State of Biometrics Report reveals themes shaping the future of biometrics


State of Biometrics Report 2024

Our annual report into the biometrics industry explores the trends, issues and challenges facing the industry.

The Institute’s Future Direction Group has identified six significant themes to watch which the report outlines in more detail.

This year’s State of Biometrics Report dives deep into emerging trends, challenges, and predictions shaping biometric technology and calls out important considerations to be better prepared for the future. With a strong focus on responsible use, and the need to put people first to build public trust in biometrics.

The 2024 report covers the following:

  1. To AI or not to AI? –  AI is the flavour of the year
  2. Is AI outsmarting us? – One size does not fit all with AI – nor does one set of legislation

  3. How we use, or do not use face – Facing up to what is, and isn’t biometric technology

  4. Next generation privacy – Balancing innovation and rights

  5. Identity sprawl – How many digital identities do we need?

  6. DNA, the next frontier – People want to do it smarter, better, faster


Members can download the State of Biometrics Report 2024 here.

Non-members: In addition to accessing the State of Biometrics Report, there are many reasons to become a member of the Biometrics Institute. Find out more about membership and joining our community.


State of Biometrics Report 2023 link.

State of Biometrics Report 2022 link.

State of Biometrics Report 2021 link.

State of Biometrics Report 2020 link

State of Biometrics Report 2019 link

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