The global market for smart water management is expected to grow from $23.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $43.7 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
The North American market for smart water management is expected to grow from $10.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $19.9 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 13.6% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
The European market for smart water management is expected to grow from $5.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $10.3 billion by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
Report Scope
This report provides a detailed global market analysis of smart water management (SWM), reflecting the latest data, trends, and market projections. SWM involves the integration of digital technologies, data analytics, and automation to optimize the use, distribution, and quality of water resources. It aims to improve efficiency, to reduce water waste, to increase transparency, to enhance sustainability, and to support real-time decision-making in water systems.
The report focuses on the hardware, software and services aspects of SWM. The base year for the market study is 2024, with estimates and forecasts for 2025 through 2030. Market estimates are valued in U.S. dollars (millions). Forecast growth rates are based on expected industry capacity additions, feedback from key industry players, revenue reported by major companies, and anticipated regulatory updates. Data from major smart water associations such as the International Water Resources Association, Irrigation Association, International Water Management Institute, and American Water Works Association were used to anticipate market dynamics and to further measure the market size.
For this analysis, the global market for SWM is segmented by:
Component: hardware, software, services.
Hardware: controllers, smart water meters, sensors, and others.
Smart water meter technology: advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and automated (or automatic) meter reading (AMR).
Software: analytics and data management, network monitoring and management (NMM), meter data management (MDM), geographic information systems (GIS), and others.
Services: managed services and professional services.
End use: utilities and municipalities, commercial and industrial (C&I), and residential.
Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Report Includes
73 data tables and 54 additional tables
An overview of the global market for smart water management (SWM)
Analyses of the global market trends, with sales data for 2024, estimates for 2025, forecasts for 2029, and projected CAGRs through 2030
Estimates of the market and revenue forecast for the global SWM market, and corresponding market share analysis by component, end-use industry and region
Highlights of emerging technological trends, opportunities and gaps, estimating current and future demand for SWM
Information on the latest developments in SWM and new industry research, upcoming technologies, and economic trends
Identification of challenges and discussion of how to overcome these so that the market reaches its commercialization potential, and ESG trends of the market
Market share analysis of the key companies and coverage of their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances, and other market strategies, and a relevant patent analysis
Profiles of the leading companies, including Xylem, Siemens, Veolia, Schneider Electric, and Honeywell International Inc.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Market Dynamics and Drivers
Trends and Future Developments
Segmental Analysis
Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Overview
Key Benefits of Smart Water Management
Smart Water Management Framework
Major Water Information Platforms
Value Chain Analysis
R&D and Technology Development
Hardware Manufacturing
Software Development and Platform Integration
System Integration and Deployment
Operations, Maintenance and Asset Management
Data Analytics and Decision Support
Customer Engagement
Regulatory Framework in Smart Water Management Industry
Impact of Trump's Trade Policies on the Global Water Business
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Rising Demand for Clean Water
Water Scarcity and Climate Change Drive Demand for Smart Water Management
Rising Demand for Smart Water Management in Industrial and Commercial Sectors
Advances in IoT, AI and Digital Twin
Market Restraints
High Initial Investment
Lack of Technical Expertise and Skilled Workforce
Market Opportunities
Potential to Reduce Non-revenue Water
Growing Urbanization and Smart City Initiatives
Market Challenges
Cybersecurity Risk
Smart Water Management Integration Challenges with Legacy Systems
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Overview
Innovative Trends in Smart Water Management, 2025
Enhanced Cybersecurity Protocols
Reduction of Non-revenue Water
AI in Water Resource Management
Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization
Flood Management
Smart Agriculture and Irrigation
Summary of Case Studies in Smart Water Management
Smart Water Grid in Singapore
Smart Irrigation System in Barcelona
AI and Digital Twins for Wastewater Management, San Diego, California
Smart Metering in Urban Households, Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
Fixing Undetected Leaks in Italy
Homestake Water Project, Colorado
Emerging Technologies
IoT and Smart Sensors
Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Digital Twins
AI and Machine Learning
Geographic Information Systems
Cloud Computing and Edge Computing
Blockchain
Patent Analysis
Key Takeaways
Significant Patent Grants
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis by Component
Key Takeaways
Hardware
Software
Services
Market Analysis by End Use
Key Takeaways
Utilities and Municipalities
Commercial and Industrial
Residential
Geographic Breakdown
Market Analysis by Region
Key Takeaways
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Middle East and Africa
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
Industry Structure
Top Players Ranking Analysis
Xylem
Siemens
Veolia
Schneider Electric
Honeywell International
Strategic Analysis
Chapter 7 Sustainability in Smart Water Management Market: An ESG Perspective
Importance of ESG in the Smart Water Management Industry
Sustainability Trends in the Smart Water Management Industry
ESG Practices in the Smart Water Management Industry
Current Status of ESG in the Smart Water Management Market