Global Personal Development Market Size & Outlook

The personal development industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 67,020.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is expected of the worldwide personal development industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$45,920.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$67,020.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.5%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global personal development market highlights

  • The global personal development market generated a revenue of USD 45,920.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 67,020.0 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 5.5% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, e-platforms accounted for a revenue of USD 19,041.6 million in 2023.
  • Books is the most lucrative instrument segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 45,920.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 67,020.0 million
Growth rate5.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentE-platforms
Fastest growing segmentBooks
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBooks, E-Platforms, Personal Coaching/Training, Workshops & Seminars

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 35.7% of the global personal development market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 15,539.2 million by 2030.

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Global personal development market outlook

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E-platforms was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.47% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global personal development market based on books, e-platforms, personal coaching/training, workshops & seminars covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Personal Development Instrument Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Books
    • e-Platforms
      • Mobile application-based
      • Web application-based
    • Personal Coaching/Training
      • Executive and Leadership Coaching
      • Financial Coaching
      • Career Coaching
      • Others
    • Workshops & Seminars
  • Global Personal Development Focus Area Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Mental health
    • Motivation & inspiration
    • Physical health
    • Self-awareness
    • Skillset enhancement
      • Communication
      • Teamwork
      • Decision Making
      • Analytical and Problem Solving
      • Empowerment
      • Others

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Global personal development market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Personal development market size, 2023 (US$M)

Global personal development market share, by instrument, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Personal development market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global personal development market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global personal development market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Instrument 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 13,919.9 14,358.8 14,820.3 15,306.6 15,827.2 16,398.0 17,023.5 17,704.4 18,437.6 19,213.4 20,035.9 20,905.2 21,821.7 4.2%
Europe 10,535.3 10,963.4 11,417.2 11,899.1 12,417.6 12,986.2 13,610.1 14,291.7 15,030.2 15,819.5 16,664.6 17,567.7 18,531.0 5.2%
Asia Pacific 8,184.7 8,701.1 9,253.7 9,846.3 10,487.3 11,190.7 11,963.8 12,811.6 13,737.0 14,737.3 15,820.3 16,991.4 18,256.3 7.2%
Latin America 2,368.9 2,507.4 2,655.3 2,813.8 2,985.1 3,173.1 3,379.6 3,606.0 3,852.8 4,119.2 4,407.2 4,718.1 5,053.3 6.9%
MEA 1,661.1 1,749.4 1,843.5 1,944.2 2,052.8 2,172.0 2,303.0 2,446.4 2,602.5 2,770.7 2,952.1 3,147.5 3,357.7 6.4%
Overall 36,670.0 38,280.0 39,990.0 41,810.0 43,770.0 45,920.0 48,280.0 50,860.0 53,660.0 56,660.0 59,880.0 63,330.0 67,020.0 5.6%

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