Access Control Market size was valued at USD 12.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach a valuation of USD 39.2 billion by the end of 2037, rising at a CAGR of 9% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2037. In 2025, the industry size of access control is evaluated at USD 13.8 billion.
The access control market is rapidly rising due to factors such as technological innovations, the rising demand for security systems, and the use of AI and cloud solutions. The market has been segmented by application into residential, commercial, industrial, and government segments, with new technologies such as biometric authentication and cloud-based access control systems. Suprema launched CLUe, a cloud integration platform for biometric access control in July 2024 for instance. This is in line with the current increasing need for scalable, centralized systems that promote security and efficiency in operations. Global governments are also enforcing policies to enhance digital security in order to foster access control market growth.
Furthermore, the increasing rate of globalization and the shift towards the development of smart cities are increasing the need for sophisticated access control systems. To meet these needs, governments have been pushing for the enhancement of digital infrastructure. In June 2024, Honeywell acquired Carrier Global Corporation’s Global Access Solutions business for USD 4.95 billion to expand its business. At the same time, smart city projects, other governmental programs, and regulatory requirements force companies to implement safe and compliant access management systems.
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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9% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 12.8 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 39.2 billion |
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Offerings (Hardware, Software, Service)
Hardware segment is predicted to dominate access control market share of over 55.5% by 2037. This growth is supported by the increasing need for biometric scanners, access cards, and other physical equipment that are required to build the security infrastructure. For example, Hikvision released the new advanced access control products that are associated with video intercom and alarm systems in July 2024. These developments underline the importance of this segment in providing effective and real security products. Also, the growing implementation of hardware solutions in critical applications such as banking and government establishments contributes to the growth of this segment.
End user (Government, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Military & Defense, Transport & Logistics, Others)
In access control market, commercial segment is anticipated to account for revenue share of around 21.8% by 2037, due to the increasing focus on reliable and efficient access control in offices, retail outlets, and entertainment facilities. In July 2024, Tour24 collaborated with ButterflyMX to enhance property access in multifamily real estate to increase effectiveness and residents’ satisfaction. This trend is in line with the increasing use of smart access systems to improve the quality of tenants' and visitors’ experience. Furthermore, the growing use of access control in coworking spaces and malls shows that the commercial sector needs flexible and expandable solutions.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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Asia Pacific Market Statistics
Asia Pacific access control market is projected to dominate revenue share of around 48.9% by the end of 2037. The dominance is attributed to high population density, which has been urbanized at a rapid rate, and increased technological innovation. The governments in the region are also spending a lot of resources on smart city projects and digital networks, which in turn increases the demand for sophisticated access control systems. For example, OTPless raised USD 3.5 million in 2024 to offer a new kind of mobile authentication in which WhatsApp will be used instead of OTPs to improve the security and convenience of the system. These developments make the region an important hub for innovation and growth of the global access control market.
The growth of India market is being fueled by smart city projects supported by the government and the use of biometrics. In 2024, the company introduced its facial recognition-based access solutions to the India access control market, particularly in the commercial market. The requirement of secure access in IT parks, residential complexes, and public infrastructure is also increasing which fuels the market growth in the region.
China dominates the Asia Pacific access control market due to its strong manufacturing industry and high usage of AI in security systems. In December 2023, Dahua Technology launched its new intelligent access control terminals with deep learning, improving the recognition and control in access control. As China is one of the most rapidly growing countries and pays much attention to smart city construction, it is one of the lucrative countries in the market.
North America Market Analysis
North America access control market is estimated to exhibit around 8.9% CAGR till 2037, due to technological advancements in access control systems. In June 2024, Control iD partnered with Paravision to launch the iDFace Max, a new generation access control solution with the latest facial recognition technology, which is another sign of the increasing interest of the region in AI technologies. Also, in March 2023, Kisi Inc. unveiled video-based features to its cloud-based access control solution with video intercom integration, which provides a significant boost to integrated access management systems. These trends, coupled with the increasing trend of using smart building technologies, further enhance the market growth.
The U.S. is the leading country in the North America access control market due to the high investment in artificial intelligence-based security systems. In 2024, HID Global enhanced its manufacturing to include advanced biometric readers to meet the increasing needs of the commercial and government markets. In particular, the increase in smart city projects and the modernization of infrastructure is stimulating the use of innovative access control systems, which strengthens the country’s position in the market.
The access control market in Canada is driven by the rising adoption of advanced security systems in homes and other commercial establishments. In October 2023, Swiftlabs signed a deal with TELUS to connect access control devices based on the IoT into smart homes to improve security and provide comfort to consumers. Some of the government projects aimed at enhancing secure public infrastructure and increasing the use of cloud-based access control solutions also play a role in Canada’s development in the North America access control market.
The access control market is competitive with major players such as Allegion plc., ADT, ASSA ABLOY, ButterflyMX, and Genetec Inc. These companies are investing in innovation, strategic alliances, and acquisitions as a way of enhancing their market presence. Other important players, including Honeywell International Inc., NEC Corporation, and Fujitsu Limited are also using their technological know-how to come up with integrated access management systems.
In September 2024, Genetec Inc. released a new I/O module in collaboration with STid in its access control systems. The module is certified to the highest level of cybersecurity for clients in the European Union. It is built for secure and flexible integration within enterprise systems. This addition strengthens Genetec’s high-assurance access control products portfolio. The new module also guarantees adherence to the rigid set of cybersecurity rules. Such strategic initiatives indicate the competitive landscape where the firms try to meet emerging security threats and serve a wide range of customers.
Here are some leading companies in the access control market:
Author Credits: Abhishek Verma
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