Global Facial Recognition Market Size & Outlook, 2021-2028

The facial recognition industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 12,110.4 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 15.4% is expected of the worldwide facial recognition industry from 2022 to 2028.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$4,451.0
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$12,110.4
CAGR, 2022 - 2028
15.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global facial recognition market highlights

  • The global facial recognition market generated a revenue of USD 4,451.0 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 12,110.4 million by 2028.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2022 - 2028) of 15.4% by 2028.
  • In terms of segment, 3d accounted for a revenue of USD 1,671.2 million in 2021.
  • Facial Analytics is the most lucrative technology segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2021.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2022 to 2028.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 4,451.0 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 12,110.4 million
Growth rate15.4% (CAGR from 2021 to 2028)
Largest segment3d
Fastest growing segmentFacial Analytics
Historical data covered2017 - 2020
Base year for estimation2021
Forecast period covered2022 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentation2D, 3D, Facial Analytics

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 37.3% of the global facial recognition market in 2021.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,365.0 million by 2028.

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Global facial recognition market outlook

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3d was the largest segment with a revenue share of 37.55% in 2021. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global facial recognition market based on 2d, 3d, facial analytics covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.


  • Global Facial Recognition Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • 2D
    • 3D
    • Facial Analytics
  • Global Facial Recognition Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Emotion Recognition
    • Attendance Tracking and Monitoring
    • Access Control
    • Security & Surveillance
    • Others
  • Global Facial Recognition End-Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Retail & E-commerce
    • Media & Entertainment
    • BFSI
    • Automobile & Transportation
    • Telecom & IT
    • Government
    • Healthcare
    • Others

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Global facial recognition market size, by regions, 2017-2028 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Facial recognition market size, 2021 (US$M)

Global facial recognition market share, by technology, 2021 & 2028 (%, US$M)

Facial recognition market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global facial recognition market, by region, 2021 (US$M)

Global facial recognition market size, by regions, 2017-2028 (US$M)

Technology 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 CAGR
North America 1,081.8 1,189.0 1,325.7 1,472.6 1,660.7 1,880.9 2,128.8 2,405.4 2,709.7 3,043.9 3,410.4 3,806.3 12.6%
Europe 747.5 829.2 933.2 1,046.9 1,192.6 1,365.0 1,561.8 1,784.6 2,034.1 2,312.8 2,624.2 2,967.4 13.9%
Asia Pacific 574.9 673.2 798.5 942.7 1,128.7 1,356.0 1,626.8 1,947.3 2,322.6 2,761.1 3,273.1 3,863.9 19.2%
Latin America 168.7 193.5 225.2 261.1 307.3 363.4 429.4 506.6 596.1 699.5 819.1 955.6 17.6%
MEA 87.0 100.4 117.4 136.8 161.8 192.1 228.0 270.2 319.1 375.9 441.8 517.2 18.1%
Overall 2,659.8 2,985.2 3,400.0 3,860.0 4,451.0 5,157.4 5,974.8 6,914.1 7,981.6 9,193.2 10,568.5 12,110.4 15.4%

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