The global positioning systems market size was estimated at USD 110.76 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 440.91 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2025 to 2033. This growth is due to the increasing adoption of GPS technology in smartphones and consumer electronics.
With the rise of location-based services (LBS), navigation apps, and augmented reality (AR) applications, demand for high-precision GPS has surged. Continuous technological advancements have improved the accuracy, reliability, and speed of global positioning systems (GPS). Innovations such as multi-constellation GNSS support, real-time kinematics (RTK), and precise point positioning (PPP) are enabling high-precision applications in sectors like agriculture, mining, surveying, and autonomous systems. Moreover, the integration of GPS with Internet of Things (IoT) devices is exposing new possibilities for asset tracking, smart logistics, and fleet management, leading to increased adoption across various industries.
The rise of autonomous technologies in vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is a significant growth driver of the global positioning systems industry. Self-driving cars and commercial drones require advanced navigation and real-time positioning data to operate safely and efficiently. As automotive and drone manufacturers increase R&D in autonomous systems, the demand for high-precision GPS solutions is expected to surge in the coming years. For instance, in July 2025, Lucid Group, Nuro Inc., and Uber Technologies announced a strategic partnership to launch a next-generation premium robotaxi program exclusively for Uber's global ride-hailing platform. The collaboration aims to deploy over 20,000 Lucid vehicles integrated with Nuro's autonomous driving technology, the Nuro Driver, over the next six years. The rollout is set to begin in 2026 in U.S. cities, with plans to expand across dozens of international markets.
The global push toward smart city initiatives is encouraging the deployment of GPS technologies for traffic monitoring, public safety, and infrastructure management. GPS-enabled solutions are helping urban planners optimize routes, monitor public transportation, and reduce congestion. Furthermore, as construction and infrastructure projects increase globally, especially in emerging economies, the need for geolocation-based planning and mapping is boosting the demand for GPS-enabled tools and systems.
Global Positioning Systems Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global positioning systems market report based on deployment, application, and region:
Deployment Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Standalone tracker
Portable Navigation Devices
Automotive Telematics Systems
Consumer Devices
Others
Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
Road
Aviation
Marine
Location Based Services
Surveying & Mapping
Others
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Latin America
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Methodology segmentation & scope
1.2. Market Definitions
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Information Procurement
1.3.2. Information or Data Analysis
1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Global Positioning Systems Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Introduction/Lineage Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Drivers Analysis
3.3.2. Market Restraints Analysis
3.3.3. Industry Opportunities
3.4. Global Positioning Systems Analysis Tools
3.4.1. Porter's Analysis
3.4.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
3.4.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
3.4.1.3. Threats of substitution
3.4.1.4. Threats from new entrants
3.4.2. PESTEL Analysis
3.4.2.1. Political landscape
3.4.2.2. Economic and Social landscape
3.4.2.3. Technological landscape
3.4.2.4. Environmental landscape
3.4.2.5. Legal landscape
Chapter 4. Global Positioning Systems Market: Deployment Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Segment Dashboard
4.2. Global Positioning Systems: Deployment Movement Analysis, USD Billion, 2024 & 2033
4.3. Standalone tracker
4.3.1. P Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)