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Smart Cities - GCC

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  • The Smart Cities market in the GCC is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years.
  • According to projections, the revenue in this market is estimated to reach US$1.02bn by 2025.
  • Furthermore, it is anticipated that the market will showcase a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2029) of 10.97%, leading to a market volume of US$1.55bn by 2029.
  • When compared globally, United States is set to generate the highest revenue in the Smart Cities market, with an estimated value of US$27.06bn in 2025.
  • The GCC countries are actively investing in smart city infrastructure to enhance urban sustainability and improve the quality of life for their residents.

Revenue

Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

Most recent update: Jun 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

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Most recent update: Jun 2024

Volume

Most recent update: Mar 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

Analyst Opinion

As the world population continues to grow, cities are especially becoming more crowded and in need of more efficient infrastructure and service offerings. Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are improving efficiency, sustainability and livability.

Environmental concerns have been gaining traction in recent years and the citizens are demanding sustainable solutions. Smart energy systems and waste management solutions are adopting IoT technologies and benefiting from the data collected via the connected devices. Smart grids are especially important in increasing reliability and security in the times of outages, security threats and other unexpected occurrences. IoT sensors are used in smart waste management to monitor the garbage cans and optimize waste collection schedules and reduce litter.

The Smart Cities market is expected to continue seeing a fast growth, as governments are seeing the potential they can bring for both sustainable and economic growth. China has made “Smart Cities Development Plan” part of their Made in China 2025, while Germany invested over EUR 1 billion for development and investment of urban technologies.

Global Comparison

Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

Most recent update: Jun 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

Methodology

Data coverage

The data encompasses B2B, B2C and B2G revenues. The revenue only refers to the spending share of the Internet of Things components.

Modeling approach/ Market size:

The market size is determined through a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches. We use annual financial reports of the market-leading companies and industry associations, as well as third-party studies and reports to analyze the markets. To estimate the segment size for each country individually, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific industry associations, such as consumer spending, internet penetration, 4G coverage, and current and historical developments. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques but primarily exponential smoothing. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. The main drivers are the GDP and the level of digitization.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change.

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Key Market Indicators

Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

Most recent update: Jan 2025

Source: Statista Market Insights

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Internet of Things (IoT) - statistics & facts

In the realm of technology, few concepts have captured imaginations quite like the Internet of Things (IoT). Coined in 1999 by British technologist Kevin Ashton, IoT envisioned a future where a vast network of interconnected objects would collect and analyze data, enabling them to perform tasks autonomously. While the idea seemed more like science fiction at the time, today, IoT is no longer a hypothetical concept but a rapidly unfolding reality. Thanks to the development of communication technologies such as 5G and data analytics using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, IoT has applications varying from smartwatches to city infrastructure (smart cities).
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