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Global Linux Operating System Market Share, Size, Growth: By Component: Software, Services; By Distribution Model: Application Development, Servers, Desktops; By Enterprise Size: Large Enterprises, Small and Medium Enterprises; Regional Analysis; Market Dynamics: SWOT Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032
Global Linux Operating System Market Outlook
The global Linux operating system market size was around USD 10.94 billion in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% during 2024-2032 to reach a value of USD 36.14 billion by 2032.
Key Takeaways
- About 47% of professional developers make use of Linux-based operating systems.
- Linux supports multiple architectures like x86, ARM, PowerPC, and more.
- Globally, about 85% of smartphones are Linux-powered.
The flexibility and cost-effectiveness of Linux servers contribute to their use in embedded systems, private clouds, and endpoint devices. The Linux OS is widely popular in cellphones, TVs, and smart home devices.
Due to its stability and dependable software updates, Linux is widely adopted by Linux developers, software engineers, Linux support engineers, technical support personnel, and Kernel administrators in large organisations, such as Amazon.com, Inc. and Dell Technologies Inc.
The open-source nature of Linux eliminates licensing fees, making it an attractive option for businesses and organisations aiming to reduce operating expenses. Moreover, Linux is frequently recognised as being more resource-efficient, enabling it to operate on less powerful hardware. This characteristic results in cost savings for organisations by reducing the need for high-specification hardware and mitigating hardware-related expenses.
Reportedly, Linux powers about 40% of websites whose operating system is known on a global scale.
Figure: Distribution of Linux Powered Websites by Global Ranking
Key Trends and Developments
Increasing adoption of cloud computing; free availability of Linux OS; rising use in embedded systems; and data centre growth are impacting the Linux operating system market expansion
| Date | Company | Event |
| May 2023 | Oracle | Oracle has unveiled Oracle Linux 9 Update 2 and Oracle Linux 8 Update 8, aligning with the corresponding Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions. |
| Apr 2023 | IBM | IBM has unveiled enhanced versions of IBM z16 and IBM LinuxONE 4, featuring single frame and rack mount options. |
| Apr 2023 | Oracle | Oracle has introduced Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) Release 7 Update 1 for Oracle Linux, offering significant improvements in data reliability, container optimisations, and hardware support. |
| Sep 2022 | IBM | IBM launched the latest version of its LinuxONE server, known as IBM LinuxONE Emperor 4. This powerful platform, based on Linux and Kubernetes, offers exceptional scalability for diverse workloads while minimising energy consumption. |
| Trends | Impact |
| Linux’s popularity in embedded systems | The Linux OS is widely popular in embedded systems, finding use in cellphones, TVs and set-top boxes, car consoles, and smart home devices. The growing trend of smart futuristic homes provides an opportunity for the wider adoption of the Linux OS. |
| Linux OS is freely available | The GNU General Public License owned by Linux OS makes it freely available on the web. As a result, organisations and individuals are provided with the freedom to download and use it without purchasing a license, making it advantageous over other operating systems such as Windows. |
| Adoption of cloud computing | The increasing adoption of cloud computing by businesses are providing greater opportunities for Linux operating system as it offers flexibility and freedom to select technologies that can help them meet their goals. |
| Rising number of data centres | The development of data centres globally provides an opportunity for the adoption of the Linux operating system in data centres for cloud computing. The robust networking and IO stacks of Linux support high-volume transaction processing in data centres. |
Global Linux Operating System Market Trends
Large businesses and financial institutions rely on Linux to ensure their workloads run smoothly with minimal downtime. Companies, including Amazon.com, Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Google, and IBM Corporation, use Linux for embedded systems, application development, and security. The OS is used by Linux developers, IT systems administrators, software engineers, Linux support engineers, technical support, and Kernel administrators, owing to its security, privacy, stability, and reliable software updates.
Since Linux comes with a GNU General Public License, it is freely available on the web. Users can download and use it conveniently without buying a licence for it.
The stability offered by Linux OS supports its growing demand, particularly for servers requiring uninterrupted operation. Linux exhibits a strong reputation for reliability, offering reduced occurrences of crashes and downtime when compared to Windows. Furthermore, the presence of an active and dedicated community of developers who continually enhance and maintain the operating system is a beneficial factor for the Linux operating system market growth. This ensures swift resolution of bugs and other software-related issues, minimising the risk of downtime caused by software malfunctions.
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Market Segmentation
“Global Linux Operating System Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
| Market Breakup | Categories |
| Component | Software, Services |
| Distribution Model | Application Development, Servers, Desktops |
| Enterprise Size | Large Enterprises, Small and Medium Enterprises |
| Region | North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, Latin America |
Based on distribution model, servers account for most of the Linux operating system market share
Linux servers offer exceptional uptime as they don't require downtime for updates or error corrections, ensuring continuous operation and accessibility during maintenance. Linux servers witness a widespread global usage as it is considerably more cost-effective and provides greater flexibility in server configuration. This flexibility extends to the capability of managing multiple applications on a single server.
Linux and its numerous distributions offer the essential flexibility and dependability for both emerging developers and enterprise-level websites or applications.
Competitive Landscape
The market players are focusing on providing extended lifecycle and comprehensive technical support, resilient storage capacity, and integration of the latest components.
| Company | Founded | Headquarters | Services |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 2006 | Seattle, United States | AWS provides a range of Linux-based operating systems including Amazon Linux 2023, Amazon Linux 2, and Bottlerocket. |
| Oracle Corporation | 1977 | Austin, United States | The company offers several IT products and services. The company provides Oracle Linux, for virtualization, management, automation, and cloud-native computing. |
| International Business Machines Corporation | 1911 | New York, United States | The company offers Linux OS including Linux on IBM Z, IBM LinuxONE, Linux on IBM Power, as well as dedicated documentation for each platform. |
| SUSE S.A. | 1992 | Boulevard de la Foire, Luxembourg | SUSE provides a wide range of LINUX operating system solutions for different industries, including automotive, telecom, banking, healthcare, and more. Additionally, SUSE offers specialized solutions for industries like retail, technology, federal, pharma, and energy. |
Other notable players operating in the global Linux operating system market include Zorin OS Technologies Limited, and Canonical Group Ltd., among others. The manufacturers are upgrading their product portfolios and incorporating the latest capabilities to innovate their offerings and meet the evolving demands of consumers.
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Global Linux Operating System Market Analysis by Region
Linux is a reliable system for developers and organisations to create, oversee, and expand open technology projects. In 2022, more than 60% of the highest-earning films globally made use of the open-source software managed by the USA-based Academy Software Foundation, a project hosted by The Linux Foundation. Supercomputers such as Perlmutter, Summit, Sierra and Frontier used in the USA run on the Linux OS.
The EU mandates the use of open-source software for all radio equipment, including smartphones, personal computers, and IoT devices giving it a competitive edge over other forms.
China and India recognise the significance of open-source software, particularly Linux. Further, open-source innovation is being sought as a valuable tool for achieving scalability in financial services and fintech.
Key Highlights of the Report
| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
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*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.
1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Market Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Region
7 Industry Opportunities and Challenges
8 Global Linux Operating System Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Linux Operating System Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Linux Operating System Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Linux Operating System Market by Component
8.4.1 Software
8.4.1.1 Market Share
8.4.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Services
8.4.2.1 Market Share
8.4.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5 Global Linux Operating System Market by Distribution Model
8.5.1 Application Development
8.5.1.1 Market Share
8.5.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Servers
8.5.2.1 Market Share
8.5.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.3 Desktops
8.5.3.1 Market Share
8.5.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6 Global Linux Operating System Market by Enterprise Size
8.6.1 Large Enterprises
8.6.1.1 Market Share
8.6.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Small and Medium Enterprises
8.6.2.1 Market Share
8.6.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7 Global Linux Operating System Market by Region
8.7.1 North America
8.7.1.1 Market Share
8.7.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.2 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
8.7.2.1 Market Share
8.7.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.3 Asia Pacific
8.7.3.1 Market Share
8.7.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.4 Latin America
8.7.4.1 Market Share
8.7.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.4.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Linux Operating System Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Market Share
9.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Market Share
9.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Linux Operating System Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Market Share
10.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Market Share
10.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Market Share
10.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Market Share
10.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Poland
10.4.1 Market Share
10.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.6 Others
11 Asia Pacific Linux Operating System Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Market Share
11.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Market Share
11.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Market Share
11.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Market Share
11.4.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Market Share
11.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Linux Operating System Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Market Share
12.1.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Market Share
12.2.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Market Share
12.3.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.3 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Company Profiles
15.2.1 Amazon Web Services, Inc.
15.2.1.1 Company Overview
15.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.1.4 Certifications
15.2.2 Oracle Corporation
15.2.2.1 Company Overview
15.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.2.4 Certifications
15.2.3 International Business Machines Corporation
15.2.3.1 Company Overview
15.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.3.4 Certifications
15.2.4 SUSE S.A.
15.2.4.1 Company Overview
15.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.4.4 Certifications
15.2.5 Zorin OS Technologies Limited
15.2.5.1 Company Overview
15.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.5.4 Certifications
15.2.6 Canonical Ltd.
15.2.6.1 Company Overview
15.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
15.2.6.4 Certifications
15.2.7 Others
16 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Linux Operating System Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Linux Operating System Historical Market: Breakup by Component (USD Million), 2018-2023
3. Global Linux Operating System Market Forecast: Breakup by Component (USD Million), 2024-2032
4. Global Linux Operating System Historical Market: Breakup by Distribution Model (USD Million), 2018-2023
5. Global Linux Operating System Market Forecast: Breakup by Distribution Model (USD Million), 2024-2032
6. Global Linux Operating System Historical Market: Breakup by Enterprise Size (USD Million), 2018-2023
7. Global Linux Operating System Market Forecast: Breakup by Enterprise Size (USD Million), 2024-2032
8. Global Linux Operating System Historical Market: Breakup by End-User (USD Million), 2018-2023
9. Global Linux Operating System Market Forecast: Breakup by End-User (USD Million), 2024-2032
10. Global Linux Operating System Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2018-2023
11. Global Linux Operating System Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2024-2032
12. North America Linux Operating System Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
13. North America Linux Operating System Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
14. Europe, Middle East, and Africa Linux Operating System Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
15. Europe, Middle East, and Africa Linux Operating System Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
16. Asia Pacific Linux Operating System Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
17. Asia Pacific Linux Operating System Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
18. Latin America Linux Operating System Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2018-2023
19. Latin America Linux Operating System Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Million), 2024-2032
20. Global Linux Operating System Market Structure.
Key Questions Answered in the Report
The market attained a value of USD 10.94 billion in 2023.
The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% during 2024-2032.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of USD 36.14 billion by 2032.
The key drivers of the market are the growing use of Linux in embedded systems, rising adoption of Linux-based systems in enterprise data centres, and increasing adoption of cloud computing.
The key regional markets for Linux operating system are North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
The market components include software and services.
The various distribution models include application development, servers, and desktops.
The key players in the market include Amazon Web Services, Inc., Oracle Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, SUSE S.A., Zorin OS Technologies Limited, and Canonical Group Ltd., among others.
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