PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1678357
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1678357
Services encompass transactions between a buyer and a seller without the exchange of physical goods or commodities, relying on the utilization of resources, experience, skill, ingenuity, and intelligence. The primary focus is on the application of these elements.
Various types of services include Civic Services, Real Estate, Leasing, Commercial Services, Personal Services, and Repair and Maintenance. Civic service denotes a structured period of significant engagement and commitment to the local, national, or international community, acknowledged and recognized by society, often without substantial monetary compensation to the individual. These services involve components such as hardware, software, and service, and can be accessed through different modes, including online and offline.
The services market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides services market statistics, including services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a services market share, detailed services market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the services industry. This services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16032.91 billion in 2024 to $17456.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to economic conditions, regulatory changes, demographic shifts, consumer preferences, urbanization, healthcare needs.
The services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24032.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to aging population, data privacy and security, mental health awareness, circular economy initiatives, pandemic response services. Major trends in the forecast period include digital transformation services, subscription-based service models, personalization of services, remote and virtual services, outcome-based service contracts, artificial intelligence (AI) in services.
The anticipated progress in technology is poised to fuel innovation across various sectors of the services industry, driving market growth in the forecast period. Rapid technological advancements, especially in electronic equipment, automobiles, and electronics, are expected to lead to increased demand for services related to these technologies. Additionally, the adoption of technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics is on the rise, resulting in enhanced productivity, reduced operating costs, and improved profit margins. The cost savings from lower operating expenses empower companies to expand their product portfolios, enter new markets, and make strategic investments. Integration of Internet of Things (IoT) applications into services, facilitating remote monitoring and central feedback systems, is contributing to the growth of the services market.
The increasing demand for real estate services is poised to drive the overall growth of the services market. Real estate, encompassing immovable property such as land, buildings, and associated natural resources, requires comprehensive facilities management services for smooth operations, particularly in the commercial sector. Notably, the demand for real estate services is evident in the rising trend of for sale by owner (FSBO) home sales, accounting for 10% of recent sales in 2022, as reported by The Close, a US-based real estate site. This represents an increase from 7% in the previous year, indicating a growing reliance on real estate services.
Major companies in the services market are introducing innovative solutions, such as telecom services, to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and promote digital transformation. Telecom services encompass a wide range of communication offerings that facilitate the transmission of voice, data, and video across various networks. For instance, in April 2024, Faroese Telecom, a telecommunications company based in Denmark, launched a comprehensive 5G network across all 18 islands of the Faroe Islands, achieving full population coverage in collaboration with Ericsson. This rollout provides residents with fast, low-latency internet access, improving mobile broadband and call quality through features like fixed wireless access and voice over LTE (VoLTE). The deployment effectively addressed geographical challenges, including coverage on bridges, ferries, and fishing boats, and is expected to significantly benefit local industries such as fisheries and tourism by enabling advanced technologies like IoT and AI for enhanced operational efficiency and sustainability.
Innovative programs are being introduced by major companies in the services market to enhance the delivery of personal care services to customers. One such program is the Center Well Primary Care Anywhere initiative, which focuses on providing primary care services for seniors in the comfort of their homes. Humana, a US-based company specializing in personal care services, introduced the Center Well Primary Care Anywhere program in August 2023. This program aligns with Humana's integrated care model, emphasizing a multidisciplinary team approach to care with the goal of improving care quality and increasing accessibility for older adults, particularly those facing challenges in traveling to a doctor's office.
Major companies operating in the services market include Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, Accenture plc, The International Business Machines Corporation, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Ernst & Young Global Limited, KPMG International Limited, Randstad Holding NV, CBRE Group Inc., Enterprise Holdings Inc., Adecco Group, Capgemini SE, Sodexo Group, Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd., Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, Man powerGroup Inc., Waste Management Inc., Cognizant, TUI Group, Infosys Limited, Aramark Corporation, Wipro Limited, ISS A/S, McKinsey & Company, Robert Half International Inc., Gartner Inc., Bain & Company, BCD Travel, Travel Leaders Group, Thomson Reuters Corporation, Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc., Equifax Inc., Experian plc, IHS Markit Ltd., Moody's Corporation, S&P Global Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the services market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region in the services market. The regions covered in the services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the services market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The services market consists of revenue earned by entities by providing services to equipment and machinery repairing, promoting or administering religious activities, grant making, advocacy, and providing dry-cleaning and laundry services, personal care services, death care services, pet care services, photofinishing services, and temporary parking services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Services Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on services market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for services ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The services market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.