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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