Market Size And Forecast: Connected Worker Solutions 2021-2026 (Global)

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Executive Summary

This report helps investors, as well as executives at firms providing hardware or software for connected worker solutions, to understand the current state and size of the market, as well as the trends and drivers that will shape it into 2026. The report also considers the size of the 2021 connected worker solutions market in relation to prior forecasts. This study finds that the market was worth $1.35 billion in 2021 and will grow to $3.0 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 17.2%. Growth will be driven by labour and skills shortages, a rising focus on worker engagement in health and safety best practices, and productivity benefits. Barriers include pricing, the growing threat of a global recession and privacy issues. 
Spend on Connected Worker Solutions Continues to Rise 
Market Data Includes 96 Connected Worker Solutions Provider Revenues 
The Connected Worker Solutions Market Was Worth $1.35 Billion in 2021
Labour Shortages Drive Demand For Connected Worker Solutions
High Costs And Inflationary Pressures Temper The Growth Of The Connected Worker Solutions Market
The Connected Worker Solutions Market Will Reach $3.0 Billion In 2026
Figure 1. 2021 Connected Worker Solutions Market Size By Category 
Figure 2. 2021 Connected Worker Solutions Market Size By Region 
Figure 3. 2021 Connected Worker Solutions Market Size By Use Case (Hardware) 
Figure 4. 2021 Connected Worker Solutions Market Size By Use Case (Software) 
Figure 5. Drivers And Barriers For the Connected Worker Solutions Market 
Figure 6. Connected Worker Solutions Market Forecast For 2021-2026 
Figure 7. Connected Worker Solutions Market Forecast By Category 2021-26 
Figure 8. Connected Worker Solutions Market Forecast By Region 2021-26 
Figure 9. Connected Worker Solutions Market Forecast By Use Case (Hardware) 2021-26 
Figure 10. Connected Worker Solutions Market Forecast By Use Case (Software) 2021-26 

About the Authors

Hugo Fuller

Hugo Fuller

Senior Analyst

Hugo is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Industrial Transformation practice. His current research agenda explores the technologies within the industrial asset management soft...

Henry Kirkman

Henry Kirkman

Industry Analyst

Henry is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix. His current research agenda focuses on quality management, field service management and industrial applications of AI, including Gen...

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Malavika Tohani

Malavika Tohani

Research Director

Malavika is a Research Director at Verdantix, guiding research that explores how digital technologies and services are reshaping industrial operations to become safer, more ef...

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