Fingerprint Biometrics Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented, By Type (AFIS Technology and Non-AFIS Technology), By Offering (Hardware, Software, and Services), By End User (IT & Telecom, Government & Defense, Automotive, BFSI, Healthcare, and Others), By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 24.11 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	11.02%
Fastest Growing Segment	Non-AFIS Technology
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 45.14 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Fingerprint Biometrics Market will grow from USD 24.11 Billion in 2025 to USD 45.14 Billion by 2031 at a 11.02% CAGR. Fingerprint biometrics constitutes the automated method of verifying identity by analyzing the unique ridge and valley patterns on a human fingertip. The global market is fundamentally driven by the ubiquitous inclusion of authentication sensors in mobile consumer electronics and the widespread enforcement of national identity schemes for border control and civic registration. These permanent security requirements provide a stable demand baseline that differs from shifting technological preferences or temporary features.

According to the Biometrics Institute, in 2025, over 90 percent of industry respondents reported high confidence in the use of biometrics to secure digital identities. This figure underscores the strong professional reliance on these security measures to mitigate fraud and enhance user verification. Despite such strong support, the sector encounters a substantial obstacle regarding data privacy as rising public apprehension about the centralized storage of sensitive biological data creates resistance that could delay market expansion.

Key Market Drivers

The proliferation of fingerprint sensors in consumer electronics and smartphones serves as the primary engine for market expansion, fundamentally shifting user authentication away from vulnerable alphanumeric passwords. This transition is accelerating as industry standards like FIDO passkeys integrate biometric verification directly into operating systems to enhance security against phishing and credential theft. The ubiquity of these sensors has conditioned users to expect instant, secure access, driving manufacturers to adopt advanced ultrasonic and optical technologies. According to the FIDO Alliance, October 2024, in the '2024 Online Authentication Barometer', consumer awareness of these passkeys rose to 57 percent, a surge that directly correlates with the increased hardware integration of biometric sensors in mobile devices. This widespread consumer acceptance compels component manufacturers to innovate continuously, ensuring that fingerprint recognition remains the dominant modality for digital identity verification.

Simultaneously, the expansion of government national ID and biometric e-passport programs provides a critical, high-volume revenue stream that stabilizes the broader market against consumer cycle fluctuations. Governments worldwide are mandating biometric data capture for border control and trusted traveler initiatives to streamline immigration processing while hardening security perimeters. According to the Transportation Security Administration, August 2024, in a 'National Press Release', the TSA PreCheck program, which relies on biometric enrollment, achieved a milestone of over 20 million active members, underscoring the massive scale of public sector adoption. This institutional demand creates a resilient ecosystem for solution providers who supply the necessary capture infrastructure; indeed, according to Thales, in 2024, sales in their Digital Identity & Security segment reached €2,914 million for the first nine months of the year, reflecting the robust financial health of the sector driven by these dual commercial and governmental engines.

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Key Market Challenges

The Global Fingerprint Biometrics Market faces a distinct impediment arising from escalating data privacy concerns and public skepticism regarding the centralized storage of sensitive biological information. Unlike changeable passwords, fingerprint data is immutable, meaning any potential breach or misuse carries permanent consequences for user identity security. This inherent risk fosters a reluctance among consumers and organizations to fully embrace biometric systems, particularly those utilizing cloud-based databases for template storage. Such apprehension directly slows the adoption rate of fingerprint authentication technologies, as users demand rigorous assurances that their unique physiological identifiers will not be compromised or exploited for unauthorized surveillance.

The impact of this resistance is quantifiable within the industry. According to the Biometrics Institute, in 2024, 58 percent of industry professionals cited privacy and data protection concerns as the most significant barrier to biometric market growth. This statistic highlights that despite technological advancements, the fundamental issue of trust regarding data stewardship remains a primary friction point, effectively capping the potential velocity of market expansion in both consumer and government sectors.

Key Market Trends

The widespread adoption of biometric payment cards is fundamentally reshaping the financial transaction landscape by integrating authentication sensors directly into standard card form factors. This technology addresses the security vulnerabilities of PIN-based verification while enabling cap-less contactless payments, a feature increasingly demanded by consumers and banking institutions to combine security with convenience. The market is witnessing a surge in commercial rollouts as issuers leverage these cards to reduce fraud at the point of sale without compromising existing terminal infrastructure compatibility. The accelerating momentum of this technology is evident in the financial performance of key component suppliers. According to Fingerprint Cards AB, August 2025, in the 'Interim Report Q2 2025', the company achieved a revenue increase of 40 percent year-over-year, a growth trajectory heavily supported by the rising demand for its biometric solutions in the payments and access sectors.

Concurrently, the emergence of contactless fingerprint scanning technologies is transforming high-throughput sectors such as travel and border control by eliminating the need for physical sensor interaction. This touchless modality offers significant hygiene benefits and faster processing speeds, making it ideal for managing large volumes of users in public spaces where efficiency is paramount. Airports and government agencies are rapidly deploying these systems to streamline passenger facilitation while maintaining rigorous identity verification standards through advanced optical and 3D sensing capabilities. The operational impact of this shift is substantiated by recent traveler usage data. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), November 2025, in the '2025 Global Passenger Survey', 50 percent of global passengers reported utilizing biometric technology during their airport journey, underscoring the growing public acceptance and institutional integration of contactless authentication methods.

Segmental Insights

Non-AFIS Technology currently represents the most rapidly expanding segment within the Global Fingerprint Biometrics Market due to its extensive application in consumer electronics and commercial sectors. This growth is largely fueled by the rising integration of biometric sensors in smartphones for user verification and secure mobile payments. Additionally, the shift toward cashless transactions has encouraged financial institutions to adopt these solutions to comply with authentication standards such as those outlined by the Payment Services Directive. Consequently, the demand for reliable identity verification in non-judicial settings continues to drive the market forward.

Regional Insights

North America leads the Global Fingerprint Biometrics Market, primarily due to aggressive adoption within federal security frameworks and the commercial sector. The United States government drives this demand through agencies like the Department of Homeland Security, which mandates biometric screening for border and immigration control. Additionally, the financial and healthcare industries increasingly deploy these systems to prevent identity theft and ensure regulatory compliance. This market maturity is reinforced by rigorous testing standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, fostering a trusted environment that accelerates technological deployment across the region.

Recent Developments

• In September 2025, IDEX Biometrics ASA released a comprehensive new portfolio of products dedicated to biometric payment and access control applications. This launch marked a significant strategic shift for the company as it transitioned from being a component supplier to a fully-fledged product provider, with the goal of accelerating the global adoption of passwordless authentication. The new product line was engineered to deliver high-performance security and user experience by leveraging the company’s proprietary fingerprint sensor technology for zero-trust environments. The company reported that it had already entered into multiple commercial partnerships and initiated product testing with clients to address the growing demand for secure digital identity solutions.
• In November 2024, IDEMIA Public Security and SECURE Systems, a subsidiary of VINCI Energies, launched a jointly developed biometric access control solution tailored for critical infrastructure. The new offering enabled the MorphoWave contactless fingerprint terminal to operate in a transparent card reading mode, achieving compliance with the strict security standards set by the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI). This innovation was designed to provide a sovereign and secure authentication method for operators of vital importance by combining frictionless biometric verification with a secure communication protocol. The solution aimed to facilitate the deployment of advanced biometric security in highly regulated environments while meeting rigorous cybersecurity requirements.
• In October 2024, Integrated Biometrics formed a strategic partnership with GripID to introduce a new compact biometric device designed for mobile identification in law enforcement and border security. The collaboration focused on the launch of the GripID FAP30, a multimodal device that incorporated Integrated Biometrics' light-emitting sensor technology into a portable form factor capable of pairing wirelessly with smartphones and tablets. The companies highlighted that this joint effort was intended to transform consumer-grade mobile devices into professional government-grade identity management tools. The partnership also outlined plans for future product releases, including mobile palm scanners and advanced fingerprint capture solutions.
• In March 2024, Fingerprint Cards AB announced a strategic commercial rollout in Türkiye through a collaboration with Thales and Garanti BBVA. This initiative involved the deployment of a biometric payment card that integrated the company's biometric technology, including its T-Shape sensor and software platform, with Thales' smart card solutions. The launch enabled customers of the bank to authorize contactless transactions securely by placing their finger on the card’s sensor, thereby removing the need for a PIN at point-of-sale terminals. This development marked the company's eleventh global launch of its biometric card technology, aiming to enhance payment security and convenience in the region.

Key Market Players

• NEC Corporation
• NVIDIA Corporation
• IBM Corporation
• Microsoft Corporation
• Thales Group
• Aware, Inc.
• Fujitsu Limited
• Safran Group

By Type	By Offering	By End User	By Region
AFIS Technology and Non-AFIS Technology	Hardware Software Services	IT & Telecom Government & Defense Automotive BFSI Healthcare Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Fingerprint Biometrics Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Fingerprint Biometrics Market, By Type:

• AFIS Technology and Non-AFIS Technology

• Fingerprint Biometrics Market, By Offering:

• Hardware
• Software
• Services

• Fingerprint Biometrics Market, By End User:

• IT & Telecom
• Government & Defense
• Automotive
• BFSI
• Healthcare
• Others

• Fingerprint Biometrics Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE