The global outdoor sports GPS device market size reached USD 19.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 55.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 11.69% during 2025-2033. The growing popularity of outdoor sports, increasing adoption of premium quality wearables devices due to inflating income level of individuals, and rising demand for enhanced safety among individuals represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Outdoor sports global positioning system (GPS) device relies on satellite navigation to provide real-time positioning and tracking information of individuals while performing outdoor activities. It is durable, accurate, lightweight, compact, easily accessible, and available with rechargeable or replaceable batteries. It tracks progress, sets various goals, identifies areas of improvement, and maintains detailed records of outdoor activities for comparison and other purposes. It assists in improving safety by providing real-time location and emergency alert capabilities. It also aids in enhancing the performance and optimizing training of fitness enthusiasts by offering insights about the speed, distance covered, calories burned, time spent, and heart rate. Besides this, it is beneficial in monitoring fitness levels and collecting information shared with others. As it eliminates the need for traditional paper maps and has the capability to download data, the demand for outdoor sports GPS device is rising across the globe.
Outdoor Sports GPS Device Market Trends:
At present, the increasing popularity of outdoor sports activities to maintain a healthy body and mind among individuals represents one of the major factors influencing the market positively. Additionally, the rising demand for premium quality wearables devices due to the inflating income levels is contributing to the growth of the market. Apart from this, the growing adoption of outdoor sports GPS devices due to the increasing demand for enhanced safety among individuals across the globe is offering a positive market outlook. Moreover, the rising utilization of GPS devices in golf sports to provide accurate maps of the golf course and analyze statistical data of golf shots is supporting the growth of the market. Besides this, the increasing adoption of outdoor sports GPS devices to easily find nearby points of interest without wasting time is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors. In addition, there is a rise in the demand for highly durable, cost-effective, waterproof, weather-resistant, and shockproof devices among the masses. This, coupled with the increasing adoption of GPS-enabled smartwatches that are convenient to use and carry and provide an attractive look, is bolstering the growth of the market. Furthermore, the rising number of road bicycle racing events across the globe is strengthening the growth of the market.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global outdoor sports GPS device market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and application.
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