As of June 2024, the most popular database management system (DBMS) worldwide was Oracle, with a ranking score of 1244.08; MySQL and Microsoft SQL server rounded out the top three. Although the database management industry contains some of the largest companies in the tech industry, such as Microsoft, Oracle and IBM, a number of free and open-source DBMSs such as PostgreSQL and MariaDB remain competitive. Database Management Systems As the name implies, DBMSs provide a platform through which developers can organize, update, and control large databases. Given the business world’s growing focus on big data and data analytics, knowledge of SQL programming languages has become an important asset for software developers around the world, and database management skills are seen as highly desirable. In addition to providing developers with the tools needed to operate databases, DBMS are also integral to the way that consumers access information through applications, which further illustrates the importance of the software.

Database Market Report is Segmented by Deployment (Cloud, On-Premises), Enterprise (SMEs, Large Enterprises), End-User Verticals (BFSI, Retail and E-Commerce, Logistics and Transportation, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare, IT and Telecom, Other End-User Verticals), Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

The global database management system (DBMS) market size reached USD 117.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 367.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 12.42% during 2025-2033. The proliferation of big data across various industries, adoption of cloud computing technologies, growing demand for IoT devices, and heightened concerns over data security are primarily driving the industry's growth.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 117.4 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 367.0 Billion
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033)	12.42%

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global database management system (DBMS) market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, database type, deployment mode, organization size, and application.

The global database management system (DBMS) market revenue grew to 80 billion U.S. dollars in 2020. Cloud DBMS accounted for the majority of the overall market growth, as database systems are migrating to cloud platforms.

Database market

The database market consists of paid database software such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, as well as free, open-source software options like PostgreSQL and MongolDB. Database Management Systems (DBMSs) provide a platform through which developers can organize, update, and control large databases, with products like Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server being the most widely used in the market.

Database management software

Knowledge of the programming languages related to these databases is becoming an increasingly important asset for software developers around the world, and database management skills such as MongoDB and Elasticsearch are seen as highly desirable. In addition to providing developers with the tools needed to operate databases, DBMS are also integral to the way that consumers access information through applications, which further illustrates the importance of the software.

Global Database Automation Software Market is Segmented By Component (Solution, Services), Application (Provisioning, Backup, Security, and Compliance), Deployment Mode (Cloud, On-Premises), Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises), End-user Industry (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), IT and Telecom, E-commerce, and Retail) and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value in (USD) for all the above segments.

The global in-memory database market size reached USD 8.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 29.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 14.93% during 2025-2033.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 8.0 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 29.9 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033	14.93%

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global in-memory database market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on data type, application, end user and vertical.

Analyze the market segmentation of the Database Encryption industry. Gain insights into market share distribution with a detailed breakdown of key segments and their growth.

The Relational Database Software Market size was estimated at USD 21.97 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 45.23 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.4 % from 2024 to 2031

Global Relational Database Software Market Drivers

Rising Demand for Efficient Data Management: Organizations across industries are generating and collecting ever-increasing volumes of data. This necessitates efficient and secure data management solutions. Relational databases, with their structured format and robust querying capabilities, offer a valuable tool to organize, manage, and analyze this data, leading to increased demand for this software.

Cloud Adoption and Scalability: The proliferation of cloud computing has significantly impacted the relational database market. Cloud-based database solutions offer scalability, flexibility, and reduced IT infrastructure burden for businesses. This makes them particularly attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and facilitates easier data access for geographically dispersed teams.

Growing Importance of Data Security and Compliance: Data breaches and cyberattacks pose significant threats to businesses. Relational database software vendors are constantly innovating to enhance security features like encryption and access controls. Additionally, stringent data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA are driving the need for compliant data storage and management solutions, further propelling the market for secure relational databases.

Database management systems (DBMS) market size was worth around USD 63.50 billion in 2022 and is predicted to grow to around USD 152.36 billion by 2030

The statistic shows the size of the global commercial database market, from 2013 to 2021. In 2018, the commercial database market is forecast to fall to 25 billion U.S. dollars. The market's decline is linked to the growth of cloud software as a service and the rise of non-relational and open source database solutions, which offer an alternative to the SQL standard championed by the major commercial database vendors.

Access the summary of the Operational Database Management market report, featuring key insights, executive summary, market size, CAGR, growth rate, and future outlook.

The global database monitoring software market size reached USD 5.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 16.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3% during 2025-2033. The rising prevalence of data breaches and cyberattacks worldwide, increasing digitization, rapid growth in data volumes across diverse industry verticals, and surging penetration of cloud-based solutions are some of the major factors propelling the market.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 5.2 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 16.0 Billion
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033)	13.3%

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global database monitoring software market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on database model, deployment model, organization size, and end use vertical.

The size and share of the market is categorized based on Application (Relational database management systems (RDBMS), NoSQL databases, In-memory databases, Cloud databases, Graph databases) and Product (Data storage, Data retrieval, Transaction management, Analytics, Data security) and geographical regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle-East and Africa).

The Managed Database Service Market Report is Segmented by Service (Data Administration, Database Backup & Recovery, Database Disaster Recovery, Database Security, and Database Optimization), by Application (Customer Relationship Management, Enterprise Resource Planning. Supply Chain Management, Web Applications, and Big Data Analytics), by Industry Vertical (BFSI, Healthcare, IT & Telecom, Retail, Manufacturing and Other Industries) and by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East, and Africa). The Market Size and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

The relational database management system (RDBMS) market is poised to grow at a substantial CAGR of 6.62% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2033. This growth can be attributed to the increasing adoption of cloud-based RDBMS, the growing volume of data generated by businesses, and the need for efficient data management solutions. Additionally, the adoption of RDBMS in emerging sectors such as healthcare, retail, and telecommunications is expected to drive market growth. Key market drivers include the growing demand for data analytics, the need for improved data management, and the increasing adoption of cloud computing. However, the market growth may be hindered by the high cost of implementation and maintenance of RDBMS and the lack of skilled professionals. Some of the key players in the RDBMS market include IBM, SAP SE, Oracle, Amazon, and MariaDB Corporation. The market is expected to be dominated by North America and Europe, owing to the presence of a large number of established vendors and early adoption of RDBMS in these regions. The global relational database management system (RDBMS) market is projected to reach USD 128.02 billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period. The increasing adoption of cloud-based RDBMS solutions, growing demand for data analytics, and stringent data privacy regulations are key factors driving market growth. Key drivers for this market are: Cloud-based RDBMS adoption, Integration with AI technologies; Enhanced data security solutions; Growth in IoT applications; Demand for real-time analytics. Potential restraints include: Cloud adoption increase, Data security concerns; Rising big data analytics; Growing IoT integration; Demand for automation tools.

The size and share of the market is categorized based on Application (Data Management, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence) and Product (Relational Databases, NoSQL Databases, Cloud Databases) and geographical regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle-East and Africa).

Global Vector Database Market size & share estimated to surpass USD 10,409.89 million by 2032, to grow at a CAGR of 21.7% during the forecast period.

The statistic shows the distribution of the worldwide commercial database market in 2016, by vendor. At that time, Oracle was the largest vendor of commercial database systems with 45.6 percent of the market.

The global graph database market growth will be propelled through 2034 at a massive CAGR of 19.4%. With the growing data usage and the rising data storage requirements, the global graph database market size will likely inflate from US$ 3.17 billion to US$ 18.68 billion in the next decade. Technological advancements also fuel the growth prospects of the industry.

Attributes	Key Insights
Estimated Industry Size in 2024	US$ 3.17 billion
Projected Industry Value in 2034	US$ 18.68 billion
Value-based CAGR from 2024 to 2034	19.4%

Growing Technology to Enlarge the Global Graph Database Market Size

Attributes	Values
Historical CAGR	16.5%
Valuation in 2019	US$ 1.46 billion
Valuation in 2023	US$ 2.69 billion

Country-wise Analysis

Countries	Forecasted CAGR
Germany	8.9%
Japan	9.2%
The United States of America	13.5%
China	19.9%
Australia	22.9%

Category-wise Insights

Category	Solution- Graph Database Platform
Industry Share in 2024	63.3%
Segment Drivers	Seamless integration with traditional systems increases their usability, enhancing the demand for these platforms. Excellent scalability of these platforms elevates the usability standards. The wider adaptability drives the segment’s popularity, fueling the global graph database market size.

Category	Application- Fraud & Risk Analytics
Industry Share in 2024	24.3%
Segment Drivers	Due to the ability of graph databases to deliver accurate risk forecasting, they save a lot of time and money. With the rising financial transactions, the demand for fraud detection and potential risk identification is rising. Therefore, the increasing popularity of the segment drives the global graph database market size.

The size of the Relational Database Market was valued at USD 19942.01 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 45481.69 million by 2032, with an expected CAGR of 12.50% during the forecast period. This growth trajectory is primarily driven by the advent of hybrid seeds, which offer superior yield and improved disease resistance. Government initiatives aimed at promoting food security and the adoption of advanced technologies further fuel market expansion. Key applications for hybrid seeds encompass field crops, horticulture, and fodder crops. Leading players in the market include Monsanto, DuPont Pioneer, Syngenta, and Bayer CropScience. Recent developments include: October 2022: Oracle released latest advancements in database technology with the announcement of Oracle Database 23c Beta. It accommodates diverse data types, workloads, and development styles. The release incorporates numerous innovations across Oracle's database services and product portfolio., October 2023: Microsoft has launched a public preview of a new Azure SQL Database free offering, marking a significant addition to its cloud services. Users can access a 32 GB general purpose, serverless Azure SQL database with 100,000 vCore seconds of compute free monthly..