Knowledge Management Systems Market Size, Share, Growth and Industry analysis, By Type (Cloud-based, On Premise), By Application (SMEs, Large Enterprise) and Regional Forecast to 2034

Last Updated: 01 September 2025
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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MARKET REPORT OVERVIEW

The global knowledge management systems market size was valued at USD 5.116 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 12.15 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 10.09% from 2025 to 2034.

The United States Knowledge Management Systems Market size is projected at USD 1.76764 Billion in 2025, the Europe Knowledge Management Systems Market size is projected at USD 1.29081 Billion in 2025, and the China Knowledge Management Systems Market size is projected at USD 1.34198 Billion in 2025.

One of the key factors fueling the growth of the knowledge management software market is the rising demand for customer retention and satisfaction on a global scale. The market's expansion is accelerated by the increase in the usage of knowledge management software for the development, recognition, collection, and organized dissemination of vast amounts of information, as well as for solutions that are quick and easy to access. The market is further influenced by the rise in popularity of the software due to its many benefits, which include better governance, higher customer happiness, quicker call handling, and quicker training. Additionally, the knowledge management software market is positively impacted by the growth of end-use industries, an increase in investments, rapid digitization, and rising need for content management.

KEY FINDINGS

  • Market Size and Growth: Valued at USD 5.116 billion in 2025, expected to reach USD 12.15 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR 10.09%
  • Key Market Driver: 35% of businesses have fully deployed AI and 42% are actively piloting AI tools, accelerating KM adoption. 
  • Major Market Restraint: 54% of organizations use more than five platforms, and 62% cite data governance as a top challenge. 
  • Emerging Trends: 44% of experts rank generative AI most important for KM, while 35% of firms report full AI deployment. 
  • Regional Leadership: North America accounted for 38.46% of the knowledge management market share in 2024, leading globally.
  • Competitive Landscape: Cloud deployment captured 65.50% share in 2024; large enterprises held about 66.3% market dominance. 
  • Market Segmentation (Cloud-based, On-Premise): Cloud-based solutions comprised 65.50% of deployments in 2024; on-premise inferred at 34.50% as the complement. 
  • Recent Development: East Asia represented 22.4% of the global market share in 2024, indicating rapid regional expansion.

COVID-19 IMPACT

Imposed Restrictions in the Economy Resulted in Decline in the Market

The COVID-19 outbreak caused temporary business closures as well as supply chain and manufacturing disruptions, which in turn reduced the development of telecom infrastructure and had a negative effect on the sales and marketing efforts of rugged phone companies competing in the market. The effects were severe, particularly for startups and small- to medium-sized businesses operating in this industry. Companies did, however, make a lot of restructuring efforts to address the supply chain difficulties and improve collaboration with suppliers and partners to lessen the negative market impact.

LATEST TRENDS

Growth of the market in recent years

This knowledge management software market report details recent developments, trade regulations, import export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and regional market players, analyses opportunities in terms of new revenue pockets, regulatory changes, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, and product launches. Contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief to learn more about the knowledge management software market. Our staff will assist you in making an informed choice to expand your market.

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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type the global knowledge management systems market is classified as cloud-based, on premise.

By Application

Based on application the global knowledge management systems market is classified as SMEs, large enterprise.

DRIVING FACTORS

The Utilization as a Catalyst to Boost the Market Growth

One of the elements fuelling the market's expansion is the increase of skills and employment. Working professionals are putting more of an emphasis on skill development to advance their careers and deepen their expertise. Professionals in the software industry must, for instance, become knowledgeable in the newest technologies, such as big data analytics and cloud computing. Working professionals of various ages have been noticing this trend. Additionally, most knowledgeable individuals working for IT organisations choose to take online courses in order to stay current with newly adopted technologies. Therefore, the market expansion over the forecast period is anticipated to be driven by the rising use of skill development through online certifications on digitised platforms, especially in developed countries.

Extensive Application in Laundering Process to Multiply the Production and Market Growth

One of the major market trends driving market expansion is the growing importance of data analytics in digital education. With the quick uptake of digital devices, educational organisations and individual students can track and analyse their performance in real time, along with their advancement, with the use of embedded software analytics. Additionally, the predictive model in education uses data analytics to generate virtual profiles of students based on their demographics, test scores, and online behaviours. These are used to create predictive learning models that can produce information about potential pupils in the future. In turn, this will fuel market expansion over the course of the projection year.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Several Challenges Associated with the Local Irritation to Restrain the Market

One of the things preventing the market from growing is operational issues with the software. For knowledge management software to meet the needs of various organizations, it needs to provide a variety of essential characteristics. Organizations rely on personalized customer care interactions, thus providing faster support options and a lower service volume that boosts customer satisfaction can be extremely difficult for vendors. Although manufacturers offer software that is specifically tailored to meet the requirements of various applications, operational difficulties have had an impact on the calibration process in organizations. In the foreseeable future, these difficulties will have a detrimental effect on market expansion.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

North American Region to Dominate the Market with Extensive Utilization and Multiplying Manufacturers

Due to the growth of SMEs and growing SME investments in the cloud-based software industry, Europe holds the second-largest market share for knowledge management software. The development of the region's market for cloud integration services is significantly influenced by local governments. The knowledge management software market in Germany had the biggest market share, and the market in the UK had the quickest rate of expansion in the continent of Europe. From 2024 to 2033, the CAGR for the market for knowledge management software is anticipated to be the quickest in Asia-Pacific. This is a result of the robust economic expansion and increased business need for informational solutions.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Financial Players to Contribute Towards Expansion of Market

This market is  extremely competitive  and consists of various global and regional players. Major players are involved in strategizing various plans such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, introduction of new and enhanced products, along with joint ventures. The report is extensive research of a list of market players who contribute towards the expansion of the market. The information is a collusion of latest technological developments, trends, production lines mergers and acquisitions, market study and others. Other factors such as regional wise analysis and segment wise analysis are also considered to understand the market share, product growth, revenue growth and others during the forecasted period.

List of Top Knowledge Management Systems Companies

  • Bloomfire (US)
  • Callidus Software Inc. (US)
  • Chadha Software Technologies (India)
  • ComAround (Sweden)
  • Computer Sciences Corporation (APQC) (US)
  • EduBrite Systems (US)
  • EGain Ernst Young (UK)
  • IBM Global Services (US)
  • Igloo (US)
  • KMS Lighthouse (Israel)
  • Knosys (Australia)
  • Moxie Software (US)
  • Open Text Corporation (Canada)
  • ProProfs (Mexico)
  • Right Answers (US)
  • Transversal (Spain)
  • Yonyx (Japan)

REPORT COVERAGE

The SWOT analysis and information on future developments are covered in the study. The research report includes a study of several factors that promote market growth. This section also covers the range of numerous market categories and applications that could potentially affect the market in the future. The specifics are based on current trends and historical turning points. The state of the market's components and its potential growth areas over the following years. The paper discusses market segmentation information, including subjective and quantitative research, as well as the impact of financial and strategy opinions. Additionally, the research disseminates data on national and regional assessments that take into account the dominant forces of supply and demand that are influencing market growth. The competitive environment, including market shares of significant competitors, is detailed in the report along with fresh research methodology and player strategies for the anticipated time.

Knowledge Management Systems Market Report Scope & Segmentation

Attributes Details

Market Size Value In

US$ 5.12 Billion in 2025

Market Size Value By

US$ 12.15 Billion by 2034

Growth Rate

CAGR of 10.09% from 2025 to 2034

Forecast Period

2025-2034

Base Year

2024

Historical Data Available

Yes

Regional Scope

Global

Segments Covered

By Type

  • Cloud-based
  • On Premise

By Application

  • SMEs
  • Large Enterprise

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