💻OS Market

Operating Systems Industry

• Market Size: The global operating systems (OS) market was valued at approximately $45.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $46.67 billion by 2024, with a CAGR of 1.9%.

• Desktop Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows continues to dominate the desktop OS market with a 67% market share as of August 2024, followed by Apple's macOS. Windows maintains its stronghold in both personal and enterprise environments, contributing significantly to revenue.

• Mobile Operating Systems: Android leads the mobile OS market, with 71.74% of the global smartphone market share as of 2024, while iOS holds a significant share. The growing adoption of smartphones continues to drive the demand for mobile OS, with the mobile segment projected to grow at 7.3% CAGR over the coming years.

Good to know:

Both desktop and mobile operating systems continue to contribute significantly to the global software market.

Despite low growth in desktop OS (1.9% CAGR), the mobile OS sector is expanding rapidly due to global smartphone penetration, and cross-platform integration is expected to further enhance the revenue potential of operating systems in the coming years.