Narrowband Iot Market Growth, Analysis, and Forecast by 2031
Historic Data: 2021-2023 | Base Year: 2024 | Forecast Period: 2025-2031Coverage: Narrowband IoT Market covers analysis by Device Type (Tracker, Smart Metering, and Wearable); and Industry Vertical (Healthcare, Manufacturing, Logistics and Transportation, Agriculture, Energy and Utilities, Retail, and Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)
- Report Date : Feb 2026
- Report Code : TIPTE00002099
- Category : Technology, Media and Telecommunications
- Status : Upcoming
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- No. of Pages : 150
The Narrowband IoT Market size is expected to reach US$ 27.65 Billion by 2031. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 33.3% during 2025-2031.
The report is segmented by Component (Network, Module); Device Type (Alarm and Detector, Smart Parking, Smart Meter, Smart Lighting, Tracker, Wearables, and Others); Deployment (In-band, Guard-band, Standalone); End Use (Automotive, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Energy and Utilities, Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, and Others); Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South and Central America). The global analysis is further broken-down at regional level and major countries. The report offers the value in USD for the above analysis and segments
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The report Narrowband IoT Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:
- Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
- Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
- Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.
Narrowband IoT Market Segmentation Component
- Network
- Module
Device Type
- Alarm and Detector
- Smart Parking
- Smart Meter
- Smart Lighting
- Tracker
- Wearables
End Use
- Automotive
- Agriculture
- Infrastructure
- Healthcare
- Energy and Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Electronics
Deployment
- In-band
- Guard-band
- Standalone
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Narrowband IoT Market Growth Drivers
- Growing Demand for IoT Connectivity: Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) market is driven through the increasing adoption of IoT applications in various industries. IoT devices are being used by all forms of industries, including agricultural use, healthcare, smart cities, and logistics, to gather data. They are using NB-IoT as a cost-efficient connectivity solution that is energy friendly for low-bandwidth application deployment. This growing demand for reliable and efficient IoT connectivity is the reason behind the growth in the NB-IoT market.
- Growing Investment by Mobile Network Operators: Major mobile network operators (MNOs) are investing heavily in NB-IoT technology and infrastructure to enhance their service offerings. The deployment of NB-IoT networks enables MNOs to offer specialized connectivity solutions for various IoT applications, thereby expanding their market presence. Moreover, the support provided by the established telecom operators helps to deploy NB-IoT services in a faster manner which leads to business adoption of IoT solutions. The support from MNOs is an important enabler for the growth of the NB-IoT market.
Narrowband IoT Market Future Trends
- Increased Focus on Security and Data Privacy: With the increase in adoption of IoT devices, the threat for security and data privacy increases as well. The trend now shifts to implement more robust security features on NB-IoT solutions. Therefore, encryption, secure authentication, and compliance with data protection regulations are implemented. These lead NB-IoT service providers to offer the feature-rich solutions that provide security; thus, increasing trust from end users and eventually adopting such technologies.
- Government Initiatives and Support for IoT Adoption: Governments worldwide are implementing initiatives and policies to promote IoT adoption across various sectors. These initiatives include funding for smart city projects, agricultural technology programs, and infrastructure development for IoT connectivity. Government support for IoT initiatives is fostering an environment conducive to the growth of the NB-IoT market. As public sector investments increase, opportunities for collaboration between government entities and private companies are likely to expand, driving market growth.
Narrowband IoT Market Opportunities
- Integration with Industry 4.0 Initiatives: This new revolution in automation, data exchange, and smart manufacturing through the process of Industry 4.0 opens opportunities for NB-IoT. Therefore, with the increased use of interconnected systems and real-time data analytics, NB-IoT can easily be introduced into communication between machines, sensors, and devices that is smooth and reliable to help predict maintenance, make improvements in supply chains, and optimize operations. This developing trend will benefit those providers with solutions that are designed for NB-IoT and adapted to Industry 4.0 applications.
- Regulatory Support to Smart City Initiatives: Governments and regulatory bodies worldwide are encouraging the development of smart cities through different initiatives and funding programs. These initiatives are more focused on the implementation of IoT technologies to enhance urban infrastructure, improve public services, and increase energy efficiency. The NB-IoT low-power, wide-area capabilities make it ideal for smart city applications such as smart parking, waste management, and environmental monitoring. Demand for NB-IoT solutions is driven by regulatory support for smart city projects.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Narrowband IoT Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at The Insight Partners. This section also discusses Narrowband IoT Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
Narrowband IoT Market Report Scope
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market size in 2024 | US$ XX Billion |
| Market Size by 2031 | US$ 27.65 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) | 33.3% |
| 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 |
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