Middle East & Africa Personal Development Market Size & Outlook

The personal development market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,367.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.5% is expected of Middle East & Africa personal development market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$2,308.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,367.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.5%
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Middle East & Africa personal development market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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MEA personal development market highlights

  • The MEA personal development market generated a revenue of USD 2,308.8 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, personal coaching/training was the largest revenue generating instrument in 2024.
  • Books is the most lucrative instrument segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 2,308.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,367.0 million
Growth rate6.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPersonal coaching/training
Fastest growing segmentBooks
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBooks, E-Platforms, Personal Coaching/Training, Workshops & Seminars
Key market players worldwideFranklin Covey Co, Skillsoft Corp Ordinary Shares - Class A, Dale Carnegie Training, Hay House, Inc., Landmark Worldwide, Nutrisystem, OpenSesame, SkillPath, Success Resources America, Toastmasters International

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 4.8% of the global personal development market in 2024.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 18,306.9 million by 2030.

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Personal Development Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Toastmasters International View profile 501-1000 Mission Viejo, California, United States, North America http://www.toastmasters.org/
Success Resources America View profile 101-250 Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Asia https://newpeaks.com/
SkillPath View profile 251-500 Mission, Kansas, United States, North America http://www.skillpath.com/
OpenSesame View profile 251-500 Portland, Oregon, United States, North America http://www.OpenSesame.com
Nutrisystem View profile 251-500 Washington, Pennsylvania, United States, North America http://www.nutrisystem.com
Landmark Worldwide View profile 501-1000 San Francisco, California, United States, North America http://www.landmarkworldwide.com
Hay House, Inc. View profile 101-250 Carlsbad, California, United States, North America http://hayhouse.com
Dale Carnegie Training View profile 1001-5000 New York, New York, United States, North America http://www.dalecarnegie.com
Skillsoft Corp Ordinary Shares - Class A View profile 2318 7887 E. Belleview Avenue, Suite 600, Greenwood Village, CO, United States, 80111 https://www.skillsoft.com
Franklin Covey Co View profile 1150 2200 West Parkway Boulevard, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, 84119-2331 https://www.franklincovey.com

Middle East & Africa personal development market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to personal development market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Personal coaching/training was the largest segment with a revenue share of 40.54% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa 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.


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