North America People Screening Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

North America People Screening Market Analysis

The North America People Screening Market size is estimated at USD 2.79 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 3.61 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Increased security concerns, including terrorism threats, mass shootings, and other criminal activities, drive the need for advanced people screening technologies and processes to protect public spaces and critical infrastructure.

• With the rising terror attack threats at various public and critical infrastructures, people screening plays a vital role, especially for places such as government organizations, schools, and many others, to help reduce and mitigate associated risk factors. People screening enables assurance from a threat by using various technologies, such as X-rays and metal detectors, that are becoming very popular at security checkpoints to expedite the process, thus driving the market studied.
• Many countries in the region increased spending on new security equipment. They upped their security measures across their various end-user sectors, further aided by increasing demand for homeland security, which is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period.
• The rising cases of mass shootings in the region have indeed heightened the need for influential people screening measures. According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, between January and April 2023, there were about 146 mass shootings across the United States, surpassing the number of mass shootings in the same period in the past four years. As of April 2023, the archive recorded 11,521 deaths related to gun violence. Such high numbers of mass shootings are encouraging public and private organizations to deploy screening technologies.
• Screening passengers at airports is essential to identifying potential security threats and maintaining passenger safety. The growing number of terrorist attacks and other acts of violence around the region is tightening customs and border security in every country. Moreover, increasing passenger traffic at airports creates a need for increased security measures.
• However, organizations with limited budgets, such as smaller entities and government agencies, often need help in adopting advanced people screening technologies. The substantial initial costs for procurement, installation, and ongoing maintenance create significant barriers, particularly for those with stringent security budgets.
• The economic performance and GDP growth of the United States and Canada significantly impact the availability of funding for security infrastructure and people screening technologies. In times of economic upturn, organizations tend to prioritize bolstering security, often through increased deployment of people screening solutions. Conversely, during economic downturns, budget constraints may curtail investments in security, potentially impeding the growth of the people screening market.

North America People Screening Market Trends

Law Enforcement End-user Industry is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share

North America People Screening Industry Segmentation

People screening refers to inspecting individuals entering secure areas such as airports, government buildings, sporting events, or other sensitive locations. The main purpose of people screening is to identify potential threats, such as weapons or explosives, and individuals with malicious intent, such as terrorists or criminals. The study focuses on the market analysis of people screening products sold across the globe, and market sizing encompasses the revenue generated through these products sold by various market players. The study also tracks the key market parameters, underlying growth influencers, and major vendors operating in the industry, which are expected to support the market estimations and growth rates during the forecast period. The study further analyzes the overall impact of macroeconomic factors on the ecosystem.

The North American people screening market is segmented by technology (X-ray systems, metal detectors, body scanners, biometric systems, millimeter wave whole body scanners, and other technologies), end-user industry (corporate buildings, warehouse and logistics, commercial spaces, transportation infrastructure [airports, railway stations, etc.], government buildings, law enforcement, and other end-user industries), and country (United States and Canada). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the segments.