Global Software Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global software market size was estimated at USD 730,703.7 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,397,309.5 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.3% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$730,703.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,397,309.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
11.3%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global software market highlights

  • The global software market generated a revenue of USD 730,703.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,397,309.5 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 11.3% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, application software accounted for a revenue of USD 375,630.5 million in 2024.
  • Application Software is the most lucrative type 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 730,703.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,397,309.5 million
Growth rate11.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentApplication software
Fastest growing segmentApplication Software
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationApplication Software, System Infrastructure Software, Development and Deployment Software, Productivity Software

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 42.5% of the global software 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 47,574.2 million by 2030.

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Software Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
NortonLifeLock View profile 1-10 Tempe, Arizona, United States, North America https://www.nortonlifelock.com
McAfee View profile 5001-10000 Santa Clara, California, United States, North America http://www.mcafee.com
Intuit Inc View profile 18200 2700 Coast Avenue, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94043 https://www.intuit.com
Block Inc Class A View profile 12985 1955 Broadway, Suite 600, Oakland, CA, United States, 94612 https://www.block.xyz
VMware View profile 10001+ Palo Alto, California, United States, North America https://www.vmware.com
Adobe Inc View profile 29945 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States, 95110-2704 https://www.adobe.com
SAP SE View profile 107602 Dietmar-Hopp-Allee 16, Walldorf, BW, Germany, 69190 https://www.sap.com
Microsoft Corp View profile 221000 One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052-6399 https://www.microsoft.com
International Business Machines Corp View profile 282200 One New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY, United States, 10504 http://www.ibm.com
Oracle Corp View profile 164000 2300 Oracle Way, Austin, TX, United States, 78741 https://www.oracle.com

Global software market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to software market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Application software was the largest segment with a revenue share of 51.41% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global software market based on application software, system infrastructure software, development and deployment software, productivity software covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Software Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Application Software
      • Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
      • Customer Relationship Management
      • Supply Chain Management
      • Enterprise Collaboration Software
      • Enterprise Content Management Software
      • Education Software
      • Others
    • System Infrastructure Software
      • Network Management Systems
      • Storage Software
      • Security Software
    • Development and Deployment Software
      • Enterprise Data Management
      • Business Analytics & Reporting Tools
      • Application Servers
      • Integration & Orchestration Middleware
      • Data Quality Tools
    • Productivity Software
      • Office Software
      • Creative Software
      • Others (Administrative Software, construction & design)
  • Global Software Deployment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • On-premises
    • Cloud
  • Global Software Enterprise Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Small & Medium Enterprises
    • Large Enterprises
  • Global Software Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • IT & telecom
    • BFSI
    • Retail
    • Government/Public Sector
    • Energy & utilities
    • Healthcare
    • Others

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