PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1704134
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1704134
Digital language learning encompasses the process of acquiring, practicing, and mastering a language using digital tools, platforms, and resources, typically accessed through the internet. This includes online language courses, interactive apps, language learning software, virtual classrooms, and multimedia materials designed to enhance language acquisition and proficiency in a digital environment.
The primary technologies utilized in digital language learning include virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, natural language processing (NLP), and other related technologies. Virtual Reality refers to computer-generated simulations that immerse users in interactive, three-dimensional virtual environments. Various language types, such as English, German, Spanish, Mandarin, and others, are supported across different operating systems such as Windows, Android, iOS, and others. Digital language learning tools cater to a diverse range of end-users, including individuals, enterprises, educational institutions, government agencies, and others.
The digital language learning market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides digital language learning market statistics, including digital language learning industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a digital language learning market share, detailed digital language learning market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the digital language learning industry. This digital language learning market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The digital language learning market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $29.64 billion in 2024 to $36.01 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to internet access expansion, globalization and multilingualism, demographic shifts and immigration, and education reform and language curriculum adaptation.
The digital language learning market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $77.56 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for remote learning solutions, globalization and cross-cultural communication, personalized and adaptive learning, integration with education systems, and rise of mobile learning. Major trends in the forecast period include career advancement and job opportunities, personalization and customization, adaptive learning technologies, gamification and immersive learning, and blended learning models.
The increasing demand for online education is expected to drive the growth of the digital language learning market. Online education involves the delivery of educational content and instruction through the internet. This demand is being fueled by the flexibility, accessibility, and quality of remote learning options, which are supported by technological innovations and the changing needs of learners. Online education enhances digital language learning by offering access to interactive resources, personalized learning paths, and real-time opportunities for practice and feedback. For example, a report from Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, published in January 2024, indicated that 30% of EU internet users aged 16 to 74 had engaged in online courses or used online learning materials in the past three months, a 2-percentage-point increase from 2022 when the figure was 28%. Among EU nations, the Netherlands led with the highest proportion of internet users participating in online learning (54%), followed by Finland (53%), Sweden (48%), Spain (47%), and Estonia (45%). As a result, the growing demand for online education is significantly contributing to the expansion of the digital language learning market.
Key players in the digital language learning market are channeling their efforts into developing cutting-edge solutions, including advanced language learning applications. These applications are designed to enhance user engagement, personalize learning experiences, and improve language proficiency through innovative features, techniques, and technologies. For instance, Unacademy, an educational technology company based in India, recently introduced a new language learning app to its product lineup. Leveraging Unacademy's robust technology infrastructure and extensive network of educators, the app aims to establish itself as a prominent player in the global language learning industry. This strategic move underscores Unacademy's commitment to expanding its product portfolio and solidifying its presence in the international language learning landscape.
In April 2022, Pearson, a UK-based education company, acquired Mondly for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables Pearson to expand its offerings by incorporating online self-study options into its existing range of instructional and assessment services, providing greater flexibility for learners pursuing self-paced language education. It strengthens Pearson's position in the rapidly growing direct-to-consumer English learning market, allowing the company to reach new customer segments and enhance its presence in the digital education sector. Mondly, a Romania-based educational technology firm, is known for its freemium language learning platform.
Major companies operating in the digital language learning market are Pearson plc, McGraw-Hill Education Holdings LLC, Cambridge University Press, Udemy Inc., Coursera Inc., Duolingo Inc., italki HK Limited, Babbel GmbH, Varsity Tutors, Rosetta Stone Inc., Verbling Inc., edX Inc., Lingoda GmbH, Busuu Limited, Mango Languages a division of HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Oxford University Press, Memrise Limited, Pimsleur Language Programs, Tandem Fundazioa, Yabla Inc., FluentU Inc., Living Language, EF Education First Ltd., Transparent Language Inc., Berlitz Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the digital language learning market in 2024. The regions covered in the digital language learning market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the digital language learning market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The digital language learning market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as online language courses, language assessment and certification, language assessment services, and virtual tutoring services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The digital language learning market also includes sales of products including language exchange platforms, language learning software, language learning websites, language learning apps, and language learning platforms. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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 Language Learning 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 language learning 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.
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for digital language learning ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The digital language learning market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.
The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.