The robotic process automation market size is expected to reach US$ 20.83 billion by 2031 from US$ 4.48 billion in 2024. The market is estimated to record a CAGR of 24.8% during 2025–2031. The growing technological advancement is likely to bring new trends in the market in the coming years.
The global robotic process automation market is undergoing substantial growth and is estimated to continue expanding in the coming years. The expanding demand for automation of enterprise processes is one of the major factors driving the adoption of robotic process automation technology. In addition, the growing adoption of robotic process automation in the BPO and BFSI sectors is fueling the growth of the market. Also, companies opt for robotic process automation solutions with advanced features integrated with technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). Collaboration among companies in the robotic process automation market has led to the development of enhanced robotic process automation solutions. For instance, in June 2023, partnerships between Google and Automation Anywhere resulted in the availability of better robotic process automation solutions in the market.
The ability of robotic process automation solutions to enhance the efficiency and productivity of business operations is driving the robotic process automation market. Additionally, the rising demand for cognitive robotic process automation and increasing adoption of robotic process automation in the retail sector are expected to create opportunities for the market's growth in the coming years. Moreover, the growing technological advancements in robotic process automation are expected to propel the market's growth during the forecast period.
Robotic process automation is a form of software technology that assists in automating repetitive tasks and processes by simulating human actions during interactions with digital systems and software. Robots can execute a diverse array of predefined actions, including screen comprehension, keystroke completion, system navigation, and data extraction. These software robots exhibit enhanced speed and consistency in task execution compared to humans without requiring breaks or rest periods. Robot-led automation has the potential to transform the modern workplace as significantly as machines did during the Industrial Revolution. Intelligent automation (IA) and robotic process automation will enhance business processes by making them more efficient and intelligent, although they use different approaches. Both methodologies offer substantial benefits compared to traditional IT implementations.
Robotic process automation provides users with the ability to in-source and offshore RPA-managed services, which enables them to regain governance over the process without any surplus cost. The cost incurred might even be lesser than the offshore process without RPA.
The increasing implementation of robotic process automation in business operations helps businesses refine overall management of costs and enhance predictability of costs, subsequently allowing them to identify the opportunity to deploy the employees or staff on higher and strategic value roles. Further, a gradual shift of robotic process automation to mainstream operations supports several organizations in comfortable transitioning from traditional service providers to modern robotic process automation capabilities. Another significant factor that influences buyers to invest in RPA-driven deals is the rising pressure to sustain profitability, proper management of the increasing cost of offshoring, and regulatory issues. Thus, the cost benefits of deploying robotic process automation in business operations are fueling the growth of the market.
The growth of novel technologies such as cognitive computing, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to promote the evolution of robotic process automation tools faster. The application of intelligent technologies is predicted to create measures that would lead to the development of an improved framework that is able to incorporate every business process, from staffing and general expenses to execution and productivity.
Various end users are increasingly implementing AI and ML-based RPAs to enhance their operations by improving productivity. RPAs that feature ML and AI capabilities generate a new trend in data analysis and understanding. Furthermore, the advancements in robotic process automation, driven by AI and ML, are helping businesses achieve higher RoI and increased productivity. This encourages market players to increase their focus on advancing technological features. For instance, in August 2023, Zuci Systems, the leading player in niche AI and ML solutions for e-commerce, financial technology, and digital marketing, announced its collaboration with UiPath, a major player in the robotic process automation industry. This partnership supports the companies to help thousands of enterprises across multiple industries improve their business processes through automation. The partnership allows customers of Zuci to access UiPath bots for managing large, unstructured datasets, lower operating costs, and decrease time-to-market. In addition, the partnership will also offer end-to-end automation of key business processes, improving customer satisfaction, reducing risk, and delivering transactions faster, more accurately, securely, and at scale. Furthermore, the evolution of cognitive robotic process automation would not only expand the market scope but also boost the demand for new expertise. This would further create opportunities for robotic process automation service providers, particularly for consulting and training services. Moreover, industries such as financial services and manufacturing are expected to benefit most from the cognitive RPA. Thus, the rising demand for cognitive robotic process automation is expected to create a growth opportunity for the robotic process automation market.
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the robotic process automation market analysis are component, deployment, organization size, and end-user industry.
The robotic process automation market is segmented into five major regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South & Central America.
North America dominated the robotic process automation market, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. The robotic process automation market in North America is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The availability of efficient infrastructure in the US and Canada has enabled manufacturing companies to expand themselves in the region. The US possesses modern technology, a high standard of living, and a well-developed infrastructure. Technological innovations have led to a highly competitive market across the region. Globalization has further increased business competitiveness across most sectors in developed and developing nations. It has led businesses to focus on customer experience management to convert first-time users to repeat customers and retain existing customers. The growing customer demand for high-quality products and services encourages businesses to increase their adoption of robotic process automation solutions. Robotic process automation solutions allow businesses to enhance their overall processes while meeting the customers' demands.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Robotic Process Automation Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Robotic Process Automation Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2024 | US$ 4.48 Billion |
| Market Size by 2031 | US$ 20.83 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) | 24.8% |
| Historical Data | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
| Segments Covered |
By Component
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Robotic Process Automation Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.
Major Companies operating in the Robotic Process Automation Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The robotic process automation market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the robotic process automation market are listed below:
The "Robotic Process Automation Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)" provides a detailed analysis of the market covering the areas mentioned below:
The List of Companies - Robotic Process Automation Market
Technological advancements to play a significant role in the global robotic process automation market in the coming years.
The global robotic process automation market is expected to reach US$ 20.83 billion by 2031.
The global Robotic process automation market is estimated to register a CAGR of 24.8% during the forecast period 2024–2031.
The key players holding majority shares in the global robotic process automation market are Appian Corp; Automation Anywhere, Inc.; Blue Prism Ltd; Cyclone Robotics; Datamatics Global Services Limited; International Business Machines Corp; Microsoft Corp; NICE Ltd.; Pegasystems Inc; Salesforce Inc; SAP SE; and UiPath Inc.
North America dominated the robotic process automation market in 2024.
Increased demand for robotic process automation in BPO; cost benefits offered by robotic process automation; and rise in use of robotic process automation in BFSI sector are the major factors that propel the global robotic process automation market.