Belitsoft released a report of AI Agent Development Trends in March 2026. They mention that Fortune Business Insights states that the global AI agents market was valued at $8.03 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a staggering 46.61% CAGR to $251.38 billion by 2034. North America currently holds the largest market share at 38%, thanks to strong adoption by businesses in the technology, finance, healthcare, and retail sectors.
In the Belitsoft release, they speak about security, governance, and measurement of AI Agents and remark that "As agents take on more responsibility, monitoring them becomes mission-critical." and "This trend is not up for discussion among business buyers. According to various surveys, approximately a third of executives say that security and governance are the most important factors when choosing an agent platform, even more important than ease of integration."
Read the full release here.