Mobile GIS Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (On-Promise and On-Cloud), By Application (Government, Enterprises, and Others), and by Regional Forecast to 2028

Updated On: 11 September 2023

Report Overview

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The global mobile GIS market size was USD 528.3 million in 2021. As per our research, the market is expected to reach USD 886 million in 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the mobile GIS market experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

Mobile GIS (Geographic Information System) refers to the use of geographic information and spatial data on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. GIS is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and display spatial or geographic data. Mobile GIS extends these capabilities to portable devices, allowing users to access, collect, and interact with geographic data while on the move. These mobile GIS applications are used across various industries, including natural resource management, urban planning, agriculture, disaster management, utilities, transportation, and more. These applications enable professionals to access and leverage geographic information wherever they are, improving decision-making, collaboration, and the overall efficiency of their work.

COVID-19 Impact: Necessity to Monitor the Spread of Virus Created the Demand for GIS Solution

There was a surge in the demand for real-time geographic data to monitor the spread of the virus, track healthcare resources, and enforce lockdowns and quarantine measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. GIS played a crucial role in providing accurate and up-to-date information to government agencies and the public. Also, this health emergency highlighted the importance of mobile GIS solutions for necessitating remote work and reducing field access for many industries by which companies sought to enable remote data collection, asset management, and field operations through GIS applications. Consequently, the pandemic supported this market and boosted the demand for this solution which is anticipated to rise in the coming years well. 

Latest Trends

"Increasing Adoption of Cloud-Based GIS Amplify the Market Scope"

The market for mobile GIS is estimated to evolve vividly with the growing need for geographical information and spatial data across numerous sectors. Along with this, the latest trends and constant development in technology for better and more accurate data, are also serving to the expansion of this market. For instance, the shift toward cloud-based GIS platforms is gaining traction, which allows for scalable and flexible access to geospatial data and tools. Cloud solutions offer enhanced collaboration, data sharing, and accessibility. In addition, the rising application of mobile GIS in remote locations is in trend. This mobile GIS technology has found increasing applications in remote and challenging environments, primarily due to its ability to provide real-time access to geographic data even in areas with limited connectivity. Moreover, government organisations including the military and defence sector are experiencing a growing adoption of mobile GIS for tactical situational awareness, navigation, crisis response, intelligence gathering, and logistics. It enhances decision-making, troop safety, and operational efficiency in various military applications. As a result, these trends reflect the versatility and effectiveness of mobile GIS across diverse industries and remote locations which are accredited to augment the growth of this market during this projection timeframe. 

Segmentation

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By Type Analysis

According to type, the market can be bifurcated into On-Promise and On-Cloud.

By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market can be divided into Government, Enterprises, and Others.

Driving Factors

"Growing Need for Spatial Data and Proliferation of Mobile Devices Prompts Market Development"

The widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets with GPS capabilities has created a larger user base for mobile GIS applications that makes it easier for individuals to access and interact with geographic data on the go. As well as the rising demand for location-based services such as navigation, real-time traffic updates, and location-based marketing, and the increasing requirement for worker tracking applications has driven the need for accurate and up-to-date geographic information which is attributed to boosting the adoption of spatial data apps and likely to aid the mobile GIS market growth during this forecast period. 

"Requirement for Efficient Field Data Collection in Government Sector Drive the Market Growth "

The growing need for upgrading operational efficiency is one of the key driving factors of the market. As, industries such as utilities, agriculture, environmental management, and disaster response require efficient data collection and real-time updates. As such these mobile GIS applications are efficient to cater to such demand for accurate data and geographical information that also reduce manual data entry and enhance accuracy level.

Restraining Factors

"Data Accuracy & Quality and Security Concerns Can Hinder the Market Expansion"

Concerns about the security of sensitive geographic data particularly, in the government and defence sector, can be a constraint for market growth as it can impede the adoption of mobile GIS solutions by government organisations. Along with this, inaccurate or outdated data can also be a bottleneck to the adoption of mobile GIS applications, Since, the accuracy and quality of spatial data are crucial for effective GIS and its key application.

Regional Insights

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"North America is Expected to Lead the Market with Strong Government Support & Larger User Base "

According to the market review, North America is expected to lead the market due to strong government support, and a large user base across various industries, including government, utilities, agriculture, and transportation. Additionally, the U.S. and Canada are the significant countries in the region that contribute to its leading position due to the existence of top vendors and higher adoption of such mobile GIS applications in the country. Further, the region is anticipated to gain the highest mobile GIS market shares over this forecast period owing to larger demand for the service in the region. 

Key Industry Players

"Key Vendors Leverage Scalability and Accessibility of Cloud Technology to Attract a Broader Client Base"

With regard to key players, Key vendors in the GIS and mapping market lead revenue through diverse product offerings, subscription models, government contracts, global reach, strategic partnerships, data services, cloud-based solutions, consulting services, innovation, effective marketing, customization, user communities, and training programs. Furthermore, by serving a broad range of industries and customers, key players generate revenue from software, data, services, and licensing agreements. Additionally, their strong brand recognition and continual innovation help maintain their market leadership. 

List of Market Players Profiled

• ESRI (U.S.)
• Google Maps (Google) (U.S.)
• Bing Maps (Microsoft) (U.S.)
• SuperMap (China)
• Zondy Crber (China)
• GeoStar (China)
• Hexagon Geospatial (Sweden)
• CARTO (U.S.)
• GIS Cloud (U.K.)

Report Coverage

This report defines the mobile GIS market. It emphasizes the market value, expected CAGR, and USD value over the forecast period, before and after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the international market, and how the industry is going to turn the corner is also stated in the report. The report provides significant market data with its product type and product applications, end-use details, and an idea of the market growth in the future. This report also provides an understanding of the growing market trends and developments and their effects on the market growth, driving factors along with restraining factors that impact the market dynamics. Along with this, the leading region, key players of the market, and their tactics to beat the market competition, sustainable policies, their collaboration, mergers, companies’ profile, previous years’ revenue, profit & loss, and market position based on their share value in the market, are also explained in the report.