GITNUXREPORT 2025

Biometrics Statistics

Biometric market expands rapidly, improving security, adoption, and global use.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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67% of consumers are willing to use biometric authentication for mobile banking

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Over 70% of organizations worldwide have implemented biometric authentication in some form

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Fingerprint recognition accounts for nearly 60% of biometric authentication use cases globally

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The number of biometric smartphone users worldwide reached over 1.4 billion in 2023

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Over 80% of U.S. retail businesses use biometric verification for employee authentication

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Iris recognition is used in over 40 countries for border control and security

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In 2023, facial recognition technology is deployed at over 500 airports worldwide for security purposes

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Private sector biometric security solutions held a market share of approximately 65% in 2022

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Palm vein recognition is gaining popularity in Asian countries, with over 250 million users worldwide by 2023

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85% of financial institutions globally deploy some form of biometric authentication

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The biometric voter authentication system was used in over 25 countries during recent elections to ensure election integrity

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Biometrics are used for access control in over 70% of government facilities in developed countries

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More than 90% of consumers in China have used some form of biometric authentication, primarily facial and fingerprint recognition

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65% of biometric authentication systems are integrated with mobile payment platforms globally

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Iris recognition systems are now used in over 150 countries for security and identification purposes

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78% of law enforcement agencies worldwide use biometric crime scene analysis to identify suspects

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The use of biometric authentication at work has increased by an average of 18% annually since 2015

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Over 60% of biometric data is collected via smartphones, followed by facial recognition systems at 30%

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The adoption of biometric authentication in online banking increased by 60% from 2019 to 2022

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The biometric voting technology has been successfully employed in elections in over 30 countries, significantly reducing voting fraud

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Biometric technology adoption has increased by over 200% in educational institutions since 2018, primarily for secure access and attendance

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The global biometric market was valued at approximately $22 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $73 billion by 2028

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The adoption rate of biometric payment authentication systems increased by 250% from 2020 to 2022

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The biometric attendance market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2022 to 2029

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The global biometric attendance systems market size was valued at $3.2 billion in 2021

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The use of biometric authentication in healthcare reached over $2 billion in investments in 2022

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The use of multi-modal biometric systems (combining two or more biometric methods) is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14% through 2030

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The biometric security market for wearable devices is projected to reach $4 billion by 2025

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The market for biometric biometric-based border control is projected to reach $12 billion by 2027

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The use of biometric authentication in smart homes is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.5% through 2027

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The biometric data market is projected to reach $85 billion globally by 2030

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The biometric security solutions market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.8% between 2022 and 2030

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The market for smartphone biometric sensors is projected to reach $8 billion by 2026

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In 2022, global biometric revenue was approximately $24.6 billion, representing a substantial growth from previous years

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Biometric authentication reduces password-related security breaches by approximately 40%

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Over 90% of biometric data collected by governments is stored in encrypted form, ensuring data security

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The biometric data breach cost companies an average of $4.3 million in 2022, an increase from previous years

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90% of new biometric systems incorporate liveness detection to prevent presentation attacks

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Biometric authentication is estimated to prevent over 90% of identity theft cases involving stolen credentials

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Nearly 50% of biometric data is stored in cloud environments, raising security and privacy concerns

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Biometric systems in healthcare are projected to reduce internal fraud by up to 70%, due to improved access control

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Facial recognition accuracy rates have improved to over 98% in controlled environments

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The accuracy of voice biometrics has increased to 99% in ideal conditions

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Facial recognition technology detected and prevented over 4,000 fraudulent insurance claims in 2022

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The success rate of fingerprint-based mobile unlock in smartphones exceeds 99% in biometric-enabled devices

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Key Highlights

The global biometric market was valued at approximately $22 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $73 billion by 2028
Over 70% of organizations worldwide have implemented biometric authentication in some form
Facial recognition accuracy rates have improved to over 98% in controlled environments
Fingerprint recognition accounts for nearly 60% of biometric authentication use cases globally
The adoption rate of biometric payment authentication systems increased by 250% from 2020 to 2022
The number of biometric smartphone users worldwide reached over 1.4 billion in 2023
Over 80% of U.S. retail businesses use biometric verification for employee authentication
67% of consumers are willing to use biometric authentication for mobile banking
The accuracy of voice biometrics has increased to 99% in ideal conditions
Iris recognition is used in over 40 countries for border control and security
The biometric attendance market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2022 to 2029
In 2023, facial recognition technology is deployed at over 500 airports worldwide for security purposes
Private sector biometric security solutions held a market share of approximately 65% in 2022

With the biometric market soaring from $22 billion in 2021 to an estimated $85 billion by 2030, it’s clear that biometric technology is revolutionizing security, payments, and daily life worldwide.

Consumer Behavior and User Acceptance

67% of consumers are willing to use biometric authentication for mobile banking

Consumer Behavior and User Acceptance Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of consumers ready to embrace biometric security, it’s clear that in the race between convenience and traditional passwords, biometrics are quickly leading the pack.

Implementation and Adoption in Various Sectors

Over 70% of organizations worldwide have implemented biometric authentication in some form
Fingerprint recognition accounts for nearly 60% of biometric authentication use cases globally
The number of biometric smartphone users worldwide reached over 1.4 billion in 2023
Over 80% of U.S. retail businesses use biometric verification for employee authentication
Iris recognition is used in over 40 countries for border control and security
In 2023, facial recognition technology is deployed at over 500 airports worldwide for security purposes
Private sector biometric security solutions held a market share of approximately 65% in 2022
Palm vein recognition is gaining popularity in Asian countries, with over 250 million users worldwide by 2023
85% of financial institutions globally deploy some form of biometric authentication
The biometric voter authentication system was used in over 25 countries during recent elections to ensure election integrity
Biometrics are used for access control in over 70% of government facilities in developed countries
More than 90% of consumers in China have used some form of biometric authentication, primarily facial and fingerprint recognition
65% of biometric authentication systems are integrated with mobile payment platforms globally
Iris recognition systems are now used in over 150 countries for security and identification purposes
78% of law enforcement agencies worldwide use biometric crime scene analysis to identify suspects
The use of biometric authentication at work has increased by an average of 18% annually since 2015
Over 60% of biometric data is collected via smartphones, followed by facial recognition systems at 30%
The adoption of biometric authentication in online banking increased by 60% from 2019 to 2022
The biometric voting technology has been successfully employed in elections in over 30 countries, significantly reducing voting fraud
Biometric technology adoption has increased by over 200% in educational institutions since 2018, primarily for secure access and attendance

Implementation and Adoption in Various Sectors Interpretation

With over 70% of organizations embracing biometrics—from fingerprint scans powering 60% of global authentication to iris and palm vein systems securing borders in 150 countries—it's clear that in the race for security and convenience, we're all sprinting towards a future where just a glance or a touch can unlock everything, making passwords look like an ancient relic.

Market Growth and Revenue

The global biometric market was valued at approximately $22 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $73 billion by 2028
The adoption rate of biometric payment authentication systems increased by 250% from 2020 to 2022
The biometric attendance market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2022 to 2029
The global biometric attendance systems market size was valued at $3.2 billion in 2021
The use of biometric authentication in healthcare reached over $2 billion in investments in 2022
The use of multi-modal biometric systems (combining two or more biometric methods) is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14% through 2030
The biometric security market for wearable devices is projected to reach $4 billion by 2025
The market for biometric biometric-based border control is projected to reach $12 billion by 2027
The use of biometric authentication in smart homes is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.5% through 2027
The biometric data market is projected to reach $85 billion globally by 2030
The biometric security solutions market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.8% between 2022 and 2030
The market for smartphone biometric sensors is projected to reach $8 billion by 2026
In 2022, global biometric revenue was approximately $24.6 billion, representing a substantial growth from previous years

Market Growth and Revenue Interpretation

As biometric technology booms from a $22 billion market in 2021 to an anticipated $85 billion by 2030, one thing is clear—our obsession with being uniquely identifiable is not just a trend but a biometric revolution redefining security, healthcare, and everyday convenience.

Security, Privacy, and Data Protection

Biometric authentication reduces password-related security breaches by approximately 40%
Over 90% of biometric data collected by governments is stored in encrypted form, ensuring data security
The biometric data breach cost companies an average of $4.3 million in 2022, an increase from previous years
90% of new biometric systems incorporate liveness detection to prevent presentation attacks
Biometric authentication is estimated to prevent over 90% of identity theft cases involving stolen credentials
Nearly 50% of biometric data is stored in cloud environments, raising security and privacy concerns
Biometric systems in healthcare are projected to reduce internal fraud by up to 70%, due to improved access control

Security, Privacy, and Data Protection Interpretation

While biometric authentication significantly curtails password breaches and internal fraud, the rising tide of cloud-stored sensitive data and high-profile breach costs underscores that, as privacy and security hinge increasingly on cutting-edge tech, vigilance remains essential alongside innovation.

Technological Advancements and Accuracy

Facial recognition accuracy rates have improved to over 98% in controlled environments
The accuracy of voice biometrics has increased to 99% in ideal conditions
Facial recognition technology detected and prevented over 4,000 fraudulent insurance claims in 2022
The success rate of fingerprint-based mobile unlock in smartphones exceeds 99% in biometric-enabled devices

Technological Advancements and Accuracy Interpretation

While biometric technologies like facial recognition, voice identification, and fingerprint scans continue to push the boundaries of accuracy—often surpassing 98-99%—their impressive reliability in controlled environments underscores both their growing power for security and the persistent need to address their limitations in less ideal conditions.