South Africa Mhealth Apps Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The mhealth apps market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 574.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 14.8% is expected of South Africa mhealth apps market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$218.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$574.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
14.8%
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South Africa

South Africa mhealth apps market highlights

  • The South Africa mhealth apps market generated a revenue of USD 218.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 574.7 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, medical apps was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Medical Apps is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Mhealth apps market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 218.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 574.7 million
Growth rate14.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentMedical apps
Fastest growing segmentMedical Apps
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMedical Apps, Fitness Apps
Key market players worldwideApple Inc, Alphabet Inc Class A, Airstrip Technologies, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Veradigm Inc, AT&T, Orange SA, Teladoc Health Inc, AstraZeneca PLC, Abbott Laboratories, Sanofi SA, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis AG ADR, Pfizer Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.7% of the global mhealth apps market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa mhealth apps market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 241.8 million by 2030.

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South Africa mhealth apps market outlook

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Medical apps was the largest segment with a revenue share of 71.47% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa mhealth apps market based on medical apps, fitness apps covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


mHealth apps in South Africa mostly used to monitor and promote disease surveillance programs. In 29th African Union Summit, the African heads of states recommended two new initiatives to help end AIDS by 2030 by promoting remote and mobile help, information, and physician’s advice through mobile technology.

Initiatives like these are expected to increase the adoption rate of smart healthcare services. Rising incidence of chronic diseases such as AIDS and cancer is expected to propel the demand for mHealth services in the country.

The adoption of mHealth is increasing in Africa owing to the presence of a large population and shortage of healthcare professionals. Prevention-based mHealth services are increasingly used in the country through various mHealth apps.

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South Africa mhealth app market size, by type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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