Global Smart Cities Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The smart cities industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,728.3 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 25.8% is expected of the worldwide smart cities industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$B)
$748.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$3,728.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
25.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global smart cities market highlights

  • The global smart cities market generated a revenue of USD 748.7 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 3,728.3 billion by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 25.8% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, smart utilities accounted for a revenue of USD 214.2 billion in 2023.
  • Environmental Solution is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 748.7 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,728.3 billion
Growth rate25.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSmart utilities
Fastest growing segmentEnvironmental Solution
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationSmart Governance, Smart Building, Environmental Solution, Smart Utilities, Smart Transportation, Smart Healthcare

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 29.9% of the global smart cities market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, UK is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 174.7 billion by 2030.

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Smart utilities was the largest segment with a revenue share of 28.61% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global smart cities market based on smart governance, smart building, environmental solution, smart utilities, smart transportation, smart healthcare covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Smart Cities Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Smart Governance
    • Smart Building
    • Environmental Solution
    • Smart Utilities
    • Smart Transportation
    • Smart Healthcare
  • Global Smart Cities Smart Governance Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • City Surveillance
    • CCS
    • E-governance
    • Smart Lighting
    • Smart Infrastructure
  • Global Smart Cities Smart Utilities Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Energy Management
    • Water Management
    • Waste Management
  • Global Smart Cities Smart Transportation Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Intelligent Transportation System
    • Parking Management
    • Smart Ticketing & Travel Assistance
  • Global Smart Cities Governance Model Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Public
    • Private
    • PPP

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Global smart cities market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$B)

Top 10 countries: Smart cities market size, 2023 (US$B)

Global smart cities market share, by application, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$B)

Smart cities market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global smart cities market, by region, 2023 (US$B)

Global smart cities market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$B)

Application 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 125.9 150.1 164.2 180.3 199.7 224.1 255.9 298.4 356.6 438.4 556.0 729.6 992.9 23.7%
Europe 123.3 146.2 158.8 173.3 190.7 212.5 240.9 278.8 330.6 403.1 506.9 659.3 888.8 22.7%
Asia Pacific 98.8 123.8 142.0 163.5 189.8 223.0 266.4 324.9 405.8 521.1 690.1 945.2 1,342.2 29.2%
Latin America 16.5 20.2 22.8 25.7 29.4 33.9 39.9 47.9 59.0 74.7 97.6 131.9 185.0 27.4%
MEA 25.3 31.4 35.8 40.9 47.2 55.1 65.4 79.3 98.5 125.8 165.8 226.0 319.5 28.6%
Overall 389.8 471.7 523.6 583.8 656.8 748.7 868.5 1,029.2 1,250.5 1,563.1 2,016.4 2,691.9 3,728.3 25.8%

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