Global Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System Market Trends, Forecast Report 2025-2037
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System Market size is projected to increase from USD 5.52 billion to USD 10.28 billion, reflecting a CAGR of over 4.9% during the forecast period, from 2025 to 2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of ambient air quality monitoring systems is estimated at USD 5.74 billion.
According to UNICEF 2021, air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally, including children below five years of age, registering itself as the second leading cause of death. It further states that air pollution caused the deaths of over 700,000 children under five years in the same year. Rising levels of air pollution and growing awareness of the health risks associated with poor air quality have increased the demand for ambient air quality monitoring systems. As concerns grow about the impact of air pollution on human health, governments and environmental agencies around the world are enacting regulations to monitor and control air pollution. As per 2022 WHO, a recorded number of over 6000 cities in 117 countries are now monitoring air quality.
Furthermore, the growth of the ambient air quality monitoring system market is been fueled by the adoption of the smart city. The Smart Cities Mission launched by the Government of India was extended till 2025 with 100 cities completing 7,188 projects, making 90% of total projects, and amounted to approximately USD 17.31 billion as part of the mission. These smart cities demand the utilization of advanced technology and data analytics to manage and optimize urban infrastructure, such as ambient air quality monitoring, to tackle the severely increasing air pollution due to dust, construction materials, lack of greenery, and clean water bodies.
According to the World Health Organization April 2022, 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds WHO air quality limits and threatens health. In June 2020, Siemens Mobility Limited partnered with air quality experts EarthSense to launch the Zephyr air quality measurement system for traffic management applications, as road transport significantly contributes to urban pollution. Furthermore, in June 2024, the India government inaugurated the Indigenous Air Quality Monitoring System (AQ-AIMS) and launched the Air-Pravah App during World Environment Day, as a cost-effective, ‘Make in India’ solution. Initiatives like these are boosting the expansion of the market significantly, drawing several more initiatives and investments.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Increasing government initiatives to curb pollution: With growing concerns about the effects of air pollution on human health, governments, and environmental agencies around the world are implementing regulations to monitor and control pollution levels. In September 2024, according to the UN environment program, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) launched the Air Quality Management Exchange Platform (AQMx) that follows the UNEA-6 resolution, a resolution adopted by the UN in March 2024. The launch aimed at increasing regional cooperation and action on improving air quality globally.
- Increasing adoption of low-cost ambient air quality monitoring systems: These systems use inexpensive sensors and data analytics to provide real-time air quality data at a lower cost than traditional monitoring systems. In June 2023, the Press Information Bureau of India published that IIT Madras researchers developed a mobile low-cost air pollution monitoring framework in which, pollution sensors mounted on public vehicles can dynamically monitor the air quality of an extended area at high spatial and temporal resolution. These solutions enable wider deployment in urban, rural, and industrial areas, helping to fill gaps in monitoring networks and foster awareness and action against air pollution.
Challenges
- High installation and maintenance cost: Devices with IoT and real-time data analytics capabilities require significant initial investments, which can deter adoption, particularly in developing regions. Furthermore, ongoing operational and calibration expenses add to the financial burden, limiting accessibility for small-scale users and local governments with budget constraints. Hence, this has proven to be a major challenge faced by the global market players to overcome.
- Limited infrastructure in emerging regions: Inadequate infrastructure for monitoring networks, insufficient government support, and weak enforcement of environmental regulations hinder market growth in these areas. Additionally, low public awareness and limited technological expertise further restrict the adoption of advanced solutions, leaving large populations vulnerable to the adverse effects of air pollution without effective mitigation.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System Market: Key Insights
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2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
4.9% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 5.52 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 10.28 billion |
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Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System Segmentation
End User (Residential, Government, Industrial)
The government segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share by the end of 2037. The governments worldwide have implemented ambient air quality monitoring systems to track and manage air pollution as a result of growing environmental regulations and public health concerns. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States, the European Environment Agency (EEA) in Europe, and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in India are a few government authorities of various regions that govern the air quality and pollution of the specified region.
Installation (Outdoor, Wearables, Others)
Based on installation, the wearables segment is anticipated to account for the largest market share by the end of 2037. This can be attributed to its wide variety of advantages such as it can be used anywhere and everywhere owing to its size. It can be hand-held or carried in a backpack and is often used for mobile air quality monitoring in specific areas or events. Additionally, they can be battery or generator-powered and are typically smaller and cheaper than fixed surveillance systems.
Our in-depth analysis of the global ambient air quality monitoring system market includes the following segments:
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North America Market Forecast
North America market is anticipated to gain the largest revenue share by the end of 2037. This can be attributed to the high level of air pollution in various states of the U.S., along with rising awareness amongst people of health hazards caused by air pollution. The United States currently is the largest market for ambient air quality monitoring systems followed by Canada, in the region. In February 2024, the EPA strengthened the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter (PM NAAQS) intending to protect millions of people in the region from damaging and inflated health impacts, including heart attacks and premature death.
The U.S. ambient air quality monitoring system market is fueled by stringent environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act. Federal and state-level initiatives to combat climate change and reduce emissions further contribute to the demand for air quality monitoring solutions. The presence of key market players in the country draws significant investments and partnerships in R&D and bolsters technological advancements and market expansion. For instance, in September 2024, NASA selected Ball Aerospace to build a hyperspectral infrared sounding instrument for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) program to provide critical atmospheric data, track pollutants, and detect air quality changes in real-time.
APAC Market Statistics
The APAC ambient air quality monitoring system market is estimated to witness the fastest growth by the end of 2037 due to extremely high levels of air pollution in countries, such as India, China, and Japan. South Asia is considered the epicenter of air pollution. According to the World Air Quality Report 2020, 37 of the 40 most polluted cities in the world are in South Asia. Air pollution is a health hazard, representing the third-highest risk for premature death in the region. The growing government initiatives in the Asia Pacific, intending to curb air pollution, are estimated to boost market growth significantly.
India ambient air quality monitoring system market is driven by growing government initiatives and rising public awareness of air pollution. The International Trade Administration stated in 2020 that India has nine of the world’s ten worst polluted cities. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India, in 2024, 966 continuous ambient air monitoring stations were operational in 419 different cities and towns, as a part of their nationwide program known as the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP). Moreover, the high demand for air purifiers in the country with real-time monitoring solutions and IoT-based technologies is estimated to boost market growth.
Companies Dominating the Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System Landscape
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Companies are focusing on technological innovations, and market leaders are prioritizing geographical expansion and customization to meet region-specific regulations and consumer demands. Additionally, emphasis on sustainability and compliance with environmental standards that cater to increasing global awareness about air quality issues is also a priority strategy adopted by these companies. Here’s a list of the companies leading the ambient air quality monitoring system market:
- Siemens AG
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- Emerson Electric Co.
- General Electric Company
- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
- PerkinElmer, Inc.
- Agilent Technologies, Inc.
- Spectris plc
- The 3M Company
In the News
- In February 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a funding of USD 81 million for qualified air agencies for expansion and upgradation of the air quality monitoring networks in the U.S. as part of the Investing in America agenda.
- In February 2022, Honeywell launched its Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitor that alerts owners and operators of the building of potential problems to proactively improve the air quality indoors, and decrease the risk of transmitting airborne contaminants.
- In September 2021, Agilent Technologies Inc. collaborated with Visiopharm to expand the distribution of the company’s portfolio of CE-IVD marked artificial intelligence (AI)-driven precision pathology software worldwide.
Author Credits: Abhishek Verma
- Report ID: 3554
- Published Date: Jan 29, 2025
- Report Format: PDF, PPT
