Digital identity verification checks to reach 175b globally by 2030

Communications Today· June 29, 2026

Global digital identity verification checks are projected to reach 175 billion by 2030. This forecast highlights the rapid expansion of the digital identity and verification sector as digital transformation accelerates worldwide. The anticipated volume of checks reflects a growing emphasis on secure, automated authentication processes to facilitate global commerce and digital service delivery. This trend underscores the critical role of verification technologies in maintaining trust within the evolving digital economy.

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