Global Physical Security Market to Reach $151.5 Billion by 2030

The global physical security market is projected to grow steadily through 2030, with demand being shaped by stronger infrastructure protection needs, tighter compliance requirements and broader adoption of advanced surveillance and access technologies

According to Marketsandmarkets, the global physical security market is expected to grow from $120.79 billion in 2025 to $151.50 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 4.6% over the forecast period. The report points to rising concerns over critical infrastructure protection, urbanization and increasingly strict regulatory demands as key forces behind continued investment in physical security systems.

Marketsandmarkets says the systems segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market, underlining continued demand for core technologies such as physical access control, video surveillance, physical identity and access management, and fire and life safety solutions. At the same time, the physical identity and access management segment is forecast to post the fastest growth, highlighting the market’s shift toward more integrated and intelligence-led security environments.

The report suggests that physical security is increasingly being treated as a strategic function rather than a standalone facility measure. Organizations are expanding deployments not only to protect people and assets, but also to improve operational resilience, support compliance and strengthen response capabilities across critical sites and public-facing infrastructure.

Regionally, North America is expected to hold the largest market share in 2025, accounting for 38.85% of revenue, according to Marketsandmarkets. The forecast reflects sustained spending on advanced security systems and services as enterprises and public-sector operators continue to modernize their physical protection strategies.