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Smart Cities Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025-2034

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  • 210 Pages
  • March 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Market Insights
  • ID: 6065642
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The Smart Cities Market was valued at USD 634 Billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 2.74 Trillion by 2034, rising at a CAGR of 15.80%.

This growth is driven by the pressing need to address the challenges posed by rapid urbanization and population growth. As cities continue to grow at an unprecedented rate, urban infrastructure is under immense strain, which in turn fuels the demand for innovative solutions. Smart cities leverage cutting-edge technologies like the internet of things (iot), artificial intelligence (ai), and big data analytics to improve urban planning, streamline public services, and create more sustainable, efficient environments. With the help of these technologies, smart cities aim to make better use of resources, reduce costs, enhance the quality of life for citizens, and drive economic growth.

The Smart Cities Market is dominated by several key technologies, including IoT, big data analytics, cloud computing, and AI. Among these, the IoT segment is expected to lead, with a projected market value of USD 1.01 trillion by 2034. IoT plays a critical role by connecting various devices, sensors, and systems, enabling the collection of real-time data. This integration fosters smarter decision-making, greater operational efficiency, and optimized public service delivery. Applications of IoT in smart cities span multiple sectors, such as traffic management, energy monitoring, waste management, and public safety, making it a key driver in improving overall urban functionality.

The smart mobility segment within the market is also experiencing rapid growth, with a strong focus on urban mobility solutions, traffic surveillance, and management, as well as parking management and connected logistics. The connected logistics sector is anticipated to see the fastest growth, expanding at a CAGR of 16.9% between 2025 and 2034. Technologies like IoT, GPS, and AI are transforming logistics by offering real-time tracking, route optimization, and improved supply chain management, making transportation more efficient and reducing environmental impact.

The US smart cities market accounted for a dominant share of 84.1% in 2024, reflecting its ongoing leadership in this space. This growth is propelled by substantial government investments and technological advancements in IoT, AI, and big data analytics. The US continues to spearhead smart city initiatives, particularly through federal funding and policies that promote the adoption of smart solutions. These solutions are helping to optimize public services, such as transportation, energy management, and safety. However, challenges like high implementation costs and cybersecurity concerns remain. Despite these obstacles, the market is supported by strong infrastructure investments, favorable regulatory frameworks, and a clear commitment to the development of smart city technologies.

Comprehensive Market Analysis and Forecast

  • Industry trends, key growth drivers, challenges, future opportunities, and regulatory landscape
  • Competitive landscape with Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL analysis
  • Market size, segmentation, and regional forecasts
  • In-depth company profiles, business strategies, financial insights, and SWOT analysis

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
1.1 Market scope and definitions
1.2 Research design
1.2.1 Research approach
1.2.2 Data collection methods
1.3 Base estimates and calculations
1.3.1 Base year calculation
1.3.2 Key trends for market estimation
1.4 Forecast model
1.5 Primary research and validation
1.5.1 Primary sources
1.5.2 Data mining sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Industry 360 degree synopsis
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.2 Industry impact forces
3.2.1 Growth drivers
3.2.1.1 Rising urbanization and population growth
3.2.1.2 Government initiatives and funding for smart city projects
3.2.1.3 Advancements in IoT and connectivity technologies
3.2.1.4 Increasing focus on sustainability and energy efficiency
3.2.1.5 Data privacy and security concerns
3.2.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
3.2.2.1 Growing demand for improved public safety and security
3.2.2.2 High implementation costs and limited funding
3.3 Growth potential analysis
3.4 Regulatory landscape
3.5 Technology landscape
3.6 Future market trends
3.7 Gap analysis
3.8 Porter’s analysis
3.9 PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Company market share analysis
4.3 Competitive analysis of major market players
4.4 Competitive positioning matrix
4.5 Strategy dashboard
Chapter 5 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Component, 2021-2034 (USD Mn)
5.1 Key trends
5.2 Hardware
5.3 Software
5.4 Services
Chapter 6 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Technology, 2021-2034 (USD Mn)
6.1 Key trends
6.2 IoT
6.3 AI & ML
6.4 Cloud computing
6.5 5G networking
6.6 Edge computing
6.7 Others
Chapter 7 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Mn)
7.1 Key trends
7.2 Transportation
7.3 Waste management
7.4 Energy management
7.5 Utility management
7.6 Public safety
7.7 Environmental monitoring
7.8 Others
Chapter 8 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Solution, 2021-2034 (USD Mn)
8.1 Key trends
8.2 Smart governance
8.3 Smart economy & development
8.4 Smart transportation
8.5 Smart monitoring & control
8.6 Smart healthcare
8.7 Smart & sustainable environment
8.8 Others
Chapter 9 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Mn)
9.1 Key trends
9.2 North America
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.2 UK
9.3.3 France
9.3.4 Spain
9.3.5 Italy
9.3.6 Netherlands
9.4 Asia Pacific
9.4.1 China
9.4.2 India
9.4.3 Japan
9.4.4 Australia
9.4.5 South Korea
9.5 Latin America
9.5.1 Brazil
9.5.2 Mexico
9.5.3 Argentina
9.6 Middle East and Africa
9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
9.6.2 South Africa
9.6.3 UAE
Chapter 10 Company Profiles
10.1 ABB Ltd.
10.2 AT&T Inc.
10.3 AVEVA Group plc.
10.4 Cisco Systems, Inc.
10.5 Ericsson
10.6 Fujitsu Limited
10.7 General Electric
10.8 Hitachi, Ltd.
10.9 Honeywell International Inc.
10.10 Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
10.11 IBM
10.12 Intel Corporation
10.13 Itron Inc.
10.14 Microsoft Corporation
10.15 NEC Corporation
10.16 Nokia
10.17 Oracle Corporation
10.18 Schneider Electric SE
10.19 Siemens AG
10.20 Telefonica S.A.
10.21 Verizon

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this Smart Cities market report include:
  • ABB Ltd.
  • AT&T Inc.
  • AVEVA Group plc
  • Cisco Systems Inc.
  • Ericsson
  • Fujitsu Limited
  • General Electric
  • Hitachi Ltd.
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
  • IBM
  • Intel Corporation
  • Itron Inc.
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • NEC Corporation
  • Nokia
  • Oracle Corporation
  • Schneider Electric SE
  • Siemens AG
  • Telefonica S.A.
  • Verizon

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