Facial recognition is a method of identifying or verifying someone by analyzing patterns based on their facial characteristics. It records and analyzes facial features, comparing the results to confirm identity. Face detection is a necessary first step to identify and locate human faces in pictures and videos.
The facial recognition market primarily relies on three main technologies: 2D, 3D, and facial analytics. In 2D face recognition technology, a camera captures an image of the subject, which is then stored for subsequent use. Facial recognition finds applications in various areas, including emotion recognition, attendance tracking and monitoring, access control, as well as security and surveillance. This technology is predominantly utilized across different sectors such as retail and e-commerce, media and entertainment, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), automobile and transportation, telecom and information technology (IT), government, healthcare, and others.
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The facial recognition market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.94 billion in 2024 to $7.92 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to security and surveillance applications, government initiatives for national security, rise of smartphones and consumer electronics, biometric authentication in financial services.
The facial recognition market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.33 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to privacy-preserving solutions, COVID-19 pandemic response, enhanced security in airports and transportation, expanding use in education. Major trends in the forecast period include contactless biometric authentication, enhanced accuracy with AI and deep learning, privacy and ethical considerations, expansion in public safety and security.
The growing significance of the surveillance industry is anticipated to boost the facial recognition market. The rise in cyberattacks, terrorist activities, and identity theft incidents worldwide has heightened the need for surveillance. Both private and public organizations are implementing facial recognition technology to enhance security by accurately identifying individuals for access control. The adoption of smart surveillance systems that utilize facial recognition is on the rise. For example, in January 2024, Comparitech, a U.S.-based software company, reported that Washington, DC, is equipped with 35,082 cameras covering 61.14 square miles, resulting in 573.8 cameras per square mile. Atlanta, Georgia, follows with 60,864 cameras across 135.74 square miles, equating to 448.4 cameras per square mile. San Francisco, California, has 18,200 cameras for 46.9 square miles, yielding 388.1 cameras per square mile. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, features 46,957 cameras over 134.28 square miles, translating to 349.7 cameras per square mile. New York City, New York, boasts 70,882 cameras covering 300.38 square miles, which is 236 cameras per square mile. Thus, the increasing significance of the surveillance industry is expected to drive growth in the facial recognition market.
The facial recognition market is poised for growth due to the increasing incidence of robberies and crime rates. Robbery, defined as the criminal act of taking or attempting to take property from another person or entity by force, threat, or intimidation, has prompted law enforcement agencies to leverage facial recognition technology as a valuable tool in the fight against crime. This technology aids in the rapid identification, tracking, and apprehension of suspects by allowing for quick and accurate matching of facial features captured in surveillance footage or crime scenes. Such applications contribute to efforts aimed at enhancing public safety and preventing criminal activities. As an illustration, in February 2022, according to the New York City Police Department, the city experienced a 58.7% increase in overall index crime, rising from 5759 cases in 2021 to 9138 cases in 2022. Robbery cases specifically saw a 56% increase, climbing from 2099 in 2021 to 3762 in 2022. Therefore, the rising incidence of robberies and crime rates is a significant driver for the growth of the facial recognition market.
Major companies in the market are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into facial recognition to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of these systems. For instance, in April 2023, Suprema AI, a Korea-based provider of AI-based integrated security solutions, introduced Q-Face Pro, a high-performance AI facial recognition OEM (original equipment manufacturer) module. Utilizing its AI-driven facial recognition algorithm and Neural Processing Unit (NPU), Q-Face Pro can identify faces up to 50,000 times faster and with greater accuracy than other facial recognition devices. Additionally, it delivers highly precise authentication performance and excels in detecting fake faces.
Major players in the facial recognition market are directing their focus towards technological innovation, with an emphasis on background-check databases to enhance the capabilities of facial recognition. A background-check database serves as a tool in the process of background verification, revealing information about an individual's past conduct. For example, in December 2022, Verify, a US-based company offering performance management solutions, introduced the world's first publicly available background-check database designed to support facial recognition. Known as Verify Faces, this service assists individuals in making more informed decisions about potential dating partners, coworkers, business associates, or any other interactions. It furnishes essential background information, including criminal and civil court reports, birthdate, address and phone number history, and social security number validation.
In May 2023, Salto, a security products manufacturer based in Spain, acquired TouchByte for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aligns with Salto's strategy to improve its biometric-based access control offerings and develop more advanced facial recognition access control solutions. TouchByte is a UK-based provider of facial recognition technology.
Major companies operating in the facial recognition market include NEC Corporation, SenseTime Group Inc., Idemia Group S.A., Megvii Inc., CyberLink Corp., FacePhi S.L., Raydiant Inc., Paravision Inc., Aware Inc., FaceFirst Incorporated, Innovatrics Inc., Ayonix Corporation, Herta Security GmbH, Polaris Sensor Technologies Inc., Cognitec Systems GmbH, Animetrics, Rank One Computing Inc., DeepVisionAI Inc., AnyVision Interactive Technologies Ltd., FaceTec Inc., BioID AG, Applied Recognition Inc., XRVision Pte Ltd., Tech5 S.A., Pangiam Trueface Corporation, Clearview AI Inc., Kairos AR Inc., Neurotechnology LLC, ImageWare Systems Inc., KeyLemon S.A., VicarVision B.V.
North America was the largest region in the facial recognition market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the facial recognition market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the facial recognition market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The facial recognition market includes revenues earned by entities by providing solutions that assist in controlling access to personal devices, homes, cars, offices, and other locations. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Technology: 2D; 3D; Facial Analytics
2) By Application: Emotion Recognition; Attendance Tracking And Monitoring; Access Control; Security And Surveillance; Other Applications
3) By End User: Retail And E-commerce; Media And Entertainment; Banking, Financial Services And Insurance (BFSI); Automobile And Transportation; Telecom And Information Technology (IT); Government; Healthcare; Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By 2D: Image-based Recognition; Video-based Recognition
2) By 3D: Depth-sensing Technology; Structured Light Technology
3) By Facial Analytics: Emotion Detection; Demographic Analysis; Behavioral Analysis
Companies Mentioned: NEC Corporation; SenseTime Group Inc.; Idemia Group S.A.; Megvii Inc.; CyberLink Corp.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Facial Recognition Market Characteristics
3. Facial Recognition Market Trends And Strategies
4. Facial Recognition Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Facial Recognition Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Facial Recognition PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Facial Recognition Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Facial Recognition Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Facial Recognition Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Facial Recognition Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Facial Recognition Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Facial Recognition Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
2D
3D
Facial Analytics
6.2. Global Facial Recognition Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Emotion Recognition
Attendance Tracking And Monitoring
Access Control
Security And Surveillance
Other Applications
6.3. Global Facial Recognition Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Retail And E-commerce
Media And Entertainment
Banking, Financial Services And Insurance (BFSI)
Automobile And Transportation
Telecom And Information Technology (IT)
Government
Healthcare
Other End-Users
6.4. Global Facial Recognition Market, Sub-Segmentation Of 2D, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Image-based Recognition
Video-based Recognition
6.5. Global Facial Recognition Market, Sub-Segmentation Of 3D, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Depth-sensing Technology
Structured Light Technology
6.6. Global Facial Recognition Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Facial Analytics, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Emotion Detection
Demographic Analysis
Behavioral Analysis
7. Facial Recognition Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Facial Recognition Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Facial Recognition Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion