PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1760450
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1760450
Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is a slow and progressive decline in hearing that happens as people grow older. It usually impacts both ears and is most apparent with high-frequency sounds or in environments with background noise. This type of hearing loss results from changes in the inner ear, auditory nerve, or the brain pathways responsible for processing sound.
The primary product categories for managing age-related hearing loss include hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive listening devices, and other related products. Hearing aids are electronic devices that amplify sound for those experiencing hearing difficulties. These devices are available through multiple distribution channels such as hospitals, audiology clinics, online retailers, and more. The main users of these products are adults and elderly individuals.
The age-related hearing loss market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides age-related hearing loss market statistics, including age-related hearing loss industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an age-related hearing loss market share, age-related hearing loss market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the age-related hearing loss industry. This age-related hearing loss 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 age-related hearing loss market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.32 billion in 2024 to $11.0 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth observed during the historic period can be linked to greater exposure to ototoxic medications, an increase in genetic susceptibility to hearing loss, expanding urbanization, a rise in environmental factors impacting auditory health, and improved accessibility to hearing loss treatments.
The age-related Hearing Loss market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.06 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period is driven by increasing demand for non-invasive treatments, ongoing advancements in hearing aid technology, expanding government programs focused on auditory health, heightened emphasis on early detection and prevention, and growing investments in audiology research and development. Key trends expected to shape this period include the progress of personalized hearing solutions, innovations in advanced hearing implant technologies, development of gene therapies targeting hearing loss, the rise of over-the-counter hearing aids, and improvements in teleaudiology services.
The expanding geriatric population is anticipated to drive the growth of the age-related hearing loss market in the future. The geriatric population includes individuals aged 65 and above. This increase is largely due to rising life expectancy, which stems from advancements in healthcare, better living conditions, and improved management of chronic illnesses, enabling more people to live longer. Managing age-related hearing loss addresses the needs of the elderly by emphasizing the importance of specialized hearing aids, communication methods, and healthcare services to enhance their quality of life and social interaction. For example, in June 2024, California Health Advocates, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, reported that in 2022, people aged 65 and older accounted for 17.3% of the population, with projections reaching 22% by 2040. Hence, the increasing geriatric population is fueling growth in the age-related hearing loss market.
Key players in the age-related hearing loss market are focusing on developing cutting-edge technologies, including smart hearing aids equipped with AI-based sound processing and Bluetooth connectivity, to improve auditory performance, reduce listening effort, and enhance user experience and quality of life. These hearing aids automatically adjust to various listening environments by optimizing sound in real time while enabling seamless audio streaming and device control via smartphone integration. For instance, in August 2024, Phonak, a Switzerland-based hearing solutions company, introduced the Audeo Sphere Infinio hearing aid, the first in the world to incorporate a dedicated real-time AI chip for speech-from-noise separation. This technology significantly improves speech clarity in noisy settings, enhancing hearing performance and user satisfaction by delivering dynamic, real-time speech enhancement from any direction, addressing a major challenge faced by individuals with hearing loss.
In January 2025, EssilorLuxottica, a France-based eyewear company, acquired Pulse Audition for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, EssilorLuxottica aims to bolster its presence in the French hearing care market by incorporating Pulse Audition's specialized network into its comprehensive vision and hearing health strategy. Pulse Audition is a France-based company that provides products for age-related hearing loss.
Major players in the age-related hearing loss market are Sonova Holding AG, Bose Corporation, Demant A/S, Amplifon S.p.A., WS Audiology, Cochlear Limited, Starkey Hearing Technologies, MED-EL Elektromedizinische Gerate GmbH, Miracle-Ear Inc., Audina Hearing Instruments Inc., SeboTek Hearing Systems LLC, Sound World Solutions Inc., GN Hearing A/S, Audicus Inc., Lexie Hearing, Nuheara Limited, Audien Hearing, Orka Hearing, Envoy Medical Corporation, Nurotron Biotechnology Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the age-related hearing loss market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in age-related hearing loss report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the age-related hearing loss market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The age-related hearing loss market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as hearing assessment, auditory rehabilitation, hearing care support, and hearing aid fitting and maintenance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The age-related hearing loss market also includes sales of hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive listening devices, and related audiology services. 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 and 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.
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