PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1686055
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1686055
Digital Education Global Market Report 2025
Digital education encompasses the use of digital tools, technologies, and resources to facilitate teaching and learning processes. It employs computers, the Internet, software applications, and multimedia to deliver educational content, engage learners, and improve educational experiences. The goal of digital education is to make learning more accessible, interactive, and tailored to individual needs.
The primary types of digital education courses include science and technology courses, entrepreneurship and business management courses, and others. Science and technology courses focus on understanding natural phenomena, engineering principles, and technological innovations to advance knowledge in various fields. Different modes of learning, such as self-paced online education and instructor-led online education, cater to various end users including individual learners, academic institutions, enterprises, government organizations, and others.
The digital education research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides digital education market statistics, including the digital education industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with a digital education market share, detailed digital education market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the digital education industry. This digital education market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The digital education market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $28.48 billion in 2024 to $38.02 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in internet penetration, rise in adoption of smartphones and tablets, government initiatives promoting digital learning, high penetration of internet-enabled digital devices, and increased demand for customized learning experiences.
The digital education market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $119.74 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the focus on enhancing learning engagement, the rise of mobile learning, the rising cost of traditional education, the growth of online learning, the demand for lifelong learning, and the rise of microlearning. Major trends in the forecast period include AI-powered tutoring and mentoring, content curation and aggregation, social learning platforms, interactive content, gamification, and innovations in educational technology.
The increasing internet penetration rate is poised to drive the expansion of the digital education market in the coming years. Internet penetration refers to the proportion of the population within a specific area or demographic group that has access to the Internet. This growth in internet penetration is fueled by several factors, including the affordability of Internet access, the development of infrastructure, advancements in technology such as mobile devices, government initiatives promoting connectivity, and the growing demand for online services and information. Higher rates of internet penetration directly impact the accessibility and efficacy of online learning resources and platforms. With more individuals able to access educational materials, participate in online courses, and engage in virtual classrooms, the digital education market experiences a significant boost. For example, data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in October 2023 indicates that 67% of the world's population is now using the Internet, showcasing a steady increase in growth rates from 3.5% between 2021 and 2022 to 4.7% since 2022. As a result, the growing internet penetration is a key driver propelling the growth of the digital education market.
Leading companies in the digital education market are directing their efforts towards developing innovative solutions, such as advanced learning apps, to enrich accessibility, flexibility, and interactivity in the learning journey. These advanced learning apps go beyond basic content delivery, incorporating sophisticated tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance educational outcomes and cater to diverse learning needs. For instance, in January 2023, Creative Galileo, an India-based ed-tech startup, introduced the Toondemy educational learning app tailored for children aged 3-10 years. This app provides learning experiences aligned with CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), NEP (National Education Policy), and NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) syllabi. Toondemy offers comprehensive educational journeys focusing on foundational concepts, cognitive abilities, phonics knowledge, and critical skills through animated videos and interactive games featuring popular Indian and international kids' characters.
In March 2023, LEAD, an India-based education technology company, acquired Pearson India's local K-12 learning business from Pearson, a UK-based provider of digital learning solutions. This strategic acquisition positions LEAD to offer integrated technology solutions to over 60,000 schools nationwide by 2026, leveraging Pearson's expertise in digital content, assessment, and services. This move reflects LEAD's commitment to enhancing digital education offerings and expanding its reach in the education technology sector.
Major companies operating in the digital education market report are International Business Machines Corporation; Adobe Inc.; Pearson Education; Graham Holdings Co.; New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc.; McGraw-Hill Education Inc.; Aptara Inc.; Cengage Learning Holdings II Inc.; TAL Education Group; 2U Inc.; Udemy Inc.; Skillsoft Corp.; Coursera Inc.; Think & Learn Pvt. Ltd.; Duolingo Inc.; Saba Software; D2L Inc.; Vedantu Innovations Pvt. Ltd.; Udacity Inc.; Edutech; Articulate Global Inc.; MPS Limited; City and Guilds Group; Discovery Education Inc; Totara Learning Solutions Ltd.; Allen Interactions Inc.; Trivantis Corporation; Echo360 Inc.; N2N Services Inc.; Educomp Solutions Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the digital education market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the digital education market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the digital education market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The digital education market includes revenues earned by entities by provide services such as online courses, e-learning platforms, virtual classrooms, assessment tools, workshops, and training materials for educators. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Digital Education Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on digital education market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Digital Education Market Characteristics
3. Digital Education Market Trends And Strategies
4. Digital Education Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Digital Education Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
- 5.1. Global Digital Education PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.3. Global Digital Education Market Growth Rate Analysis
- 5.4. Global Digital Education Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.5. Global Digital Education Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.6. Global Digital Education Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Digital Education Market Segmentation
7. Digital Education Market Regional And Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Digital Education Market
9. China Digital Education Market
10. India Digital Education Market
11. Japan Digital Education Market
12. Australia Digital Education Market
13. Indonesia Digital Education Market
14. South Korea Digital Education Market
15. Western Europe Digital Education Market
16. UK Digital Education Market
17. Germany Digital Education Market
18. France Digital Education Market
19. Italy Digital Education Market
20. Spain Digital Education Market
21. Eastern Europe Digital Education Market
22. Russia Digital Education Market
23. North America Digital Education Market
24. USA Digital Education Market
25. Canada Digital Education Market
26. South America Digital Education Market
27. Brazil Digital Education Market
28. Middle East Digital Education Market
29. Africa Digital Education Market
30. Digital Education Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
31. Digital Education Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
32. Global Digital Education Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Digital Education Market
34. Recent Developments In The Digital Education Market
35. Digital Education Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
