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A contactless thermometer is a temperature measurement device used to determine the temperature of the body, objects, or surfaces without requiring direct physical contact. It generally utilizes infrared sensor technology to detect heat emitted from the forehead or other surfaces and delivers rapid temperature readings. These thermometers are widely adopted in healthcare, industrial, and public safety environments because of their hygienic, non-invasive, and user-friendly design.
The primary product types of contactless thermometer include infrared forehead thermometers, ear thermometers, digital thermometers, temporal artery thermometers, and other product types. Infrared forehead thermometers refer to temperature measurement devices that use infrared sensors to detect body temperature without requiring direct physical contact. These products utilize technologies including non-contact technology and contact technology and are distributed through online channels, pharmacies, supermarkets or hypermarkets, and other distribution channels. The various applications include medical, industrial, commercial, and residential, and they are utilized by end users including healthcare facilities, individuals, and others.
Tariffs are influencing the contactless thermometer market by increasing the cost of imported infrared sensors, semiconductor components, electronic assemblies, and precision manufacturing equipment required for thermometer production. This is affecting manufacturing costs and supply chain efficiency across medical, industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Product segments such as infrared forehead thermometers, temporal artery thermometers, and smart wearable thermometers are experiencing stronger impacts due to their dependence on advanced electronic components and global sourcing networks. Regions with significant import dependency, particularly Asia-Pacific and North America, are facing increased cost pressures and supply disruptions. However, tariffs are also encouraging local manufacturing expansion, supplier diversification, and increased investment in domestic healthcare device production ecosystems, supporting long-term market resilience.
The contactless thermometer market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.91 billion in 2025 to $2.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising awareness of infectious disease monitoring, increasing healthcare infrastructure development, growth in demand for digital healthcare devices, expansion of public health screening programs, increasing use of temperature monitoring in industrial safety.
The contactless thermometer market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.19 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of remote patient monitoring systems, increasing demand for smart healthcare devices, rising investments in preventive healthcare technologies, expansion of wearable temperature monitoring solutions, increasing demand for automated screening systems. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for hygienic temperature monitoring devices, increasing preference for rapid non-invasive diagnostic tools, rising adoption of portable and handheld thermometer devices, expansion of home-based health monitoring solutions, increasing demand for multi-purpose temperature sensing applications.
The expansion of healthcare infrastructure globally is expected to propel the growth of the contactless thermometer market during the forecast period. Healthcare infrastructure expansion refers to the development and modernization of medical facilities, healthcare services, and diagnostic capabilities across regions to improve access to quality care. The expansion of healthcare infrastructure is driven by rising healthcare demand and the need for advanced medical technologies. Contactless thermometers support expanding healthcare infrastructure by enabling fast, accurate, and hygienic temperature screening in hospitals, clinics, airports, and public healthcare settings, helping improve infection control and patient monitoring. For instance, in February 2026, according to the Productivity Commission, an Australia-based independent government research and advisory organization, in 2023-24, there were 704 public hospitals in Australia, four more than in 2022-23. Therefore, the expansion of healthcare infrastructure globally is driving the growth of the contactless thermometer market.
Key companies operating in the contactless thermometer market are focusing on developing advanced remote monitoring solutions, such as cellular-enabled temperature tracking, to enhance real-time patient monitoring, improve healthcare accessibility, and support efficient clinical decision-making. Cellular-enabled temperature tracking refers to a technology that automatically transmits body temperature readings through cellular networks without requiring Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity, enabling seamless remote health monitoring. For example, in July 2023, Tenovi, a US-based health technology company, launched its FDA-cleared Cellular-Enabled Infrared Thermometer integrated with the Tenovi remote patient monitoring platform. The device enables automatic transmission of contactless temperature readings directly to healthcare providers, supporting continuous patient monitoring, chronic care management, and improved virtual healthcare delivery. The thermometer uses built-in cellular connectivity, eliminating the need for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth pairing, smartphones, or manual data entry, thereby simplifying patient use and enhancing adherence to remote monitoring programs. Its infrared, non-contact measurement capability helps reduce cross-contamination risks while enabling rapid and accurate temperature assessment in home-based and clinical care settings.
In March 2024, Healthy Together, a US-based health technology company, acquired Kinsa Health for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Healthy Together aimed to strengthen its smart contactless thermometer and AI-driven illness forecasting capabilities by integrating Kinsa's connected temperature-monitoring platform and predictive health analytics technology. Kinsa Health is a US-based company that develops smart infrared and contactless thermometers for healthcare and home-use applications.
Major companies operating in the contactless thermometer market are A&D Medical; Andon Health Co. Ltd.; BPL Medical Technologies Private Limited; Baxter Beurer GmbH; Berrcom Medical Device Co. Ltd.; Braun; Briggs Healthcare; Cardinal Health Inc.; Citizen Systems; Contec Medical Systems Co. Ltd.; Easywell Biomedicals Inc.; Exergen Corporation; ForaCare Suisse AG; Geratherm Medical AG; Hicks Thermometers India Limited; Mediaid Inc.; Microlife Corporation; Omron Corporation; Radiant Innovation Inc.; Rossmax International Ltd.; Samruddhi Industries Limited; Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd.; Terumo Corporation; Thermomedics Inc.
North America was the largest region in the contactless thermometer market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the contactless thermometer market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the contactless thermometer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The contactless thermometer market consists of sales of wall-mounted temperature screening systems, smart infrared thermometers, and thermal imaging thermometers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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