Global Social Media Listening Market Size & Outlook

The global social media listening market size was estimated at USD 9.2 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 20.2 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.3% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$9.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$20.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
14.3%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global social media listening market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global social media listening market highlights

  • The global social media listening market generated a revenue of USD 9.2 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 20.2 billion by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 14.3% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, software accounted for a revenue of USD 6.6 billion in 2024.
  • Services is the most lucrative solutions segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 9.2 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 20.2 billion
Growth rate14.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentSoftware
Fastest growing segmentServices
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationSoftware, Services

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 39.9% of the global social media listening market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1.3 billion by 2030.

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Social Media Listening Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
YouScan View profile 51-100 Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus, Europe http://youscan.io
Buffer View profile 101-250 San Francisco, California, United States, North America https://buffer.com
Brandwatch View profile 1001-5000 Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.brandwatch.com/
Meltwater View profile 1001-5000 Oslo, Oslo, Norway, Europe https://www.meltwater.com/
Digimind View profile 101-250 New York, New York, United States, North America https://www.digimind.com
Mention Me View profile 101-250 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.mention-me.com/
Sprinklr Inc Class A View profile 3869 29 West 35th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United States, 10001 https://www.sprinklr.com
Sprout Social Inc Class A View profile 1383 131 South Dearborn Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603 https://www.sproutsocial.com
Hootsuite View profile 1001-5000 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America https://hootsuite.com/
International Business Machines Corp View profile 282200 One New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY, United States, 10504 http://www.ibm.com

Global social media listening market outlook

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Software was the largest segment with a revenue share of 71.74% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global social media listening market based on software, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Social Media Listening Solutions Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Software
    • Services
  • Global Social Media Listening Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Customer Experience Management
    • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Brand Management
    • Marketing Campaign Management
    • Sales and Lead Generation
    • Product Development and Innovation
    • Others
  • Global Social Media Listening Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • BFSI
    • Healthcare & life sciences
    • Retail & E-commerce
    • Government and Defense
    • Travel and hospitality
    • IT & Telecom
    • Media and Entertainment
    • Others (manufacturing, education, transportation and logistics)

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