Japan Identity and Access Management Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Workforce IAM and Consumer IAM), By Deployment Mode (Cloud and On-premises), By Vertical (BFSI, Travel, Tourism and Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail and E-commerce, Education, Telecommunication and IT, Government and Defense, and Others), and Japan Identity and Access Management Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Identity and Access Management Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Identity and Access Management Market Size Was Estimated at USD 2010.4 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 14.1% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Identity and Access Management Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 8580.7 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Japan Identity and Access Management Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 8580.7 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 14.1% from 2025 to 2035. The Japan identity and access management market is growing due to increasing cybersecurity threats, regulatory compliance requirements, and digital transformation. Greater remote work, cloud use, and incorporating AI and biometrics are also driving higher demand for secure IAM solutions.

Market Overview

The Japan Identity and Access Management Market Size refers to software, platforms, and services for managing digital identities, authentication, access control, and governance across enterprise IT environments. IAM is utilized for user provisioning, single sign-on (SSO), composite authentication (MFA), directory services, identity governance, and adaptive access management across industries such as finance, healthcare, telecom, government, and manufacturing. Strengths are the advanced IT infrastructure of Japan, the enterprise needs for secure, scalable identity controls, along with the adoption of AI-driven behavioural analytics and biometric authentication. Opportunities lie in cloud-based IAM, Identity as a Service (IDaaS), service driven expansion, SME adoption, and the integration with digital identity frameworks such as My number and public authentication services. Drivers of the market involve speeding up digital transformation, cloud migration, growing cyber threats, robust regulations like the Japan Personal Information Protection Act and cybersecurity legislations, and the move towards zero-trust architecture. Government initiatives, including those by JIPDEC, aimed at improving digital trust and safeguarding information, are strongly encouraging the adoption of IAM solutions and fostering the development of its ecosystem.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan identity and access management market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan identity and access management market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan identity and access management market.

Driving Factors

The Japan identity and access management (IAM) market is propelled by growing cybersecurity threats, expedited digital transformation, and broad cloud computing adoption. The growth of remote work and hybrid environments has exacerbated demand for secure, scalable authentication systems. Compliance with Japan Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) also speeds up IAM deployment. Enterprises also want to enhance operational efficiency and security with technologies such as multi-factor authentication, zero-trust models, and AI-driven identity analytics, driving the growth of the IAM market in different sectors.

Restraining Factors

The Japan IAM market is restrained by the high cost of implementation, complex legacy system integration, and limited availability of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Moreover, fear of data privacy and user resistance to new authentication schemes can slow down adoption.

Market Segmentation

The Japan identity and access management market share is classified into type, deployment mode, and vertical.  

• The workforce IAM segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan identity and access management market is segmented by type into workforce IAM and consumer IAM. Among these, the workforce IAM segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to they allow companies to manage employee access to systems, applications, and data by role. With SSO, MFA, and RBAC policies, businesses strengthen security, guarantee correct levels of access, and reduce risks for unauthorized access or data theft.

• The on-premises segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan identity and access management market is segmented by deployment mode into cloud and on-premises. Among these, the on-premises segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is owing to this deployment requiring IAM solutions in an organization internal infrastructure, providing more control over data and access. It is supported by organizations that value data sovereignty, compliance with regulations, and customized security features to keep sensitive information securely in place on-premises.

• The BFSI segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan identity and access management market is segmented by vertical into BFSI, travel, tourism and hospitality, healthcare, retail and e-commerce, education, telecommunication and IT, government and defense, and others. Among these, the BFSI segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to the stringent regulatory needs, the exigent need for data protection, and the growing usage of digital banking products. The interest of this industry in guarding private financial data considerably increases IAM demand and adoption.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan identity and access management market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Fujitsu Limited
• NEC Corporation
• IBM Corporation
• NTT Communications
• Secom Co., Ltd.
• Oracle Corporation
• Sony
• Microsoft Corporation
• Okta Inc.
• Hitachi
• SailPoint
• Mitsui Knowledge Industry
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In September 2024, NEC Corporation announced the launch of a biometric authentication system capable of quickly verifying large crowds, even in motion. Aimed at easing congestion at busy events and infrastructure, the system will roll out worldwide, starting in Japan, the U.S., and Singapore.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan identity and access management market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Identity and Access Management Market, By Type

• Workforce IAM
• Consumer IAM

Japan Identity and Access Management Market, By Deployment Mode

• Cloud
• On-premises

Japan Identity and Access Management Market, By Vertical

• BFSI
• Travel
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Retail and E-commerce
• Education
• Telecommunication and IT
• Government and Defense
• Others