Linux Operating System Market to Grow at a CAGR of 20.8% Over 2024-2032; Rising Need for Cloud-based OS to Protect Users’ Databases from Cyber-attacks to Augment Market Expansion

The global Linux operating system market size stood at USD 18.35 billion in 2023. The market is predicted to rise from USD 21.97 billion in 2024 to USD 99.69 billion by 2032, recording a CAGR of 20.8% from 2024 to 2032.

Fortune Business Insights™ presents this information in its report titled, “Linux Operating System Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Distribution (Virtual Machines, Servers, and Desktops), By End-use (Commercial/Enterprise and Individual), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032”.  

The LINUX operating system is an open-source operating system that enables users to change, allocate, and improve the code as per their requirements, nurturing a vibrant community of developers and contributors. The market is anticipated to witness tremendous growth over the projected period, favored by the system’s high demand owing to its customization capabilities.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a positive effect on the global market, with increased demand for chat applications and video conferencing platforms.

Rising Need for Generative AI to Simplify Software Development Processes

Businesses are more aware of integrating and investing in open-source solutions. There has been an increased preference and reliance on open-source software by enterprises as a base of proprietary software solutions. The rising need for generative AI to simplify software development processes by automating tasks, including code generation, bug fixing, and even software testing, is bolstering the Linux operating system market share.

IBM Introduced the IBM LinuxONE 4 Express to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Evolving Data Centers

IBM introduced the IBM LinuxONE 4 Express in February 2024, boosting the performance, security, and AI functionalities of LinuxONE to small and medium-sized enterprises and evolving data centers. This system is made to offer cost-efficiencies and remove client hesitations when quickly using workloads, simplifying seamless adoption of the platform for addressing both modern and traditional use cases.

Rising Adoption of OS-based Hybrid Cloud Computing Models to Fuel Market Growth

CloudLinux, Inc., IBM Corporation, and others are some of the key players in the market. They create OS-based hybrid cloud computing models. The rapid adoption of OS-based hybrid cloud platforms with innovative security, greater server stability, and density is boosting the adoption of Linux operating systems. The cloud-based system was created mainly for hosting users. The increasing need for cloud-based OS to protect users’ databases and websites from unsteady and unwanted scripts and cyber-attacks is fostering the Linux operating system market growth.

On the other hand, Linux OS is difficult to use compared to Windows, requiring a high skill set and knowledge about computing, which discourages its adoption.

Introduction of User-friendly Linux Operating Systems by Key Companies to Propel Market Growth

Key players focus on providing user-friendly, dependable, protected, and affordable Linux operating systems for commercial and individual users. IBM Corporation provides enterprise platforms, including LinuxONE OS and IBM Z, to incorporate data, transactions, and insights. IBM Corporation is a top distribution partner of Red Hat, SUSE Group, and Canonical (Ubuntu). December 2022: Siemens AG launched tailor-made Linux Sokol Flex OS software for RISC-V architecture. The new solution assists customers in identifying and checking vulnerabilities through built-in security.

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Notable Industry Development:

• February 2023: SAP SE announced a partnership with Red Hat, Inc. to support industries using SAP for cloud transformation using Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The collaboration helps SAP clients with a flexible and secure cloud environment, intelligent business operations, and more.

List of the Companies Profiled in the Report:

• Amazon Web Services, Inc. (U.S.)


• IBM Corporation (U.S.)


• Oracle Corporation (U.S.)


• Canonical Ltd. (U.K.)


• SUSE (Germany)


• Microsoft Corporation (U.S.)


• Wind River Systems, Inc. (U.S.)


• MONTAVISTA SOFTWARE, LLC (U.S.)


• Google LLC (U.S.)


• Alibaba Group (China)

Further Report Findings:

• The market size in North America stood at USD 6.87 billion in 2023. The presence of a strong IT infrastructure is fueling market expansion in the region.


• Asia Pacific is set to rise at the highest CAGR over the forecast period due to an increase in digital transformation and adoption of cloud computing across different industries.


• By distribution, the servers segment is predicted to lead the market over the projected period. Increased sales of OS across servers and virtual machines are fueling the segment expansion.


• On the basis of end-use, the commercial/enterprise segment commanded the market due to the surging adoption of cloud-based and hybrid operating systems in commercial and enterprise users.

Table of Segmentation