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DOOH Market set to grow at 13.1% CAGR through 2034, says Precedence Research
The report’s scope includes multiple segmentation axes, covering five geographic regions – North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.
A new report by Precedence Research projects that the global Digital Out-Of-Home (DOOH) advertising market will grow from USD ~25.4 billion in 2024 to USD 89.9 billion by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1 % over the forecast period. The findings reflect how outdoor media is increasingly shifting from static to digital, driven by urbanization, smart infrastructure, and demand for dynamic messaging.
Dominant formats, technologies & market share breakdowns
According to the report:
- Format share (2024): Digital billboards lead with around 42 % share of the DOOH format types.
- Location split (2024): Outdoor DOOH captures ~68 % of revenues, with indoor formats accounting for the remaining ~32 %.
- Technology dominance: The LED display segment holds the largest share at ~63 % in 2024, courtesy of its brightness, durability, and proven performance in outdoor settings.
- Growth in projection systems: Projection and facade mapping displays are projected to grow at a CAGR of ~11.4 %, becoming important in experiential DOOH and creative facades.
- Video segment growth: The video advertising format is expected to expand at a CAGR of ~13 % during the forecast period, as moving visuals attract more attention and creative flexibility.
The report also outlines richly the end-user segments:
- Retail was the leading industry in 2024, holding about 30 % of DOOH spend.
- Healthcare is forecasted to grow with a CAGR of 10.6 %, reflecting increased investments in public health messaging and dynamic awareness campaigns.
Regional perspectives: who leads & who grows fastest
Precedence Research highlights regional performance and forecasts:
- North America emerged as the largest market in 2024, commanding about 37 % of the global DOOH market. This is attributed to mature infrastructure, high adoption of programmatic platforms, and dense transit/retail networks.
- Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing region, with an estimated CAGR of 11.8 % driven by rapid urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and expanding DOOH deployments across transit hubs and commercial zones. The report specifically identifies China, India, and Southeast Asia as key growth engines.
- Europe, Latin America, and MEA regions are also covered, with Europe maintaining steady growth due to smart city initiatives and regulatory support for outdoor media modernization.
Market drivers, restraints & opportunities
Key drivers cited in the report include:
- Flexibility & dynamic content: DOOH allows instant content updates across screens without physical replacements.
- Programmatic & AI integration: Programmatic buying, real-time analytics, predictive models, and audience targeting are elevating DOOH’s efficiency and effectiveness.
- Urbanization & infrastructure expansion: Smart city development, transit system upgrades, growing malls and airports, and public mobility projects are creating new outdoor digital inventory.
- Omnichannel synergy: DOOH is becoming part of an integrated media mix, linking digital, mobile, and offline touchpoints.
However, the report also notes significant restraints:
- High costs of installation & maintenance for large or interactive digital displays, including repair, power, and hardware upkeep.
- Technology and reliability issues under outdoor conditions (weather exposure, environmental stress, screen degradation).
- Market fragmentation and lack of standardization, which hamper scalable, cross-border programmatic integration.
The report also points to areas of opportunity:
- Transit infrastructure deployment (metros, airports, rail, bus systems) is a fertile ground for DOOH adoption.
- Creative projection mapping and facade activations — leveraging architectural skins as digital surfaces — are expected to become more widely used.
Competitive landscape & recent developments
Precedence lists key players shaping the DOOH ecosystem:
- Tier I leaders: JCDecaux; Clear Channel Outdoor; Lamar Advertising; OUTFRONT Media; Ströer SE & Co. KGaA.
- Tier II & emerging players: Broadsign, Daktronics, Prismview (NEC), oOh!media, Ayuda Media Systems, Deepsky Corporation, and others focusing on technology, content, or regional expansion.
Recent developments noted include:
- In November 2024, consumer health giant Haleon selected Vistar Media (in partnership with Publicis) to power its global programmatic OOH campaigns.
- In October 2024, DLM Media Solutions formed a partnership to become the exclusive national service fulfillment partner for CETV Now, expanding DOOH network reach and operations.
Forecast & projection highlights
Over the forecast period 2025 to 2034, the DOOH market is expected to grow steadily as infrastructure, technology, and advertiser appetite align. Some salient projections:
- Video advertising formats are projected to grow at ~13 % CAGR, becoming increasingly favored for their dynamic appeal and impact.
- Indoor DOOH (malls, airports, office towers) is expected to expand at ~12 % CAGR, supported by growth in retail real estate.
- Projection / mapping systems will gain ground with ~11.4 % CAGR, especially in experiential and landmark campaigns.
The report’s scope includes multiple segmentation axes (format type, location, end-user industry, technology, region), covering five geographic regions — North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.