Biometrics in Government Market Report 2026

The biometrics in government market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.02 billion in 2025 to $8.05 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of government identity management initiatives, rising border security requirements, adoption of biometric passports and visas, growth of national id programs, increasing public safety digitization efforts.

The biometrics in government market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart governance infrastructure, rising demand for frictionless citizen authentication, expansion of biometric interoperability standards, growing focus on data security and privacy compliance, increasing adoption of ai-driven biometric analytics. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of multimodal biometric systems, rising adoption of contactless identification technologies, growing integration of ai-based identity verification, expansion of national digital identity programs, enhanced focus on secure and scalable biometric platforms.

The rising security concerns are expected to drive the growth of biometrics in the government market in the coming years. Security concerns refer to potential threats, vulnerabilities, or risks that could compromise the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of information, systems, or physical assets. These concerns are growing due to factors such as cybersecurity threats, physical security risks, supply chain vulnerabilities, regulatory compliance requirements, terrorism, political instability, and personal privacy issues. Government applications of biometrics enhance security, improve efficiency in service delivery, and help mitigate risks related to identity fraud and unauthorized access. For example, in April 2024, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a U.S.-based law enforcement agency, reported that investment fraud losses reached $4.57 billion in 2023, marking a 38% increase from the previous year. Consequently, the rise in security concerns is contributing to the expansion of biometrics adoption in government applications.

Leading companies in the government biometrics sector prioritize the development of advanced authentication solutions, including vein authentication, to bolster security and accuracy. Vein authentication, also known as vascular biometrics or vein pattern recognition, utilizes distinctive vein patterns in a person's hand, finger, or other body parts for identification and verification purposes. For instance, in May 2024, Uniken, a US-based software company, introduced palm vein authentication through its REL-ID security platform. This technology leverages the unique vein patterns in a person's palm to securely authenticate their identity. It offers a reliable and user-friendly method for customers to verify themselves when accessing financial accounts or engaging in transactions, particularly in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and e-government initiatives.

In April 2024, Amadeus IT Group S.A., a Spain-based company specializing in travel technology, completed the acquisition of Vision-Box for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move is set to strengthen Amadeus's position in the travel and tourism sector by integrating Vision-Box's advanced biometric solutions. These technologies are aimed at streamlining passenger processing, enhancing security measures, and improving the overall travel experience. Vision-Box, headquartered in Portugal, is renowned for providing biometric identity management solutions.

Major companies operating in the biometrics in government market are Qualcomm Technology Inc., Fujitsu Limited, NEC Corporation, Thales Group, IDEMIA Group SAS, HID Global Corporation, Nuance Communications Inc., secunet Security Networks AG, Daon Inc., Dreamlog Identification System GmbH, Accu-Time Systems Inc., BioEnable Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Cognitec Systems GmbH, Aware Inc., Iris ID Systems Inc., BI2 Technologies LLC, Innovatrics sro, Precise Biometrics AB, BIO-key International Inc., Ayonix Corporation, Fulcrum Biometrics Inc., id3 Technologies, JENETRIC GmbH

North America was the largest region in the biometrics in government market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market going forward. The regions covered in the biometrics in government market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the biometrics in government market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The biometrics in government market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as biometric services, biometric data management and verification services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The biometrics in government market also includes sales of facial recognition cameras, fingerprint scanners, and biometric smart cards. 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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