and video anti-counterfeiting technology, ensuring superior accuracy and safety measures.

Major companies in the iris recognition market are pioneering innovative products that incorporate advanced technologies, such as face recognition technology, to identify or verify individuals by analyzing and comparing patterns of facial features captured by imaging devices. These technologies are typically employed for security, authentication, or surveillance purposes. For example, in November 2022, NEC Corporation, a multinational information technology and electronics corporation based in Japan, introduced a multimodal biometric authentication solution. This solution integrates NEC's face recognition and iris recognition technologies, both of which have been recognized as the world's best by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The solution achieves exceptional authentication accuracy, with a false acceptance rate of one in 10 billion, making it well-suited for stringent access control in critical facilities and high-security areas.

In August 2022, IriTech Inc., a US-based company specializing in iris recognition technology, formed a partnership with the Institute of Blockchain Technology (IBCT). Through this collaboration, IriTech aims to create advanced biometric data hubs to improve security and identity verification. The Institute of Blockchain Technology (IBCT) is a South Korea-based firm that focuses on decentralized data platforms.

Major companies operating in the iris recognition market include Honeywell International Inc., NEC Corporation Safran Group, Thales Group, Gemalto NV, IDEMIA, HID Global, SRI International, Cross Match Technologies Inc., BioEnable Technologies, Aware Inc., Iris ID Inc., Iris Corporation Berhad, 3M Cogent Inc., Irisity AB, IriTech Inc., CMITech Company Ltd., M2SYS Technology, EyeLock Inc., Princeton Identity, Irisguard Inc., Delta ID, IrisAccess.

Iris recognition uses visible and near-infrared light to visualize a person's iris for identification purposes.

Iris recognition technology finds its primary applications in smartphones, wearables, tablets, notebooks, personal computers, and scanners. Smartphones, in particular, are capable of performing a wide array of tasks beyond traditional calling and messaging. Iris scanners integrated into smartphones are employed for tasks such as access control and authentication. This technology utilizes both hardware and software components and is utilized across various industries including consumer electronics, healthcare, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), military and defense, government, and others.

The iris recognition market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.96 billion in 2023 to $4.57 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing security concerns, government initiatives for biometric id programs, expansion in law enforcement and surveillance, growing application in healthcare, increasing demand in financial services.

North America was the largest region in the iris recognition market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global iris recognition market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the iris recognition market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the iris recognition market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The iris recognition market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as fingerprint recognition, software for facial recognition, voice authentication, biometric liveness detection, and spoof detection, biometrics-as-a-service (BaaS), and mobile biometric authentication. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The iris recognition market also includes sales of biometric ID cards, iris scanners, biometric mobile devices, automated biometric identification systems (ABIS) and facial recognition terminals, which are used in providing iris recognition 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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