Global Digital Educational Publishing Market Insights and Forecast to 2028

Digital Educational Publishing Market 

The global Digital Educational Publishing market size is projected to reach USD 14580 Million by 2028, from USD 8324.5 Million in 2021, at a CAGR of 7.9% during 2022-2028.

Key drivers of the digital educational publishing market include the rising use of smartphones and the increasing shift from printed textbooks to smart device-enabled digital content. 

The supportive government policies for bringing in digital transformation in the education sector will boost the growth of the digital educational publishing market in the forthcoming years. 

The rising integration of data analytics and innovative product marketing strategies will boost the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Trends Influencing the Growth of the Global Digital Educational Publishing Market 

The rapid proliferation of mobile phones

Consumers are preferring digital content compatible with a wide variety of devices like smartphones, tablets, PCs, and laptops. Publishers are publishing educational content through e-books as students are moving away from printed textbooks. The greater use of digital technology in the education industry spurred wholly due to the covid-19 pandemic is positively impacting the growth of the digital educational publishing market. As educational institutions shut down due to the early effects of the pandemic the trend of online education picked up considerably. The ease of collaboration, quick doubt resolutions, cheaper internet rates, and a wide variety of online content have spurred drastic changes in the education sector. Moreover, online course materials and e-books are eco-friendly as they do not require investments in the paper printing process. The content is easily shareable with multiple users and can be updated in real-time. Digitally printed materials can be carried everywhere and are accessible to anyone. Moreover, many organizations and institutions are introducing distance learning courses through digital content. 

Supportive government policies

Government authorities around the world are taking several initiatives to boost the adoption of digital technologies in the education space. Developing digital literacy and skills in students has become paramount which will fuel the growth of the digital educational publishing market. Many developing countries are supporting technology-enabled education. E-education initiatives are being undertaken in countries like India to expand the use of smartphones, and apps in remote areas for educational purposes. Many edtech solutions providers have teamed with the relevant authorities to improve the IT infrastructure required for a seamless internet experience in rural, tier 2, and tier 3 cities. Affordable smartphones and cheaper internet connections have played a crucial role in students getting access to high-end educational experiences without the need for traveling or relocating to another location. 

The growing influence of data analytics and innovative marketing strategies

Big data analytical capabilities increase the efficiency of digital education solutions. Vendors are increasingly embedding data analytics software to enable learners to monitor the progress of learning activities. The devices track the real-time performance of students and store it in the online systems. The demand for personalized learning will drive the expansion of the digital educational publishing market. Furthermore, digital vendors are simplifying course material integrations by removing the access barriers of students and instructors. The administrative setup is streamlined for the institutions. The cheaper subscription models and product offerings allow hassle-free access by learners. 

Digital Educational Publishing Market Share Analysis

Based on type, the digital textbooks segment will grow the highest in the digital educational publishing market share due to several benefits offered such as low cost, easier and cheaper updates. The textbooks are modifiable and ensure proper access to quality texts. Monitoring students’ progress also becomes quick and efficient. 

Based on application, the high school segment will dominate the digital educational publishing market share due to the rising integration of digital technologies by higher education institutes for improving the quality of education, attracting world class teachers and students, and generating revenue. 

Based on region, North America will grow the highest due to the growing culture of work from home and the presence of key players. On the other hand, Asia-pacific will grow the fastest due to the huge presence of the consumer base and rising penetration of smartphones in countries like India and China. 

By Type

• Digital textbook
• Digital assessment book
• Others

By Application

• Primary school
• Middle school
• High school
• University

By Company

• Georg von Holtzbrinck
• Hachette Livre
• McGraw-Hill Education
• Pearson
• Yumpu
• VIBAL
• Diwa Learning Systems Inc (Diwa)
• KITE
• Pelangi Publishing
• PCI Educational Publishing
• Sasbadi
• Cambridge Publishing
• Educomp Solutions Ltd.
• Times Publishing Group
• POPULAR
• Ulektz
• Aptara
• India Today Group

By Region

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• UK
• Italy
• Russia
• Nordic Countries
• Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• China
• Japan
• South Korea
• Southeast Asia
• India
• Australia
• Rest of Asia
• Latin America
• Mexico
• Brazil
• Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
• Turkey
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Rest of MEA