Middle East & Africa Facial Recognition Market Size & Outlook

The facial recognition market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 517.2 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 18.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa facial recognition market from 2022 to 2028.
Revenue, 2021 (US$M)
$161.8
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$517.2
CAGR, 2022 - 2028
18.1%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA facial recognition market highlights

  • The MEA facial recognition market generated a revenue of USD 161.8 million in 2021.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.1% from 2022 to 2028.
  • In terms of segment, 3d was the largest revenue generating technology in 2021.
  • Facial Analytics is the most lucrative technology segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 161.8 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 517.2 million
Growth rate18.1% (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
Key market players worldwideAware Inc, Cognitec Systems, Thales, Fujitsu Ltd, NEC Corp, Entrust Inc.


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 3.6% of the global facial recognition market in 2021.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3,863.9 million by 2028.

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Middle East & Africa facial recognition market outlook

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3d was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.32% in 2021. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa facial recognition market based on 2d, 3d, facial analytics covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.


Careem, a taxi-hailing service in the Middle East, uses facial recognition solutions offered by a U.K.-based security company, Digital Barriers. The software verifies drivers in real-time by integrating it with the driver’s mobile application.

Several African countries, such as Uganda and Kenya, have received financing and infrastructure from Chinese companies, including Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., for the development of surveillance and telecommunications. 

In Turkey, approximately 30 domestically-developed drones equipped with AI and facial recognition are used for border security. Amid COVID – 19 pandemic, Dubai police officials are using smart helmets equipped with facial recognition and an infra-red camera, to detect high body temperature of public transport users and identify them. 

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