Data-driven insights on how automatic API generation transforms NoSQL database access, security, and scalability for modern enterprises
NoSQL databases are reshaping enterprise data architecture, with the global NoSQL market valued at $15.04 billion in 2025 and projected to nearly quadruple by 2030. Yet connecting these flexible, schema-less databases to applications presents unique challenges that traditional development approaches cannot efficiently address. DreamFactory's NoSQL database connectors solve this problem through automatic REST API generation—producing secure, documented endpoints for MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, and Azure Cosmos DB without writing code. With 85% of enterprises now using multiple database types and 66% of companies delaying deployments due to API security concerns, understanding the statistics behind NoSQL API management is essential for enterprise decision-makers.
Key Takeaways
- NoSQL market growing at 29.85% CAGR – The database segment is expanding from $15.04 billion (2025) to $55.51 billion by 2030, driving urgent API management needs
- 66% delay app deployments over API security – Built-in security controls in auto-generated APIs address the industry's most pressing vulnerability
- 49% of developers use RDBMS and NoSQL together – Hybrid database strategies require unified API management across database types
- 27% of organizations lack any API security strategy – Platform-enforced security eliminates gaps that manual development creates
- 44% of organizations choose self-hosted or private cloud – On-premises deployment remains critical for regulated industries and data sovereignty
- 93% of enterprise information assets are unstructured – NoSQL databases and their APIs are essential infrastructure for modern data management
The Rise of NoSQL and the API Imperative
1. Global NoSQL market valued at $15.04 billion in 2025
The NoSQL database market has reached $15.04 billion as enterprises adopt flexible data stores for modern applications. This growth creates immediate demand for API infrastructure that can expose NoSQL data securely.
2. NoSQL market forecast to reach $55.51 billion by 2030
Market projections show NoSQL databases expanding to $55.51 billion within five years—a nearly 4x increase that will require massive API provisioning capacity.
3. NoSQL databases growing at 29.85% CAGR
The 29.85% compound annual growth rate for NoSQL outpaces most enterprise technology segments, signaling sustained investment through 2030.
4. API management market projected to reach $6.89 billion in 2025
The broader API management market is projected to reach $6.89 billion, reflecting enterprise recognition that API infrastructure requires dedicated investment.
5. API management projected to hit $32.77 billion by 2032
With a 25.0% CAGR through 2032, API management is becoming foundational enterprise infrastructure. Organizations without automated API generation will struggle to keep pace.
Unlocking NoSQL Data: DreamFactory's Instant API Generation
6. 85% of enterprises use multiple database types
The vast majority of organizations now operate multiple database types, creating complex integration requirements. DreamFactory's platform generates unified REST APIs across both SQL and NoSQL databases through configuration rather than custom code.
7. 49% of developers use RDBMS and NoSQL together
Nearly half of developers work with both relational and NoSQL databases simultaneously. This hybrid approach demands API platforms that support multiple database paradigms without requiring separate development workflows.
8. NoSQL adoption has grown 50% year-over-year
Enterprise NoSQL adoption shows 50% annual growth, accelerating demand for API generation tools that can provision endpoints rapidly.
9. 93% of enterprise information assets are unstructured
With unstructured information comprising 93% of enterprise assets, NoSQL databases have become essential—and so have the APIs that expose this data to applications.
10. 94% of respondents already utilize internal APIs
The overwhelming majority of organizations use internal APIs, making API generation capability a baseline requirement rather than a competitive advantage.
NoSQL API Security: Enterprise-Grade Control for Sensitive Data
11. 66% of companies delay deployments due to API security concerns
Two-thirds of organizations delay new application deployments because of API security issues. DreamFactory's security features include automatic SQL injection prevention, mandatory authentication, and role-based access control at the field level.
12. 27% of organizations lack any API security strategy
More than a quarter of enterprises have no API security strategy at all. Auto-generated APIs with platform-enforced security eliminate this dangerous gap by making security mandatory rather than optional.
13. 54% have at most rudimentary API security approaches
Beyond those with no strategy, 54% of organizations report only basic API security measures. DreamFactory addresses this through built-in RBAC, OAuth 2.0, SAML, LDAP, and Active Directory authentication.
14. About 80% of API attacks happen over authenticated APIs
Attackers aren’t always blocked at the login screen—Salt Labs found about 80% of attacks happened over authenticated APIs. That makes consistent authentication and authorization (RBAC/least privilege) a baseline requirement for every generated endpoint—something configuration-driven platforms can enforce uniformly.
15. 17% have experienced an API-related breach
API security gaps can escalate into real exposure events. In Salt Labs’ survey, 17% of respondents reported experiencing an API-related breach. Granular access controls (including field-level restrictions where supported) and default-on security policies in auto-generated APIs help reduce the risk of accidental data leakage.
On-Premises & Air-Gapped: The Self-Hosted Advantage for NoSQL
16. 44% of organizations choose self-hosted or private cloud
Despite cloud adoption trends, 44% of organizations still select self-hosted or private cloud deployments. DreamFactory operates exclusively as self-hosted software—on-premises, in customer-managed clouds, or in air-gapped environments—addressing data sovereignty requirements that cloud-hosted API services cannot meet.
17. Cloud deployments account for 66% of NoSQL revenue
While cloud deployments dominate overall NoSQL revenue, the significant self-hosted segment requires API platforms that support complete infrastructure control.
18. Hybrid configurations forecast highest CAGR at 27.50%
Hybrid deployment models are growing fastest through 2030, validating enterprises' need for API platforms that work across on-premises and cloud environments. DreamFactory's deployment options include Kubernetes, Docker, and bare metal installations.
19. Large enterprises command 62% of NoSQL market
Enterprise organizations hold a 62% share of the NoSQL market, and these organizations often face the strictest data governance requirements that mandate self-hosted solutions.
Extending NoSQL APIs with Server-Side Scripting
20. 49% of respondents use microservice architecture
Nearly half of organizations have adopted microservices, requiring APIs that support custom business logic. DreamFactory's server-side scripting engine enables pre/post-processing in PHP, Python, or Node.js—extending auto-generated NoSQL APIs with validation, transformation, and external service calls.
21. 60% have DevOps functions in their organizations
With 60% of organizations operating DevOps practices, API platforms must integrate with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code workflows.
22. Over 44% of developers use AI/ML tools
The 44% of developers using AI/ML tools need APIs that serve as data access layers for machine learning applications. DreamFactory's AI integration capabilities position NoSQL data as foundation for AI/LLM workloads.
23. 29.5% of developer time goes to coding and programming APIs
Developers spend nearly 30% of time on API development tasks. Auto-generation eliminates this burden, allowing teams to focus on business logic rather than endpoint creation.
Real-World NoSQL API Management: Enterprise Outcomes
24. Retail & e-commerce contributes 27% of NoSQL revenue
The retail sector accounts for 27% of NoSQL revenue, driven by personalization requirements that demand flexible data stores and rapid API provisioning.
25. Healthcare segment expanding at 26% CAGR
Healthcare NoSQL adoption shows a 26% growth rate, with HIPAA compliance requirements making self-hosted, security-enforced API generation essential.
26. By 2025, less than 50% of enterprise APIs will be managed
Industry analysis citing Gartner warns that by 2025, less than 50% of enterprise APIs will be managed, as API growth outpaces the capabilities of API management tools. This gap reinforces the need for automated approaches—platforms that generate, secure, and document APIs consistently—so enterprises can scale NoSQL access without leaving critical endpoints unmanaged.
NoSQL Database Landscape: Supported Platforms and Features
27. Key-value stores lead NoSQL market with 38.40% share
Key-value databases hold 38.40% market share, making DynamoDB connectivity essential. DreamFactory's DynamoDB connector provides IAM role support and automatic endpoint generation.
28. Graph databases growing at 29.40% CAGR through 2030
Graph database adoption is expanding at 29.40% annually, reflecting enterprise investment in relationship-centric data models.
29. Graph databases experiencing 70% adoption increase
As part of broader database evolution, graph databases show 70% adoption growth as enterprises build knowledge graphs and recommendation systems.
30. DreamFactory supports leading NoSQL platforms
DreamFactory supports leading NoSQL platforms including:
- MongoDB – Document database with GridFS file storage integration and aggregation pipeline support
- Apache Cassandra – Wide-column store with CQL support for distributed applications
- Amazon DynamoDB – Key-value database with IAM role support and secondary indexes
- Azure Cosmos DB – Multi-model database with multi-region write capabilities
Each connector generates appropriate REST endpoints automatically, handling schema-less operations, dynamic collection support, and BSON-to-JSON conversion without custom code.
Taking Action on These Statistics
The data makes a clear case for automated NoSQL API management. Organizations operating modern data architectures cannot sustain manual API development when:
- NoSQL markets are growing at 29.85% annually
- 85% of enterprises use multiple database types requiring unified API access
- 66% of companies delay deployments due to security concerns
- 44% of organizations require self-hosted deployments
DreamFactory addresses these challenges through configuration-driven API generation that produces secure, documented REST APIs for MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, and Cosmos DB. With 50,000+ production instances processing over 2 billion daily API calls, the platform has proven enterprise readiness across government, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services.
For organizations ready to modernize NoSQL data access, request a demo to see how auto-generated APIs transform database integration strategy.