Automated Passenger Counting System Market Report 2026

The automated passenger counting system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.59 billion in 2025 to $11.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to manual counting limitations, urban transit expansion, need for operational efficiency, early infrared counting systems, data-driven planning requirements.

The automated passenger counting system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart mobility investments, AI-powered analytics, multimodal transport integration, demand for real-time data, predictive transit planning. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of video analytics-based counting, adoption of contactless passenger monitoring, integration with fare management systems, expansion of cloud-based analytics, demand for accurate ridership data.

The rising use of public transportation is expected to drive the growth of the automated passenger counting system market in the coming years. Urban public transportation usage refers to the effective and efficient use of public transport vehicles and services by the general public. Demand is increasing due to growing traffic congestion, higher investments in public transportation infrastructure, and rising fuel costs. Automated Passenger Counting Systems (APC) are employed in urban public transport to accurately track passenger numbers, enabling efficient resource allocation, schedule planning, and service optimization. For example, in November 2025, according to the Department for Transport, a UK-based government department, England recorded 3.7 billion local bus passenger journeys in the year ending March 2025, marking a 1% increase compared with the year ending March 2024. Therefore, rising public transportation usage is fueling the automated passenger counting system market.

Leading companies in the automated passenger counting system market are developing advanced solutions, such as AI-integrated sensor technologies, to improve counting accuracy and operational efficiency. These sensors are equipped with artificial intelligence to accurately detect and count passengers boarding and alighting public transport vehicles. For instance, in September 2023, iris-GmbH, a Germany-based developer and manufacturer of sensor components for automated passenger counting systems, launched the IRMA 6 R2 sensor in Europe. This next-generation sensor leverages advanced data processing and AI algorithms to provide precise, real-time counts of passengers and objects. The data enables operators and transportation authorities to optimize vehicle sizes, routes, and schedules, enhancing operational reliability and passenger satisfaction. The IRMA 6 R2 features a 4-core processing unit for maximum accuracy while complying with the latest cybersecurity standards.

In January 2024, Xovis AG, a Switzerland-based provider of people flow and occupancy analytics solutions, partnered with HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA’s People Sensing business to deliver advanced sensor-based solutions for pedestrian and indoor monitoring. Through this collaboration, Xovis AG and HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA aim to enhance smart building and retail analytics, improve people flow management, and expand their global presence in sensor technologies. HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA is a Germany-based company specializing in automotive lighting and electronics solutions, including people sensing technologies.

Major companies operating in the automated passenger counting system market report include INIT SE, IRIS GmbH Infrared & Intelligent Sensors, DILAX Intelcom GmbH, Clever Devices Ltd., Trapeze Group, Syncromatics Corporation, LILEE Systems Ltd., Eurotech Holdings Ltd., Hella Aglaia Mobile Vision GmbH, Infodev Electronic Design & Information Technologies Ltd., Teleste Oy, Indra Sistemas S.A., Wabtec Corporation, Thales Group, Siemens AG, Hitachi Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Advantech Co. Ltd., NEXCOM International Co. Ltd., Bosch Mobility Solutions, Euclid Labs, Postec Technology.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automated passenger counting system market in 2025. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automated passenger counting system market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automated passenger counting system market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automated passenger counting system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as data analytics and reporting, remote monitoring, service planning optimization, and others. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The automated passenger counting system market also includes sales of sensor-based systems, cameras, and power supply systems. 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.

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