Global Location-Based Services Market Projected to Reach USD Million by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 18.96%, Projects UnivDatos

Key Highlights of the Report:

• 5G deployments, booming smartphone adoption, and the increase toward the Internet of Things (IoT) endpoints are fueling real-time LBS usability in ride-hailing, last-mile delivery, micro-mobility, and e-commerce; decreasing GNSS chipset costs and assisted GNSS (A-GPS) are reducing time-to-first-fix and power consumption and making large-scale deployments economically feasible.

• Indoor positioning can reach accuracies of less than one meter inside malls, airports, factories, and hospitals, with rapid growth based on Bluetooth Low Energy beacons, Wi-Fi RTT, and UWB, as well as sensor fusion to support turn-by-turn navigation, asset tracking, and context-aware experiences and to provide a seamless transition between outdoors and indoors.

• Efforts in edge/cloud analytics and AI/ML convert raw signals on location into geofencing, footfall analytics, demand forecasting, fraud detection, and hyperlocal promotion; established APIs/SDKs and super-app ecosystems make it easier for developers and businesses to integrate.

• Telco partnerships and M&A, provider mapping, handset OEMs, and automotive / telematics vendors speed up go-to-market with regulatory mandates around emergency location (e.g., E911/AML/eCall) and safety compliance, institutionalizing LBS, as privacy by design, consent management, and on-device processing become major factors of differentiation.

According to a new report by UnivDatos, the Location-Based Services Market is expected to reach USD million in 2033 by growing at a CAGR of 18.96% during the forecast period (2025- 2033F). Location-based service is a software service for mobile devices and smartphones. These applications and devices use the customer's live location and make decisions according to the generated geo-data based on the user's location. Additionally, many companies, such as food delivery companies like Swiggy, Zomato, and Uber Eats, use LBS to track the user location and match the delivery agent and customer location. Navigation services such as Google Maps and Azure Maps also use LBSs. Google Map communicate with satellite signals using GPS and generates data. Further, using a variety of GPS data, it then creates an imaginary map. Google Maps also tracks traffic conditions and provides updates, reducing the time for users. Additionally, people can use location-specific information based on their current destination or locality. Many big companies are increasing the use of proximity services. Companies use technologies such as Bluetooth location, Wi-Fi location, or geodata to identify consumer location or surroundings, and based on that, they send personalized messages, offers, coupons, notifications, or advertisements to their smartphones after tracking their location or surroundings, which can help them make informed decisions.

Segments that transform the industry

• The service segment dominated the market, and it is expected to continue doing so during the forecast period. The LBSs utilize customer location data to generate geodata, and after analysis, companies make decisions. Hardware collects raw data in the form of geo data, and software organizes that data. The services segment then turns that information into valuable insights and uses it to solve real-world problems. For example, the most common LBS services are Uber, Rapido, Lyft, and DoorDash apps. Such apps use a user’s location and connect them with their nearby local drivers, and the user can also navigate their live location. Companies also use such apps as fleet management, which allows them to track the live location of their delivery vehicles, optimize routes, and ensure on-time delivery. The hardware and software provide a foundation, while the services provide the final solution and help in generating real-time data analytics, which enables businesses to make decisions. Additionally, services like Google Maps, which provide real-time traffic updates and directions, help people save time and reach their destinations more efficiently.

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According to the report, the impact of the Location-Based Services Market has been identified as high for the North America region. Some of how this impact has been felt include:

The North America location-based service market dominated the global location-based service market in 2024 and is expected to maintain its position in the forecast period. This growth has been driven by the accelerated development of 5G networks and 5G network infrastructure worldwide, as well as declining smartphone prices. As smartphone prices are coming down, more individuals are opting for greener options, particularly in the developing world, including China, India, and other countries. Moreover, the utilization of IoT devices has not only contributed positively to the expansion of the market, but they have also created data that is utilized in LBS to make decisions more effectively. Additionally, companies are adopting fleet management technology for real-time monitoring of their trucks and also to facilitate their timely delivery, and to make decisions based on the response given by the user. Moreover, AR/VR game LBS is highly demanded. As an illustration, Snapchat can share your live location with friends via features like Snap Map, Lenses, and Geofilters.

Key Offerings of the Report

Market Size, Trends, & Forecast by Revenue | 2025−2033.

Market Dynamics – Leading Trends, Growth Drivers, Restraints, and Investment Opportunities

Market Segmentation – A detailed analysis By Component, By Location, By Technology, By Application, and By Region/Country

Competitive Landscape – Top Key Vendors and Other Prominent Vendors