Digital Education Publishing Market Size, Trends and Insights By Product Type (Digital assessment books, Digital textbooks, Others), By End User (higher education, K12, Corporate or skill based), and By Region - Global Industry Overview, Statistical Data, Competitive Analysis, Share, Outlook, and Forecast 2024–2033
Report Snapshot
| Study Period: | 2024-2033 |
| Fastest Growing Market: | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market: | Europe |
Major Players
- Scholastic Corp.
- McGraw-Hill Education Inc.
- Georg von Holtzbrinck
- Others
Reports Description
According to Custom Market Insights (CMI), The Global Digital Education Publishing Market has presented a growth of USD 10.12 billion by 2021 and is expected to reach USD 12.76 billion in 2022 and is expected to touch USD 30.4 billion by the end of 2030 at a compound annual growth rate of 18.5% during the forecast period.
The rapid awareness regarding digitalization worldwide has emerged as a major “factor” for the growth of the digital education publishing market. In addition, the presence of smartphone devices in the hands of people worldwide has become a widespread phenomenon and contributes to the development of the digital education publishing market to a great extent.
The increasing demand for education through online platforms has dramatically boosted the digital education publishing market. Smartphone devices and the Internet have penetrated the call to a great extent and can be seen even in the rural areas of the world.
The presence of multiple platforms such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and many others in the form of open source has boosted the market for digital education publishing to a great extent. Therefore, the method of publicizing educational content with the help of digital media is known as digital education publishing.
The content uploaded through digital media is available over many pages and sites that can be accessed with the help of multiple devices worldwide. The significant number of options provided to the people for accessing this free content has emerged as an important opportunity for market growth.
The information on digital platforms is made available in the form of e-books, allowing the students to access the files free of cost or by paying a fee. These materials, available on the Internet, are a substitute for the printed format of books. However, it has a particularly negative impact on the educational system of the present society, which is caused due to the absence of a physical format of a book that provides a better learning experience to the younger generations. To review the material or subject, then jewel has to access the Internet and use a particular device to view the material again.
A physical book format helps the individual review the matter multiple times without using the Internet and provides a better memory of the subject. The significant number of people who prefer referring to educational material over the digital platform has boosted the demand for this source of learning to a great extent. In addition, the considerable number of people who opt for digital courses worldwide has also increased the need for the digital education publishing market to a great extent.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the growth of the digital education publishing market. The occurrence of pandemic has shown an effect on every sector all over the world. Furthermore, modern technology was at its peak during the pandemic, which assisted multiple industries and sectors in carrying out their functions through the digital platform to continue their functioning.
Educational institutes mainly made use of the digital platform to carry out the respective courses and complete the academic requirements of the people. The online platform was also used to conduct the examinations and produce the results to prevent the younger generations from losing their valuable time. After the course of the pandemic was over, the digital platform still maintained its space in the educational system and is further expected to remain an inevitable source of learning in the system.
Growth Factors
The increasing popularity of smartphones among people all over the world has emerged as a significant growth factor for the digital education platform. The digital education publishing market is proliferating with the use of mobile phones worldwide. The other devices that provide educational facilities include computers and tablets. People have ready access to the Internet due to the availability of Wi-Fi in almost every corner of the urban areas. People prefer online books and research papers over physical formats to save time and money.
Many people prefer to travel light and do not wish to carry books or papers, which helps to boost the market for digital educational publishing. Moreover, the younger generation finds it extremely convenient to go through the screens and devices with the help of the Internet and browse the required information or books they wish to refer to. This has helped the market of digital education publishing to reach new heights. On the other hand, open-source platforms available to people in the form of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox emerge as a threat to the digital educational publishing market.
The quality of content is a great matter of concern as far as the current generation is concerned. Strict security and regulations must be imposed on the accessibility of the Internet and digital content over devices. The government is making huge investments by providing digital platforms and devices to the people to enable them to educate themselves and find suitable employment.
The primary focus of the government is to remove unemployment and illiteracy among the people by providing them with the necessary facilities which will help them to connect with the current generation and education. Furthermore, this will enable them to become aware of the available facilities and systems that can be supportive.
Segmental Insights
Segmentation of the digital educational publishing market based on Product Type
Based on product type, the segment of digital textbooks has emerged as the fastest-growing market as far as market revenue is concerned. The significant share held by the digital textbook segment has proved it to be a leading market player and is expected to continue similarly during the forecast period. Hence, this segment contributed to a great extent to the growth of the market.
Many people prefer to go through digital textbooks rather than purchasing hard copies, which have helped the market record significant revenue over time. In addition, the lower cost associated with digital books proves hugely economical for the students and provides them with cheaper options to update their knowledge when required.
The amount of matter in online textbooks makes it easier for students to go through the value quickly without wasting much time. Furthermore, advanced browsing options available with their digital books enable the individual to search for the desired word and obtain the expected results in a shorter period, which is not possible with the use of the physical format of textbooks.
Digital notes can be prepared by the teachers and the students using digital textbooks, which can be edited to a certain extent for making notes or marks. Moment of digital assessment has emerged as the next fastest-growing market due to the ongoing trend of the digital platform among institutions and students who prefer online examinations and assessment procedures.
The students can appear for the exams from any part of the world with the help of the online assessment and can clear their examinations after completing the evaluation. In addition, online platforms have introduced various examination tools to facilitate digital media.
Segmentation of the digital education publishing market based on End User
Based on end-user, K-12 has emerged as the fastest-growing market due to its significant share in global revenue. This segment is expected to present a compound annual growth rate of 16.8%. The rapid shift of the traditional learning method from the blackboard to the online platform has helped the market record considerable revenue. In addition, innovative technology has been used to educate children and provide them with the necessary facilities by altering how education has been imparted over the years. And increasing stress over learning life skills over the traditional schooling system has boosted the digital education publishing market.
The higher education segment has emerged as the fastest-growing market, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.5%. Many institutes that provide higher education to children opted for digital platforms to impart education to the children. The interaction between the students and the teachers has improved to a great extent with the quality of teaching. The vast number of people who can attend educational lectures online has helped eradicate illiteracy considerably.
Report Scope
| Feature of the Report | Details |
| Market Size in 2021 | USD 10.12 billion |
| Projected Market Size in 2030 | USD 30.4 billion |
| CAGR Growth Rate | 18.5% CAGR (2022-2030) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2033 |
| Prominent Players | Scholastic Corp., McGraw-Hill Education Inc., Georg von Holtzbrinck, Hachette Livre, Pearson, Cambridge University Press, Cengage Learning, John Wiley & Sons, Oxford University Press, Thomson Reuters, and Others |
| Key Segment | By Product Type, End User, and Region |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Recent Trends |
| Regional Scope | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America |
| Buying Options | Request tailored purchasing options to fulfill your requirements for research. |
Regional Insights
Based on geography, the region of North America has emerged as the largest market for digital education publishing as it stands as a significant contributor, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.6%. Rapid technology and devices to impart quality education have helped the sector record tremendous revenue.
The flexible educational pattern in this sector is beautiful for students as it provides them with multiple opportunities. Rapid developments which have been observed through online communications have boosted the fashion of working from home, which was mainly carried out during the course of the pandemic. During the later stages of the pandemic, this pattern of working from home became a prevalent trend that continued even after the situation was under control.
The faster growth in the market was experienced in the region of Asia Pacific, which emerged as a developing market for the digital education publishing system. This is because a considerable number of people prefer online platforms for educating themselves to attend schools in the physical format.
Recent Developments
- In July 2021 – Byju from India took over Epic, intending to strengthen the strategy and maximize its existence in the geographical sector of the U.S. it aimed to bridge the gap that was created among the kids.
- Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA – Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA is a privately held company headquartered in Germany. It is a global company generating $21,126 million in revenues and has around 145,000 employees. Its revenue from the global digital education publishing market contributes to its overall revenues and other offerings, but it is not a key revenue stream for the company.
- Bertelsmann SE and Co. KGaA – The company offers digital educational publishing through its subsidiary, Penguin Random House.
Key Players
- Scholastic Corp.
- McGraw-Hill Education Inc.
- Georg von Holtzbrinck
- Hachette Livre
- Pearson
- Cambridge University Press
- Cengage Learning
- John Wiley & Sons
- Oxford University Press
- Thomson Reuters
Segments covered in the report
By Product Type
- Digital assessment books
- Digital textbooks
- Others
By End User
- higher education
- K12
- Corporate or skill based
On the basis of Geography
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- New Zealand
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- Kuwait
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1. Preface
- 1.1 Report Description and Scope
- 1.2 Research scope
- 1.3 Research methodology
- 1.3.1 Market Research Type
- 1.3.2 Market research methodology
- Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market, (2022 – 2030) (USD Million)
- 2.2 Global Digital Education Publishing Market : snapshot
- Chapter 3. Global Digital Education Publishing Market – Industry Analysis
- 3.1 Digital Education Publishing Market: Market Dynamics
- 3.2 Market Drivers
- 3.2.1 Popularity Of Smartphones
- 3.2.2 People Prefer To Travel Light And Do Not Wish To Carry Books Or Papers
- 3.2.3 Strict Security And Regulations
- 3.3 Market Restraints
- 3.4 Market Opportunities
- 3.5 Market Challenges
- 3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7 Market Attractiveness Analysis
- 3.7.1 Market attractiveness analysis By Product Type
- 3.7.2 Market attractiveness analysis By End User
- Chapter 4. Global Digital Education Publishing Market- Competitive Landscape
- 4.1 Company market share analysis
- 4.1.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market: company market share, 2021
- 4.2 Strategic development
- 4.2.1 Acquisitions & mergers
- 4.2.2 New Product launches
- 4.2.3 Agreements, partnerships, cullaborations, and joint ventures
- 4.2.4 Research and development and Regional expansion
- 4.3 Price trend analysis
- 4.1 Company market share analysis
- Chapter 5. Global Digital Education Publishing Market – Product Type Analysis
- 5.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market overview: By Product Type
- 5.1.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market share, By Product Type, 2021 and 2030
- 5.2 Digital assessment books
- 5.2.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market by Digital assessment books, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3 Digital textbooks
- 5.3.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market by Digital textbooks, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market overview: By Product Type
- Chapter 6. Global Digital Education Publishing Market – End User Analysis
- 6.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market overview: By End User
- 6.1.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market share, By End User, 2021 and 2030
- 6.2 higher education
- 6.2.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market by higher education, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3 K12
- 6.3.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market by K12, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4 Corporate or skill based
- 6.4.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market by Corporate or skill based, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market overview: By End User
- Chapter 7. Digital Education Publishing Market – Regional Analysis
- 7.1 Global Digital Education Publishing Market Regional Overview
- 7.2 Global Digital Education Publishing Market Share, by Region, 2021 & 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3. North America
- 7.3.1 North America Digital Education Publishing Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1.1 North America Digital Education Publishing Market, by Country, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1 North America Digital Education Publishing Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4 North America Digital Education Publishing Market, by Product Type, 2022 – 2030
- 7.4.1 North America Digital Education Publishing Market, by Product Type, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5 North America Digital Education Publishing Market, by End User, 2022 – 2030
- 7.5.1 North America Digital Education Publishing Market, by End User, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Europe
- 7.6.1 Europe Digital Education Publishing Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.1.1 Europe Digital Education Publishing Market, by Country, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.1 Europe Digital Education Publishing Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7 Europe Digital Education Publishing Market, by Product Type, 2022 – 2030
- 7.7.1 Europe Digital Education Publishing Market, by Product Type, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.8 Europe Digital Education Publishing Market, by End User, 2022 – 2030
- 7.8.1 Europe Digital Education Publishing Market, by End User, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.9. Asia Pacific
- 7.9.1 Asia Pacific Digital Education Publishing Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.9.1.1 Asia Pacific Digital Education Publishing Market, by Country, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.9.1 Asia Pacific Digital Education Publishing Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.10 Asia Pacific Digital Education Publishing Market, by Product Type, 2022 – 2030
- 7.10.1 Asia Pacific Digital Education Publishing Market, by Product Type, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.11 Asia Pacific Digital Education Publishing Market, by End User, 2022 – 2030
- 7.11.1 Asia Pacific Digital Education Publishing Market, by End User, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.12. Latin America
- 7.12.1 Latin America Digital Education Publishing Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.12.1.1 Latin America Digital Education Publishing Market, by Country, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.12.1 Latin America Digital Education Publishing Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.13 Latin America Digital Education Publishing Market, by Product Type, 2022 – 2030
- 7.13.1 Latin America Digital Education Publishing Market, by Product Type, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.14 Latin America Digital Education Publishing Market, by End User, 2022 – 2030
- 7.14.1 Latin America Digital Education Publishing Market, by End User, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.15. The Middle-East and Africa
- 7.15.1 The Middle-East and Africa Digital Education Publishing Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.15.1.1 The Middle-East and Africa Digital Education Publishing Market, by Country, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.15.1 The Middle-East and Africa Digital Education Publishing Market, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.16 The Middle-East and Africa Digital Education Publishing Market, by Product Type, 2022 – 2030
- 7.16.1 The Middle-East and Africa Digital Education Publishing Market, by Product Type, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.17 The Middle-East and Africa Digital Education Publishing Market, by End User, 2022 – 2030
- 7.17.1 The Middle-East and Africa Digital Education Publishing Market, by End User, 2022 – 2030 (USD Million)
- Chapter 8. Company Profiles
- 8.1 Scholastic Corp.
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Financials
- 8.1.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.1.4 Business Strategy
- 8.1.5 Recent Developments
- 8.2 McGraw-Hill Education Inc.
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Financials
- 8.2.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.2.4 Business Strategy
- 8.2.5 Recent Developments
- 8.3 Georg von Holtzbrinck
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Financials
- 8.3.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.3.4 Business Strategy
- 8.3.5 Recent Developments
- 8.4 Hachette Livre
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Financials
- 8.4.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.4.4 Business Strategy
- 8.4.5 Recent Developments
- 8.5 Pearson
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Financials
- 8.5.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.5.4 Business Strategy
- 8.5.5 Recent Developments
- 8.6 Cambridge University Press
- 8.6.1 Overview
- 8.6.2 Financials
- 8.6.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.6.4 Business Strategy
- 8.6.5 Recent Developments
- 8.7 Cengage Learning
- 8.7.1 Overview
- 8.7.2 Financials
- 8.7.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.7.4 Business Strategy
- 8.7.5 Recent Developments
- 8.8 John Wiley & Sons
- 8.8.1 Overview
- 8.8.2 Financials
- 8.8.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.8.4 Business Strategy
- 8.8.5 Recent Developments
- 8.9 Oxford University Press
- 8.9.1 Overview
- 8.9.2 Financials
- 8.9.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.9.4 Business Strategy
- 8.9.5 Recent Developments
- 8.10 Thomson Reuters
- 8.10.1 Overview
- 8.10.2 Financials
- 8.10.3 Product Portfolio
- 8.10.4 Business Strategy
- 8.10.5 Recent Developments
- 8.1 Scholastic Corp.
List Of Figures
Figures No 1 to 19
List Of Tables
Tables No 1 to 52
Report Methodology
In order to get the most precise estimates and forecasts possible, Custom Market Insights applies a detailed and adaptive research methodology centered on reducing deviations. For segregating and assessing quantitative aspects of the market, the company uses a combination of top-down and bottom-up approaches. Furthermore, data triangulation, which examines the market from three different aspects, is a recurring theme in all of our research reports. The following are critical components of the methodology used in all of our studies:
Preliminary Data Mining
On a broad scale, raw market information is retrieved and compiled. Data is constantly screened to make sure that only substantiated and verified sources are taken into account. Furthermore, data is mined from a plethora of reports in our archive and also a number of reputed & reliable paid databases. To gain a detailed understanding of the business, it is necessary to know the entire product life cycle and to facilitate this, we gather data from different suppliers, distributors, and buyers.
Surveys, technological conferences, and trade magazines are used to identify technical issues and trends. Technical data is also gathered from the standpoint of intellectual property, with a focus on freedom of movement and white space. The dynamics of the industry in terms of drivers, restraints, and valuation trends are also gathered. As a result, the content created contains a diverse range of original data, which is then cross-validated and verified with published sources.
Statistical Model
Simulation models are used to generate our business estimates and forecasts. For each study, a one-of-a-kind model is created. Data gathered for market dynamics, the digital landscape, development services, and valuation patterns are fed into the prototype and analyzed concurrently. These factors are compared, and their effect over the projected timeline is quantified using correlation, regression, and statistical modeling. Market forecasting is accomplished through the use of a combination of economic techniques, technical analysis, industry experience, and domain knowledge.
Short-term forecasting is typically done with econometric models, while long-term forecasting is done with technological market models. These are based on a synthesis of the technological environment, legal frameworks, economic outlook, and business regulations. Bottom-up market evaluation is favored, with crucial regional markets reviewed as distinct entities and data integration to acquire worldwide estimates. This is essential for gaining a thorough knowledge of the industry and ensuring that errors are kept to a minimum.
Some of the variables taken into account for forecasting are as follows:
• Industry drivers and constraints, as well as their current and projected impact
• The raw material case, as well as supply-versus-price trends
• Current volume and projected volume growth through 2030
We allocate weights to these variables and use weighted average analysis to determine the estimated market growth rate.
Primary Validation
This is the final step in our report’s estimating and forecasting process. Extensive primary interviews are carried out, both in-person and over the phone, to validate our findings and the assumptions that led to them.
Leading companies from across the supply chain, including suppliers, technology companies, subject matter experts, and buyers, use techniques like interviewing to ensure a comprehensive and non-biased overview of the business. These interviews are conducted all over the world, with the help of local staff and translators, to overcome language barriers.
Primary interviews not only aid with data validation, but also offer additional important insight into the industry, existing business scenario, and future projections, thereby improving the quality of our reports.
All of our estimates and forecasts are validated through extensive research work with key industry participants (KIPs), which typically include:
• Market leaders
• Suppliers of raw materials
• Suppliers of raw materials
• Buyers.
The following are the primary research objectives:
• To ensure the accuracy and acceptability of our data.
• Gaining an understanding of the current market and future projections.
Data Collection Matrix
| Perspective | Primary research | Secondary research |
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Market Analysis Matrix
| Qualitative analysis | Quantitative analysis |
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FAQs
“North America” region will lead the global Digital Education Publishing market during the forecast period 2022 to 2030.
The key factors driving the market are Popularity Of Smartphones, People Prefer To Travel Light And Do Not Wish To Carry Books Or Papers, Strict Security And Regulations
The key players operating in the Digital Education Publishing market are Scholastic Corp., McGraw-Hill Education Inc., Georg von Holtzbrinck, Hachette Livre, Pearson, Cambridge University Press, Cengage Learning, John Wiley & Sons, Oxford University Press, Thomson Reuters.
The global Digital Education Publishing market is expanding growth with a CAGR of approximately 18.5% during the forecast period (2022 to 2030).
The global Digital Education Publishing market size was valued at USD 10.12 billion in 2021 and it is projected to reach around USD 30.4 billion by 2030.