Video Surveillance Market Size to Reach USD 141.6 billion by 2035 | From USD 59.3 billion in 2025

Market Outlook and Forecast

The video surveillance market is undergoing a phase of strong growth, driven by infrastructure expansion, smart-city initiatives, and rising expectations for safety and operational intelligence. In this section, we provide a structured view of the market size, regional performance and segment demand.

Based on recent market research, the global video surveillance market is estimated at USD 59.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 141.6 billion by 2035, suggesting a growth trajectory with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9.1% from 2026 to 2035.

This size spectrum underscores the transition from legacy camera systems to intelligent, networked, analytics-driven platforms - reflecting how video surveillance has evolved from passive monitoring toward active intelligence.

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Regional Performance Highlights

North America is expected to lead growth with a projected CAGR of about 9.9% over 2026-2035. The region's strength lies in early adoption of IP surveillance systems, high enterprise security spends and matured infrastructure.

Europe is forecast to hold about 22.5% share by 2035 of the global market. Stringent privacy regulation (e.g., GDPR), public sector investments and retrofits of aging systems drive adoption here.

Asia Pacific is poised to be the largest region by revenue share, targeting approximately 34.9% of the global market by 2035. Rapid urbanisation, large public-safety roll-outs and wide infrastructure modernisation underpin this leadership.

In short, the regional dimension of the video surveillance market reveals a mix of mature markets (North America, Western Europe) and high-growth zones (Asia Pacific, parts of Eastern Europe and Latin America) - making global players think regionally in terms of product, regulation and go-to-market strategy.

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Segment Demand and Use Cases

From a segmentation perspective, the hardware component (cameras, storage devices, network recorders) is projected to hold approximately 49.1% share by 2035 of the video surveillance market value. This illustrates that while software and services are growing rapidly, the physical devices and infrastructure still anchor much of the spend.

Within system types, the IP video surveillance system segment continues to dominate: IP-based (network) cameras, rather than traditional analog systems, are becoming standard for enterprises, municipalities and critical infrastructure. Many recent reports also highlight the hardware segment and IP system dominance.

Use-case wise, we see:

• Public-safety / smart-city deployments (urban surveillance, traffic monitoring, transit hubs) driving municipal adoption of large-scale video surveillance systems.
• Commercial / enterprise settings (retail environments, corporate campuses, logistics hubs) deploying IP video surveillance systems for loss prevention, operations intelligence and compliance.
• Residential / small business segments increasingly investing in networked video systems thanks to falling device cost, IoT enablement and cloud-based services.
In sum, the market outlook for video surveillance positions the industry for solid, sustained growth - with hardware and IP systems forming the backbone, regional dynamics shaping priority markets, and use-cases expanding broadly.

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Top 3-4 Market Trends

To stay ahead in the video surveillance market, companies and investors need to understand the transformative trends at play. Here are four key trends that are reshaping the landscape, supported by recent examples or events.

1. Shift from Analog to IP & Edge Analytics

One of the most profound transitions is from analog camera setups to IP-networked video surveillance systems - combined with edge computing and AI-enabled analytics. With IP video surveillance, organisations gain remote accessibility, higher resolution, and integration with analytics platforms. Several research reports emphasise IP dominance in system type.

For example, the latest initiatives by Hikvision (see company developments below) launching new network cameras with AI-ISP capabilities illustrate how hardware makers are embedding edge analytics into devices.
This trend is fundamentally altering the value-chain: devices are no longer simple image capture tools but smart endpoints, which create new opportunities for analytics, SaaS models and increased recurring revenue.

2. Growth of Cloud, VSaaS and Subscription Models

Video surveillance is increasingly being delivered as a service rather than purely as an upfront-hardware purchase. Cloud platforms, Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS), managed services and cloud-storage models are gaining traction - enabling smaller organisations to adopt enterprise-grade systems with lower barrier to entry.

A recent research insight notes that the market is "increasingly defined by software capabilities and recurring revenue models," with analytics and cloud services growing faster than traditional equipment sales.

This model shift opens up new opportunities for security integrators and cloud-platform providers to monetise device usage, analytics subscriptions and managed services - shifting business models in the video surveillance market.

3. Sustainability, Privacy and Regulatory Pressure

The video surveillance market is no longer just about capturing images - it is about doing so responsibly, sustainably and compliantly. Governments and large organisations increasingly insist on standards around privacy, data protection and environmentally friendly design. For instance, a recent initiative in China titled "True pixels, no false claims" was launched by major surveillance firms to improve specification transparency and build consumer trust.

Similarly, regulatory concerns have led to bans on certain surveillance equipment in sensitive locations, particularly referencing national-security risks. These pressures are reshaping supply chains, product certification processes and competitive positioning.

From a sustainability perspective, manufacturers are emphasising eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient cameras and certifications - signalling that the video surveillance market is aligning with broader ESG imperatives.

4. Cross-domain Convergence: Smart Cities, IoT and Analytics

Video surveillance is increasingly intersecting with other domains - notably smart-city infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, thermal imaging, drone-based monitoring and large-scale analytics platforms. Urbanisation, public-safety demands and infrastructure modernisation mean that video surveillance systems are being integrated deeply into city-wide operations.

Research indicates that extensive urban-monitoring deployments and IoT integrations are among the prime growth drivers.

This convergence creates opportunities for video-surveillance vendors to partner with telecom, IoT, cloud and analytics providers - thus enabling richer applications (for example, traffic flow monitoring, crowd analytics, emergency response). For market intelligence professionals, recognising this convergence is key to identifying the next growth horizon in the video surveillance market.

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Recent Company Developments

In a dynamic video surveillance market, innovation, M&A, regulation and product launches can rapidly shift competitive positions. Below are eight companies (both established and emerging) whose recent developments are worth noting.

1. Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.) - In February 2025 the company launched its Pro Series Network Cameras with "ColorVu 3.0" technology, embedding AI-ISP image restoration, dual-mic audio and dynamic wide-range capabilities.

2. In May 2025 Hikvision released a new generation of cable-free video security products, marking a push toward wireless, flexible deployments. On the regulatory front, Canada ordered Hikvision to cease operations in the country over national-security concerns.

3. Dahua Technology (Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd.) - As a major video surveillance equipment supplier, Dahua continues to expand its IP-camera and analytics portfolio amidst geopolitical headwinds (e.g., bans in government installations).

4. Axis Communications (Axis Communications AB) -
Swedish manufacturer of network video cameras, now part of Canon Inc. and known for advancing IP-based video surveillance, analytics and access-control integration.

5. Pelco (Pelco Incorporated) - Now under Motorola Solutions, Inc., Pelco underwent a rebrand in 2025 and emphasised open-platform integration for critical-infrastructure applications (ports, utilities, oil & gas).

6. Eagle Eye Networks (Eagle Eye Networks, Inc.) - U.S.-based cloud video surveillance firm that raised significant capital to deepen AI analytics and global expansion in the VSaaS domain.

7. Flock Safety (Flock Safety, Inc.) - Specialised in licence-plate recognition and smart-camera platforms for neighbourhood security; its partnership with Ring (Amazon) for law-enforcement integration further underscores the convergence between consumer and enterprise video-surveillance systems.

8. Synology (Synology Inc.) - Though known for NAS and storage solutions, in May 2025 it launched "C2 Surveillance", a cloud-based video-surveillance service with zero-device-license requirements - signalling how video-surveillance providers are expanding into SaaS and cloud models.

9. (Bonus) LiveU (LiveU) - Although primarily a live-broadcast infrastructure company, its recent acquisition of Actus Digital included compliance-monitoring and AI-based content analysis - underscoring how video-surveillance technologies are spilling into adjacent markets.

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These corporate moves reflect several broader themes:

hardware innovation, IP-system upgrades, cloud service evolution, regulatory and geopolitical pressures, and cross-sector convergence. For market intelligence practitioners, tracking these company developments is essential to anticipate how product road-maps, go-to-market strategies and competitive positioning will evolve across the global video surveillance market.

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