Digital Identity in Education

Global Digital Identity in Education Market to Reach US$6.9 Billion by 2030

The global market for Digital Identity in Education estimated at US$2.6 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$6.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Solutions Offering, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 15.8% CAGR and reach US$3.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Services Offering segment is estimated at 20.7% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$706.0 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 23.8% CAGR

The Digital Identity in Education market in the U.S. is estimated at US$706.0 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.6 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 23.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 14.3% and 15.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 14.7% CAGR.

Global Digital Identity in Education Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Is Digital Identity Becoming Central to the Education Sector’s Digital Evolution?

Digital identity is rapidly becoming foundational to how educational institutions manage access, personalize learning, and ensure the security of students, educators, and administrative systems. A digital identity in this context refers to a verifiable and secure profile of a student or staff member that enables authentication across a variety of digital platforms—learning management systems (LMS), virtual classrooms, library databases, and administrative portals. This identity streamlines user experiences by consolidating credentials into a single sign-on (SSO) framework while offering institutions greater control over access and resource usage.

With the growing shift to online and hybrid learning models, the education sector requires robust digital infrastructures that ensure both security and ease of access. Digital identity systems are being deployed to authenticate exam takers, verify participation in remote learning environments, and maintain academic integrity. They are also enabling institutions to manage credentials such as diplomas, transcripts, and certificates digitally, ensuring their portability, immutability, and verification without relying on physical paperwork or manual validation.

What Technologies Are Powering the Digital Identity Infrastructure in Education?

The implementation of digital identity in education is supported by a blend of secure technologies including biometrics, federated identity management systems, public key infrastructure (PKI), and blockchain-based credentialing. Biometric features such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning are increasingly used for verifying attendance, exam proctoring, and secure access to campus facilities. Federated identity systems allow users to access multiple services using a single institutional ID, often built on protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.

Blockchain technology is gaining traction in issuing and verifying academic credentials, offering tamper-proof digital certificates that students can share with employers or institutions worldwide. Digital wallets that store verified credentials allow students to control their academic records and present them on-demand. Institutions are also integrating their identity systems with national digital ID frameworks to expand accessibility, streamline financial aid disbursement, and align with government mandates on student data protection and inclusion.

Which Educational Use Cases Are Leading the Adoption of Digital Identity Solutions?

Digital identity systems are being used extensively across K-12 schools, universities, and vocational training institutes for access control, learning personalization, and academic verification. In K-12 environments, digital identities help manage access to learning platforms, parental communication tools, and student behavior records. Universities use them for campus-wide access management, digital credentialing, and cross-border student verification in international programs.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), edtech platforms, and remote learning providers rely on digital identities for secure user authentication, content access control, and performance analytics. Credentialing bodies use these systems to issue digital diplomas, badges, and skill certificates that are recognized across educational and employment ecosystems. Additionally, digital identity frameworks are being adopted for teacher credential management, staff onboarding, and performance tracking, supporting a more cohesive digital education infrastructure.

What Factors Are Fueling Growth in the Digital Identity in Education Market?

The growth in the digital identity in education market is driven by several factors, including the expansion of online and hybrid learning models, the need for secure and unified access across digital platforms, and the growing demand for verifiable and portable academic credentials. Educational institutions are increasingly seeking solutions that offer real-time authentication, reduce fraud in remote assessments, and simplify user access management without compromising data privacy.

End-use drivers such as rising investments in edtech infrastructure, increased cross-border student mobility, the digitalization of lifelong learning, and heightened regulatory emphasis on student data protection are accelerating adoption. The need to support diverse learning environments—from physical campuses to virtual classrooms—and manage large user populations securely is pushing education providers to modernize their identity ecosystems. As institutions aim for scalability, inclusiveness, and trust in digital education, digital identity systems are becoming the cornerstone of a connected, secure, and learner-centric academic future.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Digital Identity in Education market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Offering (Solutions Offering, Services Offering); Identity Type (Biometric Identity, Non-Biometric Identity)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 42 Featured) -

• CLEAR
• Credly
• Daon
• Digitary
• DocuSign
• Echo360
• Enboarder
• Entrust Datacard
• HID Global
• ID.me
• InAuth
• Kivra
• Mettl (by Mercer)
• Parchment
• Ping Identity
• SailPoint Technologies
• Surpass (by BTL Group)
• TransUnion
• UnumID
• Verifiable Credentials (Microsoft)

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