United States Geographic Information System (GIS) Market

United States Geographic Information System (GIS) Market Report by Component (Hardware, Software, Services), Function (Mapping, Surveying, Telematics and Navigation, Location-Based Services), Device (Desktop, Mobile), End Use Industry (Agriculture, Utilities, Mining, Construction, Transportation, Oil and Gas, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

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United States Geographic Information System (GIS) Market Overview:

The United States geographic information system (GIS) market size reached USD 4.3 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 10.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by rising government investments in infrastructure, smart cities, and disaster management. Growing private sector adoption in logistics, real estate, and utilities fuels demand for spatial analytics. Technological advancements such as cloud computing, AI, and IoT are enhancing GIS capabilities and accessibility. These factors are accelerating GIS adoption for data-driven decisions, operational efficiency, and real-time insights, further strengthening the United States GIS market share.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 4.3 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 10.1 Billion
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033)	9.9%

United States Geographic Information System (GIS) Market Analysis:

Major Drivers: Government policy, private industry uptake, and technology integration drive GIS market growth, improving decision-making, business operations, and infrastructure development in the public and private sectors in the U.S.
Key Market Trends: Cloud GIS, real-time analytics, integration with AI, and enhanced mobile access are transforming the use of spatial data, widening the scope of GIS applications for smart cities, logistics, and disaster management.
Market Opportunities: Growth into smart cities, green monitoring, and autonomous systems holds immense opportunity for GIS providers to provide creative solutions, particularly through SaaS offerings and cross-sector geospatial applications.
Market Challenges: High costs of implementation, issues of data privacy, and the lack of trained professionals hold back GIS implementation, particularly for small businesses and local governments that lack technical capabilities or resources are some of the key factors impeding in the United States geographic information system (GIS) market analysis.

The geographic information system (GIS) aids in gathering, managing and examining data related to positions on the earth’s surface. It also enables the users to understand topographical information and helps to integrate data formats, including digital, cartographic and photographic data. It is widely used for accident analysis, mapping, rerouting design, disaster management and mitigation, transportation planning, environmental impact surveys and navigation. Consequently, it is employed in the mining, power, oil and gas, defense, transportation, and real estate sectors in the United States.

A significant increase in the utilization of GIS in telecom enterprises for improving communication and customer services represents one of the primary factors strengthening the growth of the market in the United States. Apart from this, rising investments in geospatial analytics-based sectors are also fostering the market growth. Moreover, as GIS offers a variety of benefits, such as improving the home delivery of packages, helping determine the quickest and easiest routes for ambulance drivers, and offering effective navigation systems in cars, its adoption is increasing across the country. Besides this, GIS providers are introducing innovative mapping and spatial data analytics technologies for conducting surveys and planning, which acts as another growth-inducing factor.

United States Geographic Information System (GIS) Market Trends:

Government and Infrastructure Development

One of the strongest drivers of the U.S. GIS market is the growing dependence of government on spatial data to make infrastructure development and public services delivery decisions. Federal, state, and local governments apply GIS for city planning, transportation systems, land-use planning, and emergency management. Smart city projects and environmental protection are also heavily dependent on real-time geospatial analysis. Organizations such as FEMA and the Department of Transportation utilize GIS to simulate the effects of natural disasters, improve evacuation routes, and asset management. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) also further boosted GIS adoption by investing in projects that need precise spatial planning. The drive for digital transformation in government activities is shaping GIS as an integral technology. As the demand for data-driven decisions increases, so does spending in GIS platforms, tools, and training, fueling consistent United States geographic information system (GIS) market growth throughout the public sector.

Private Sector Adoption and Commercial Applications

Growing utilization of GIS technologies by the private sector for operational optimization, customer analysis, and strategic planning is a strong market force. GIS is utilized by sectors such as logistics, telcos, energy, and retail to make informed choices about route optimization, asset management, demand forecasting, and retail consumer behavior from spatial patterns. FedEx and Verizon, among others, combine GIS with AI and IoT for improved service and real-time monitoring. Real estate companies apply location intelligence to property valuation and risk analysis, whereas utilities use GIS to manage pipeline networks and outage response. GIS is also behind autonomous vehicle innovation and drone services, adding more commercial diversity. The growing popularity of SaaS-based GIS solutions has reduced barriers to entry, enabling small and medium enterprises to implement geospatial solutions. This extending market penetration is increasing the customer base and fueling innovation in personalized GIS services and applications.

Technological Advancements and Integration with Emerging Technologies

Rapid technological advancements is another significant United States geographic information system (GIS) market trends. New technologies like cloud GIS, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, 3D mapping, and real-time data analytics are revolutionizing the ways geospatial information is gathered, processed, and utilized. The convergence of IoT with GIS facilitates real-time monitoring of the environment, smart farming, and intelligent infrastructure. AI improves predictive modeling and pattern recognition in spatial data, while drones and LiDAR enhance coverage and accuracy of data. The growing adoption of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in defense and urban planning also presents new applications for GIS. Open-source GIS software and APIs promote innovation by making complex capabilities more accessible to the masses. These technology-fueled innovations are broadening the application of GIS across sectors, fueling sustained demand and propelling investment in emerging geospatial technologies in the United States.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the United States geographic information system (GIS) market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on component, function, device and end use industry.

Breakup by Component:

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Hardware
Software
Services

Breakup by Function:

Mapping
Surveying
Telematics and Navigation
Location-Based Services

Breakup by Device:

Desktop
Mobile

Breakup by End Use Industry:

Agriculture
Utilities
Mining
Construction
Transportation
Oil and Gas
Others

Breakup by Region:

Northeast
Midwest
South
West

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Latest News and Developments:

In February 2025, Esri, in partnership with SkyWatch, launched the Content Store for ArcGIS—a new web app that simplifies access to on-demand, high-resolution commercial satellite imagery from providers like Maxar. The store streamlines procurement by integrating imagery directly into the ArcGIS platform, eliminating the need to manage multiple sources. This solution enhances spatial analysis for users across sectors, complementing existing open datasets in ArcGIS Living Atlas with premium, mission-critical geospatial content.
In April 2024, NV5 Global acquired GIS Solutions, Inc., a provider of enterprise GIS technologies, to enhance its geospatial application development and cloud services. The acquisition strengthens NV5’s capabilities in supporting state departments of transportation and utilities with real-time mapping, asset management, and incident reporting. This move aligns with NV5’s strategy to expand tech-enabled, high-margin services and positions it as a leading geospatial data analytics firm in the U.S. market.

Report Coverage:

Report Features	Details
Base Year of the Analysis	2024
Historical Period	2019-2024
Forecast Period	2025-2033
Units	Billion USD
Scope of the Report	Exploration of Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Predictive Market Assessment: Component Function Device End Use Industry Region
Components Covered	Hardware, Software, Services
Functions Covered	Mapping, Surveying, Telematics and Navigation, Location-Based Services
Devices Covered	Desktop, Mobile
End Use Industries Covered	Agriculture, Utilities, Mining, Construction, Transportation, Oil and Gas, Others
Regions Covered	Northeast, Midwest, South, West
Customization Scope	10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support	10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format	PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)

Key Questions Answered in This Report

The United States geographic information system (GIS) market was valued at USD 4.3 Billion in 2024.

The United States geographic information system (GIS) market is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 9.9% during 2025-2033, reaching a value of USD 10.1 Billion by 2033.

Key factors driving the U.S. GIS market include growing government investments in smart infrastructure, rising demand for spatial data in urban planning and environmental management, private sector adoption across logistics and utilities, and technological advancements like AI, cloud GIS, and real-time data analytics that enhance geospatial decision-making and efficiency.

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