Driven by the rising adoption of IoT-enabled security systems and cloud-based platforms, the global access control market is expected to grow from USD 10.62 billion in 2025 to USD 15.80 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.3%, according to new information from research company, Marketsandmarkets.
IoT enhances automation efficiency by enabling secure, real-time data exchange, while cloud integration offers scalability, remote monitoring, and reduced maintenance costs.
Together, they support advanced models like Access Control as a Service (ACaaS), providing businesses flexibility, visibility across sites, and seamless updates. This interconnected shift from traditional systems to IoT and cloud solutions fuels strong market growth.
Flexibility and scalability
Hosted access control as a service (ACaaS) is expected to hold the largest market share
Hosted access control as a service (ACaaS) is expected to hold the largest market share in the overall access control market owing to its flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
Unlike traditional systems, ACaaS eliminates the need for heavy infrastructure or on-premises servers, as data is stored and managed at third-party locations. This allows users to gain complete control over access rights without incurring high maintenance costs.
Being web-based, it requires no client-side software and enables centralised monitoring of multiple facilities, offering seamless and maintenance-free experience. Hosted ACaaS also enhances security and efficiency by supporting remote access and management from any device.
Always-available access control
The analysts suggest that solutions such as Identiv’s Freedom Cloud provide robust, feature-rich, and always-available access control that businesses can rely on for uninterrupted operations.
The ability to push security patches, updates, and troubleshooting remotely ensures higher resilience compared to on-premises systems. Additionally, the growing need to safeguard critical infrastructure such as oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, metal & mining, power, automotive, and water treatment sectors is fuelling adoption.
With increasing concerns around unauthorised access and data security, enterprises are turning toward ACaaS for its ability to provide secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions.
Residential market holds great opportunity
Residential premises have witnessed an increased adoption of access control and video surveillance
Residential premises have witnessed an increased adoption of access control and video surveillance security systems.
Residential properties have installed electronic lock-based access control systems to prevent invasion and burglary.
One of the most important requirements regarding protecting personal belongings is to carry out rigorous and detailed control of the people who enter and leave the residential premises. The entry gates are the doorways to residential communities and buildings.
Growing home automation trend
Without supervision, anyone can freely enter and exit the property. The demand for electronic products has surged with the growing home automation trend. Home security is a major concern for homeowners nowadays.
The key factors contributing to the growth of this market include growing crime rates, ongoing technological advancements, increasing need to detect hazards such as fire and gas leaks, and ensuring the safety of children and older people at home.
North America’s major share
Organisations across industries are increasingly adopting these technologies to enhance security
North America holds the largest share in the global access control market, driven by rising demand for cloud-based services, mobile access control solutions, and advanced management software.
Organisations across industries are increasingly adopting these technologies to enhance security and operational efficiency. The region is also witnessing strong uptake of biometric authentication and multi-technology readers, particularly in the commercial and government sectors.
For instance, the US Department of Defence and the Department of Homeland Security have long relied on fingerprint biometrics to facilitate both physical and digital access while addressing critical security concerns.
Strengthening the regional ecosystem
The presence of local key players such as Aware and Crossmatch Technologies further strengthens the regional ecosystem by offering innovative solutions and supporting widespread deployment.
Moreover, the US boasts robust hospitality, BFSI, retail, and enterprise sectors, which are expected to increase security-related investments. A well-developed transportation sector, combined with the growing need for city surveillance projects, also contributes to the demand.
Rising concerns about securing banks and financial institutions add another layer of opportunity. Collectively, according to the researchers, these factors establish North America as a pioneer in adopting advanced access control systems.
Key players
Some of the key companies operating in the access control market and mentioned by the research includes businesses, such as Assa Abloy, Dormakaba, Johnson Controls, Siemens, UTC, Allegion, Honeywell, Hirsch, Nedap, Suprema, Keenfinity and Thales, amongst others.