Global Quantum Computing Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report - Forecast 2034

Quantum Computing Market: Industry Perspective

The global quantum computing market size was worth around USD 1.06 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 17.15 Billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 32.14% between 2025 and 2034.

The report analyzes the global quantum computing market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the quantum computing industry.

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Quantum Computing Market: Overview

Quantum computing refers to computing technology that works on the concepts of quantum mechanics like entanglement, interference, and superposition. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics. It is a fundamental theory and details the physical properties of nature surrounding living organisms with the scale diving deep into subatomic particles and atoms. Technologies and devices used for computing or digitally providing solutions for quantum calculations are known as quantum computers.

The current computers may not necessarily outperform classical computers in the case of practical applications, however, the scientific community is hopeful that larger systems can solve exceptionally difficult concepts in quantum mechanics including integer factorization. Quantum computing can be considered one step ahead of supercomputing since there are several issues that supercomputers cannot solve. Quantum computers are rapidly gaining traction in the global science scenario, especially at large research facilities that are investing in finding more answers about the universe.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global quantum computing market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 32.14% over the forecast period (2025-2034).
• Regarding revenue, the global quantum computing market size was valued at around USD 1.06 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 17.15 Billion by 2034.
• The quantum computing market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to breakthroughs in quantum hardware, growing investments in R&D, and applications in cryptography, drug discovery, and optimization problems.
• Based on Offering, the Hardware segment is expected to lead the global market.
• On the basis of Technology, the Superconducting Qubits segment is growing at a high rate and will continue to dominate the global market.
• Based on the Application, the Optimization segment is projected to swipe the largest market share.
• By End-user Industry, the BFSI segment is expected to dominate the global market.
• Based on region, North America is predicted to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

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Quantum Computing Market: Key Drivers

Sheer potential of quantum computers to drive market demand

The global quantum computing market is projected to grow due to the immense potential that quantum computing technology and the associated computer hold in terms of solving complex problems that currently available commercial computers cannot solve. Quantum physics and its mechanics are considered one of the toughest, most promising, and most interesting branches of physics that is expected to have answers to the questions that have been bothering mankind since science and technology came into existence. Although the currently existing quantum computers are similar to classic computers, there is a key point of differentiation.

The most advanced quantum computers can actually create quantum outcomes that their counterparts fail to produce, which is the main reason why the science community is not willing to give up on a quantum computer that can function like no other computer that has ever been built. The growing interest of dominant companies like IBM and Honeywell in producing quantum computers and computing techniques to help the research community across the globe is expected to help the global market continue to hold the momentum that it gained in the last decade.

Quantum Computing Market: Limitations

Complexities associated with building quantum computers to limit market expansion

Quantum computing can only be carried out on quantum computers and they are exceptionally difficult to design or build. The current versions are full of external errors like faults or loss in quantum coherence and loud noise. These factors cause the computers to collapse before the program can successfully run. The loss of coherence also known as decoherence is a result of electromagnetic waves, temperature fluctuations, vibrations, and interactions with the external environment.

Quantum Computing Market: Opportunities

Quantum computing in pharmaceuticals to provide new growth opportunities

Quantum computing can radically change the understanding of the world that mankind currently possesses. The most lucrative market segment in the coming years can be expected in the pharmaceutical industry since the use of quantum computers is expected to help drug makers simulate chemical systems like drugs and their reactions with other proteins down to their molecular state. This could potentially help pharmaceutical companies find cures for medical problems that have long persisted.

Quantum Computing Market: Challenges

Managing noise to act as a major challenge

One of the major hurdles faced in quantum computing systems is the management of interactions that happen between the environment and the qubits of quantum computers. A qubit is defined as the quantum mechanical version of the classical bit. The interaction leads to noise causing the qubit to fail in maintaining a superposition state. Engineers are currently working on finding an accurate solution to this major problem.

Quantum Computing Market: Segmentation

The global quantum computing market is segmented based on technology, offering industry, deployment type, application, and region

Based on Offering, the global quantum computing market is divided into Hardware, Software, Services.

Based on technology, the global market is divided into trapped ions, quantum dots, and quantum annealing.

• Quantum annealing (QA) is expected to emerge as the most dominant segment during the forecast period
• QA is used to solve problems related to combinational optimization. It utilized quantum mechanics laws to derive the energy state
• Quantum computers can only work at temperatures as low as -191.1°C

Based on industry, the global market is divided into aerospace & defense, BFSI, healthcare, manufacturing, and energy & utilities.

• The global market generated more than USD 145.39 million in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) segment in 2021
• Quantum computing can help the segment make predictions related to economic changes and phenomena by analyzing the current financial market, making the technology highly beneficial for the market players

Based on application, the global market is segmented as machine learning, optimization, sampling, and simulation & data problems.

• The global market is currently dominated by the optimization segment, with more than 61% of the segmental share, as the main goal of any business is to optimize the results
• Companies and businesses run on the accuracy of all current data and forecast information which can be achieved using quantum computing

Quantum Computing Market: Report Scope

Recent Developments:

November 2022:

The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), at the IBM Quantum Summit 2022, announced some new breakthrough developments in quantum software and hardware while talking about its vision toward quantum computing. The annual event was witness to the company’s range of partners, clients, and developers partnering together to bring momentous change in the quantum world.

November 2022:

IBM announced the launch of the company’s most powerful quantum computer called the Osprey which is a 433-qubit machine. The system is an upgrade from the previous Eagle machine launched by the same firm with three times less qubit than Osprey. The director of the company stated that the management is focusing on developing a computer that is equipped with 1000 qubits which will require the adoption of a new approach.

Quantum Computing Market: Regional Analysis

North America to dominate the global market growth

The global quantum computing market is projected to be dominated by North America during the forecast period with the United States acting as the majority shareholder. The regional growth is expected to be driven by the presence of the necessary infrastructure to promote and encourage quantum computing systems.

The region is already far ahead in terms of technological developments related to quantum mechanics as compared to any other nation across the globe. Factors like the availability of a supportive ecosystem inclusive of the multiple partners required to develop such an advanced technology and government support are projected to help North America generate higher revenue. The US government runs the National Quantum Initiative Act which works toward pushing forward Quantum Information Science and related technologies.

Quantum Computing Market: Competitive Analysis

The report provides a company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market, including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the quantum computing market on a global and regional basis.

The global quantum computing market is dominated by players like:

• Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
• Rigetti & Co Inc
• D-Wave Systems Inc.
• IBM Corporation
• Microsoft Corporation
• Telstra Corporation Limited
• Zapata Computing Inc.
• IonQ Inc.
• and Silicon Quantum Computing.

The global quantum computing market is segmented as follows;

By Offering

• Hardware
• Software
• Services

By Technology

• Superconducting Qubits
• Trapped Ions
• Quantum Dots
• Photonic Systems
• Others

By Application

• Optimization
• Simulation & Modeling
• Cryptography
• Machine Learning
• Financial Analysis

By End-user Industry

• BFSI
• Healthcare
• Government
• Aerospace & Defense
• IT & Telecom
• Energy
• Transportation

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America