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The Results Are In: 21st Annual Global Market Survey

 

For 21 years, industry leaders have relied on CSA Research for trusted market data. Our latest survey shows where the industry is today and where it is heading next.

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How Do We Know This Data Is Reliable?

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Key Reports

Our annual survey isn’t just a data collection exercise. It is the foundation for the critical reports that help you plan, benchmark, and grow.
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Listing of Global and Regional LSPs (2025)

CSA Research conducted its 21st study of the market for outsourced language services and technology. Based on a comprehensive survey of industry providers, this report lists 100 of the leading language companies globally, plus the leaders in each of seven global regions. It relies on a rigorous proprietary methodology that we have used since 2010 to size the market and leverages answers from a representative sample of suppliers from our database of tens of thousands of language service and langtech providers. 

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Q1 2025 Market Forecast

CSA Research regularly surveys CEOs from a representative sample of language service and global content service providers to monitor economic developments in the market. The latest results show continued weak demand for translation services, which make up most of the sector's revenue. Additionally, uncertainty and concern about the future are causing enterprises to delay spending again, dragging down growth. In this market forecast update, we analyze the factors behind slower growth compared to last year’s predictions and examine how these trends affect providers and their clients.

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Behind the Numbers: How the Survey Works

CSA Research's Global Market Survey is the foundation of our market sizing work. It is the only trusted, independently validated survey in the language services and technology industry. Our approach delivers consistent, transparent, and reliable data you can count on year after year.

We apply the following steps:

  • Begin with a global population of approximately 27,000 language service providers.
  • Construct a representative sample that reflects the full range of company sizes and geographies.
  • Collect revenue data through quarterly surveys.
  • Integrate macroeconomic inputs from the IMF, OECD, and other sources.
  • Analyze revenue distribution across various tranches of LSPs, ranging from the 10 largest down to small players in specific geographies to understand how their revenue position has shifted over time.
  • Produce a total market size estimate. In 2024, this number was US$51.95 billion.

Open Access Insights

Freely available reports to support your global strategy and inform critical decisions.
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    Q1 2025 Market Forecast

    Demand remains weak; uncertainty delays spending and growth, prompting a revised forecast for language services.

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    Q3 2024 LSP Confidence Survey

    LSP CEOs adapt strategies amid market shifts, providing benchmarks, trends, and guidance for sustainable future growth.

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    Ten Post-Localization Trends for 2025

    Ten trends shaping the post-localization era, guiding Global Content Solution Providers to future success and growth.

 

The CSA Research Difference

The Global Market Survey by CSA Research is the only independent, methodologically sound study of the language services and technology sector. Organizations across the industry rely on our rigorous research process to access reliable, validated insights that support planning, benchmarking, and growth strategies.

  • Top 100 ≠ Market: We measure the full industry, not just the biggest names.
  • No Double Counting: We eliminate vendor-to-vendor overlaps.
  • Inflation Adjusted: All values are presented in real terms.
  • Rankings ≠ Market Sizing.
  • Buyers and Freelancers Included.
  • Bias-Resistant Survey Design.
  • Quarterly Forecasts Since 2021+ IMF Modeling.
  • AI Value Tracked, Not Hyped.

"No Data" Is Better Than "Bad Data"

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Before you trust any industry data, ask:

Does it account for inflation and overlap?
Is it statistically valid?
Is it verified and consistently modeled?
Is it representative of the whole market?

The Team Behind the Insights

 
 
 
Arle Lommel
Senior Analyst
Arle Lommel

Arle Lommel

Senior Analyst

Arle Lommel has over 25 years of experience in localization, language technology, and AI.

As a CSA Research analyst, he helps clients understand the impact of technology on translation quality and the role of language professionals.

He provides guidance on human-machine collaboration and industry trends. Arle also explores how AI is shaping the future of globalization and multilingual communication.

Get to know Arle and explore his research and expertise.

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