Geographic Information System (GIS) Software Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The geographic information system (GIS) software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.46 billion in 2024 to $10.86 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to government and defense applications, urban planning and infrastructure development, environmental conservation, consumer navigation and location-based services.

The geographic information system (GIS) software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to IOT and sensor integration, smart cities and iot, climate change mitigation, healthcare and epidemiology. Major trends in the forecast period include cloud-based GIS, location intelligence, indoor mapping and navigation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) integration.

The growing prevalence of mobility and transportation is expected to drive the expansion of the GIS software market in the future. Mobility refers to the ability or tendency to move from one position or situation to a more favorable one, while transportation involves moving people or goods from one location to another through various modes. GIS software plays a crucial role in mobility and transportation by analyzing investment plans for public transport, improving accessibility through route planning and analysis, and managing traffic flow. For example, in January 2024, the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, a US-based non-profit organization, reported that transportation became one of the largest annual expenses for consumers in 2023, totaling $12,295. As a result, the rise in mobility and transportation is driving the growth of the GIS software market.

The increasing demand for urban planning activities is a significant driver of the geographic information system (GIS) market. Urban planning involves the process of designing, developing, and organizing urban areas to create sustainable and functional environments. GIS technology serves as a vital tool for urban planners, aiding in comprehending patterns, linkages, and spatial context, thereby enhancing management and decision-making. As of July 2022, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that employment in the field of urban and regional planning is projected to grow by 4% from 2022 to 2032. Consequently, the growing need for urban planning is fueling the geographic information systems market's growth.

Key companies operating in the GIS software market are actively embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to advance their offerings and solidify their market presence. AI in GIS software is characterized by the application of AI technology to enhance GIS applications, including AI attribute collection, AI surveying, and mapping. For example, in September 2022, SuperMap Software Co. Ltd., a China-based GIS software developer, unveiled SuperMap GIS 11i (2022), featuring multiple enhancements such as AI-driven video spatialization, new 3D GIS capabilities, Cloud-Native GIS 2.0, and open-source spatial database Yukon. SuperMap GIS 11i (2022) integrates elements like Web processing automation (WebGPA), data management, classical geographic analysis, and distributed analysis. This incorporation of AI into GIS software is expected to result in more intelligent and robust solutions.

In March 2022, Avineon Inc., a US-based provider of GIS solutions, successfully acquired Highland Mapping Inc., a move aimed at broadening Avineon's existing professional services offerings. This strategic acquisition further reinforces Avineon's managed services capabilities, enhancing its overall professional services portfolio. Highland Mapping Inc., based in the United States, specializes in delivering professional GIS solutions to regional associations and governments.

Major companies operating in the geographic information system (gis) software market are Google LLC, Hitachi Solutions Ltd., General Electric Co., Oracle Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Salesforce Inc., NEC Corporation, Hexagon AB, Autodesk Inc., Trimble Inc., Pitney Bowes Inc., Tyler Technologies Inc., Esri Global Inc., Bentley Systems Incorporated, TomTom N.V., GB Group PLC, SuperMap Software Co. Ltd., Safe Software Inc., CoreCompete LLC., Caliper Corporation, QGIS, CartoDB Inc., ThinkGeo LLC., Cadcorp Limited, Golden Software LLC, Blue Marble Group Inc., Terra Gis Ltd., MangoMap LIMITED, PASCO Corporation, Open Source Geospatial Foundation.

North America was the largest region in the GIS software market in 2024. The regions covered in geographic information system (GIS) software report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the geographic information system (GIS) software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The geographic information system (GIS) software market includes revenues earned by entities by offering services such as geocoding, geoprocessing, 3D GIS services and modeling, imaging and analysis. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The geographic information system (GIS) software market also include sales of query tools, database management system (DBMS), graphical user interface and layout. 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.

GIS software, or Geographic Information System software, is a computer application designed to facilitate the utilization of a geographic information system. It empowers users to create, store, manage, query, analyze, and visualize geographic data. This versatile software plays a crucial role in manipulating and preserving geographic information effectively.

GIS software comprises two primary components such as software and services. Software encompasses a set of instructions, data, or programs utilized to operate machines and execute specific tasks. The various types of GIS software encompass desktop GIS, server GIS, developer GIS, mobile GIS, and others. These software variations serve diverse functions, including mapping, surveying, location-based services, navigation, and telematics, among others. The application of GIS software spans across numerous industry verticals, such as automotive, energy and utilities, government, defense and intelligence, smart cities, insurance, natural resources, and others.

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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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