Private Bodyguard Service Global Market Report 2025

The private bodyguard service market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $22.85 billion in 2024 to $24.93 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to several key factors, including the rising urban crime rates, a growing demand for personal protection among high-net-worth individuals, increasing political instability and threats, an expansion of entertainment and celebrity events, and a heightened need for corporate security.

The private bodyguard service market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $34.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period driven by rising security concerns in metropolitan areas, increasing demand for both executive and residential protection, a growing number of international events and diplomatic visits, and the expanding presence of private security firms in emerging markets. Major trends during this period are expected to include advancements in AI-driven threat detection systems, integration of GPS tracking and real-time monitoring tools, the development of mobile-based bodyguard booking platforms, and the adoption of biometric verification in access control systems.

The increasing instances of civil unrest are expected to drive the growth of the private bodyguard service market in the coming years. Civil unrest refers to widespread disorder or violence arising from protests, demonstrations, riots, strikes, or clashes with authorities, often driven by political dissatisfaction, economic inequality, and social injustice. As political tensions and demands for systemic change rise, so too does the occurrence of these disruptive events. Private bodyguard services are increasingly sought after during periods of unrest to ensure the safety of high-profile individuals, corporate executives, and valuable assets from potential threats or violence. For example, the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) reported over 165,000 incidents of political violence globally between July 2023 and June 2024, marking a 15% increase from the previous year, and highlighting the growing need for personal security in volatile regions. As a result, the rise in civil unrest is fueling demand for private bodyguard services.

Major companies in the private bodyguard service market are focusing on providing comprehensive, high-end security solutions for high-net-worth individuals. These services include personal protection, residential and travel security, counter-surveillance, and luxury concierge services, while also expanding their operations into high-demand regions globally. For instance, in November 2024, Westminster Security Group, a UK-based private security firm, launched Westminster Security UAE in Dubai to meet the rising security needs of affluent clients in the region. The company offers a full range of services such as bodyguards, security chauffeurs, residential protection, counter-surveillance, and VIP planning, leveraging a team of Western-trained professionals to ensure seamless protection across international borders.

In April 2023, JPT Group, a U.S.-based security services provider, acquired ASSET Private Security Inc. to bolster its executive protection and security services. With this acquisition, JPT aims to enhance its capabilities and expand its reach, strengthening its team of trained professionals to cater to a broader range of security needs, particularly for high-profile individuals requiring top-tier protection. ASSET Private Security is known for its expertise in executive protection, offering armed and unarmed bodyguards to safeguard clients in high-risk environments.

Major players in the private bodyguard service market are Securitas AB, Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad S.A., International SOS Assistance (Switzerland) AG, Security and Intelligence Services (India) Limited (SIS), Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd., Allied Universal Security Services LLC, MVM Inc., China Security & Protection Group Co. Ltd., Aegis Defence Services Ltd., Royal Bodyguard Security Services Ltd., Westminster Security Group, Bodyguard International Group Inc., Marcos Security Force India Private Limited, Frontier Corporate Services Private Limited, PSI Security Services Inc., Infoniks Systems Private Limited, Bodyguard Hire India Private Limited, Elite Pioneers Security Company Limited, Bodyguard Stars Limited, VIP Close Protection Security Bodyguard Services Limited.

North America was the largest region in the private bodyguard service market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in private bodyguard service report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the private bodyguard service market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the services sector, particularly in business services, IT, and professional consulting operations. Higher costs for imported technology, office equipment, and essential digital infrastructure have raised operating expenses for service providers, forcing them to either pass on costs to clients or absorb margin pressures. Outsourcing firms and IT service companies are also facing challenges due to increased costs of hardware components and delayed global supply chains, affecting project delivery timelines and profitability. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs have dampened demand for U.S.-based professional services in key international markets, leading to a slowdown in export-driven revenue streams. The sector must now prioritize digital transformation, cost optimization, and expanding domestic client bases to sustain growth and maintain competitiveness amid ongoing trade uncertainty.

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Private bodyguard service refers to professional personal protection delivered by trained security personnel to shield individuals from physical harm, threats, or unwanted intrusion. These services are customized to ensure client safety and privacy across various settings, including public events, travel, and everyday activities. Bodyguards rely on risk assessment, surveillance, and defensive strategies to prevent security incidents and maintain continuous protection for their clients.

The primary service types in private bodyguard service include armed bodyguard service, unarmed bodyguard service, executive protection, event security, close protection, and residential security. Armed bodyguard services provide client protection through security personnel licensed to carry firearms, especially in high-risk conditions. These services support a wide range of client industries, including entertainment, politics and government, corporate and business sectors, private individuals, and international organizations. Deployment modes can be configured as single-bodyguard assignments or team-based protection, serving end users such as corporate clients, high-net-worth individuals, celebrities, government officials, diplomats, and event organizers.

The private bodyguard service market includes revenues earned by entities by personal protection, residential security, executive escort, event security, counter-surveillance, risk assessment, secure transportation, and VIP advance planning. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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