Global Manned Security (Manned Guarding) Market Outlook and Growth Opportunities 2025

Manned Security, also referred to as Manned Guarding, denotes a structured physical security service model in which trained personnel are deployed on-site to conduct real-time monitoring, access control, patrolling, emergency response, and asset protection. Unlike technology-driven solutions such as remote surveillance or AI-based analytics, manned security relies on the direct presence and situational judgment of human guards to deter threats, enforce regulations, and manage routine or critical incidents.

This service model is a fundamental layer of security architecture across high-risk and high-value sectors, including commercial real estate, industrial facilities, transportation hubs, residential complexes, and government or institutional premises. Depending on the operational environment, manned security may include static guarding at entry points, mobile patrols across perimeters, close protection for personnel, or tactical deployment during public events and emergencies.

Leading global security firms integrate manned guarding with electronic surveillance systems, incident management platforms, and site-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver hybrid, intelligence-driven security solutions. Regional differences in regulatory compliance, labor practices, and risk exposure further shape service delivery models, particularly in markets with high labor availability or heightened geopolitical sensitivity.

In emerging economies such as Indonesia, India, and Brazil, manned security continues to dominate physical protection strategies due to its cost-effectiveness, cultural familiarity, and limited automation infrastructure. In contrast, mature markets are increasingly transitioning toward integrated solutions that blend manpower with advanced monitoring technologies to enhance scalability, auditability, and operational efficiency.

According to APO Research, the global Manned Security (Manned Guarding) market is projected to grow from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of % during the forecast period.

The North American market for Manned Security (Manned Guarding) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % from 2025 through 2031.

The Asia-Pacific market for Manned Security (Manned Guarding) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2025 through 2031.

In China, the Manned Security (Manned Guarding) market is expected to rise from $ million to $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of I% from 2025 through 2031.

The Europe market for Manned Security (Manned Guarding) is estimated to increase from $ million in 2025 to reach $ million by 2031, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period of 2025 through 2031.

Major global companies in the Manned Security (Manned Guarding) market include Allied Universal, Securitas, Prosegur, SIS, Beijing Baoan, OCS Group, ICTS Europe, Mitie and GardaWorld, etc. In 2024, the top three vendors accounted for approximately % of the market revenue.

This report presents an overview of global market for Manned Security (Manned Guarding), revenue and gross margin. Analyses of the global market trends, with historic market revenue for 2020 - 2024, estimates for 2025, and projections of CAGR through 2031.

This report researches the key producers of Manned Security (Manned Guarding), also provides the value of main regions and countries. Of the upcoming market potential for Manned Security (Manned Guarding), and key regions or countries of focus to forecast this market into various segments and sub-segments. Country specific data and market value analysis for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, Germany, the U.K., Italy, Middle East, Africa, and Other Countries.

This report focuses on the Manned Security (Manned Guarding) revenue, market share and industry ranking of main companies, data from 2020 to 2025. Identification of the major stakeholders in the global Manned Security (Manned Guarding) market, and analysis of their competitive landscape and market positioning based on recent developments and segmental revenues. This report will help stakeholders to understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights and position their businesses and market strategies in a better way.

All companies have demonstrated varying levels of sales growth and profitability over the past six years, while some companies have experienced consistent growth, others have shown fluctuations in performance. The overall trend suggests a positive outlook for the global Manned Security (Manned Guarding) company landscape, with companies adapting to market dynamics and maintaining profitability amidst changing conditions.

Allied Universal

Securitas

Prosegur

SIS

Beijing Baoan

OCS Group

ICTS Europe

Mitie

GardaWorld

Bidvest

Transguard

TSS

Covenant

China Security & Protection Group

Static Guarding

Mobile Patrol

Close Protection

Event Security

Gatehouse & Traffic Control

Commercial

Industrial

Residential

Government & Institutional

North America

United States

Canada

Mexico

Europe

Germany

France

U.K.

Italy

Russia

Spain

Netherlands

Switzerland

Sweden

Poland

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

South Korea

India

Australia

Taiwan

Southeast Asia

South America

Brazil

Argentina

Chile

Colombia

Middle East & Africa

Egypt

South Africa

Israel

Türkiye

GCC Countries

Study Objectives

1. To analyze and research the global Manned Security (Manned Guarding) status and future forecast, involving, revenue, growth rate (CAGR), market share, historical and forecast.

2. To present the Manned Security (Manned Guarding) key companies, revenue, market share, and recent developments.

3. To split the Manned Security (Manned Guarding) breakdown data by regions, type, companies, and application.

4. To analyze the global and key regions Manned Security (Manned Guarding) market potential and advantage, opportunity and challenge, restraints, and risks.

5. To identify Manned Security (Manned Guarding) significant trends, drivers, influence factors in global and regions.

6. To analyze Manned Security (Manned Guarding) competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.

1. This report will help the readers to understand the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the global Manned Security (Manned Guarding) market, and introduces in detail the market share, industry ranking, competitor ecosystem, market performance, new product development, operation situation, expansion, and acquisition. etc. of the main players, which helps the readers to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.

2. This report will help stakeholders to understand the global industry status and trends of Manned Security (Manned Guarding) and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

3. This report will help stakeholders to understand competitors better and gain more insights to strengthen their position in their businesses. The competitive landscape section includes the market share and rank (in sales and value), competitor ecosystem, new product development, expansion, and acquisition.

4. This report stays updated with novel technology integration, features, and the latest developments in the market.

5. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into which regions to target globally.

6. This report helps stakeholders to gain insights into the end-user perception concerning the adoption of Manned Security (Manned Guarding).

7. This report helps stakeholders to identify some of the key players in the market and understand their valuable contribution.

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size.

Chapter 2: Analysis key trends, drivers, challenges, and opportunities within the global Manned Security (Manned Guarding) industry.

Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Manned Security (Manned Guarding) company competitive landscape, revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.

Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 6: Sales value of Manned Security (Manned Guarding) in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of key country in the world.

Chapter 7: Sales value of Manned Security (Manned Guarding) in country level. It provides sigmate data by type, and by application for each country/region.

Chapter 8: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including revenue, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 9: Concluding Insights.