Product Code: PM4048
The global personal development market size is expected to reach USD 72.80 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Personal Development Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Instrument (Books, e-Platforms, Personal Coaching/Training, Workshops & Seminars), By Focus Area, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2032" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Market expansion is attributed to the surging appeal of technology-infused self-enhancement platforms, notably among the younger demographic. The prevailing inclination among employees to prioritize the enhancement of their domain-specific proficiencies and communication aptitude to align with the quality benchmarks established by their employers is poised to play a pivotal role in fueling market growth throughout the forecast period.
The realm of personal development encompasses a multitude of dimensions focused on self-enhancement and individual advancement, spanning personal and professional spheres. This holistic journey unfolds through diverse mediums such as lectures, conferences, courses, webinars, e-books, books, and personal coaching. These multifaceted offerings play a pivotal role in nurturing individuals' competencies, fostering critical thinking, honing decision-making prowess, and nurturing comprehensive physical and mental wellness. The evolution of digital technologies has ushered in a new era where self-growth programs are accessible to individuals regardless of their geographical location.
Prominent participants in the market are broadening their worldwide user community by presenting self-enhancement initiatives across diverse online avenues. These encompass podcasts, audiobooks, on-demand courses, and e-books. A case in point is Dale Carnegie & Associates, which, in April 2023, introduced an innovative array of interactive courses as an integral component of their "Dale Carnegie Unlimited: subscriptions." This collection of courses comprises live online sessions, self-directed microlearning modules, video summaries, and a coaching toolkit. The primary aim of these offerings is to fortify connections among participants, their managers, and their teams, irrespective of whether they operate within remote or flexible work setups.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a substantial upsurge in the demand for online personal development programs. The global implementation of government-mandated lockdowns and movement restrictions aimed at curtailing the virus's spread has prompted individuals to gravitate toward online personal development courses. These platforms serve as a valuable avenue for individuals to enhance their well-being, cultivate novel proficiencies, and broaden their skill repertoire amidst the challenges posed by these times.
The evolution of cutting-edge technologies, encompassing Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), 3D, Virtual Positioning Systems (VPS), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), has enabled individuals to engage in personal development courses as their convenience and preferences. This transformative capacity is anticipated to be a driving force propelling market expansion throughout the forecast period.
Personal Development Market Report Highlights
- Personal coaching garnered the largest share, primarily driven by technology-driven platforms, desired positive outcomes, and a substantial rise in discretionary income
- Skill-set enhancement dominated the market, as there is a desire to adapt to dynamic professional requirements with changing job market skills
- Asia Pacific will grow rapidly on account of the high unemployment rate, huge untapped market potential, and the presence of a huge young workforce
- Key players include Dale Carnegie & Associates, Franklin Covey, Hay House Publishing, Landmark Worldwide Enterprises, and Toastmasters International.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the personal development market report based on instrument, focus area, and region:
Personal Development, Instrument Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Books
- e-Platforms
- Mobile Application-Based
- Web Application-Based
- Personal Coaching/Training
- Executive and Leadership Coaching
- Financial Coaching
- Career Coaching
- Others
- Workshops & Seminars
Personal Development, Focus Area Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Mental Health
- Motivation & Inspiration
- Physical Health
- Self-Awareness
- Skillset Enhancement
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Decision Making
- Analytical and Problem Solving
- Empowerment
- Others
Personal Development, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Latin America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
- South Africa
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Personal Development Market Insights
- 4.1. Personal Development Market - Industry Snapshot
- 4.2. Personal Development Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Online self-development programs surge, with privacy concerns rising
- 4.2.1.2. Technological advancements enhance accessibility and engagement
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. Privacy and data security concerns
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTLE Analysis
- 4.5. Personal Development Industry trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Personal Development Market, by Instrument
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Personal Development, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Books
- 5.3.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Books, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. e-Platforms
- 5.4.1. Global Personal Development Market, by e-Platforms, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.4.2. Mobile Application-Based
- 5.4.2.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Mobile Application-Based, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.4.3. Web Application-Based
- 5.4.3.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Web Application-Based, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Personal Coaching/Training
- 5.5.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Personal Coaching/Training, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.5.2. Executive and Leadership Coaching
- 5.5.2.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Executive and Leadership Coaching, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.5.3. Financial Coaching
- 5.5.3.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Financial Coaching, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.5.4. Career Coaching
- 5.5.4.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Career Coaching, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.5.5. Others
- 5.5.5.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.6. Workshops & Seminars
- 5.6.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Workshops & Seminars, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
6. Global Personal Development Market, by Focus Area
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Mental Health
- 6.3.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Mental Health, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Motivation & Inspiration
- 6.4.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Motivation & Inspiration, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Physical Health
- 6.5.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Physical Health, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.6. Self-Awareness
- 6.6.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Self-Awareness, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.7. Skillset Enhancement
- 6.7.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Skillset Enhancement, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.7.2. Communication
- 6.7.2.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Communication, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.7.3. Teamwork
- 6.7.3.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Teamwork, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.7.4. Decision Making
- 6.7.4.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Decision Making, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.7.5. Analytical and Problem Solving
- 6.7.5.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Analytical and Problem Solving, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.7.6. Empowerment
- 6.7.6.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Empowerment, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.7.7. Others
- 6.7.7.1. Global Personal Development Market, by Others, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
7. Global Personal Development Market, by Geography
- 7.1. Key findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Personal Development Market Assessment, By Geography, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Personal Development Market - North America
- 7.3.1. North America: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.2. North America: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3. Personal Development Market - U.S.
- 7.3.3.1. U.S.: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3.2. U.S.: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4. Personal Development Market - Canada
- 7.3.4.1. Canada: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4.2. Canada: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Personal Development Market - Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.2. Europe: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3. Personal Development Market - UK
- 7.4.3.1. UK: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3.2. UK: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.4. Personal Development Market - France
- 7.4.4.1. France: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.4.2. France: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5. Personal Development Market - Germany
- 7.4.5.1. Germany: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5.2. Germany: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6. Personal Development Market - Italy
- 7.4.6.1. Italy: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6.2. Italy: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7. Personal Development Market - Spain
- 7.4.7.1. Spain: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7.2. Spain: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8. Personal Development Market - Netherlands
- 7.4.8.1. Netherlands: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8.2. Netherlands: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9. Personal Development Market - Russia
- 7.4.9.1. Russia: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9.2. Russia: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Personal Development Market - Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.2. Asia Pacific: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.3. Personal Development Market - China
- 7.5.3.1. China: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.3.2. China: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.4. Personal Development Market - India
- 7.5.4.1. India: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.4.2. India: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5. Personal Development Market - Malaysia
- 7.5.5.1. Malaysia: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5.2. Malaysia: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.6. Personal Development Market - Japan
- 7.5.6.1. Japan: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.6.2. Japan: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.7. Personal Development Market - Indonesia
- 7.5.7.1. Indonesia: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.7.2. Indonesia: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.8. Personal Development Market - South Korea
- 7.5.8.1. South Korea: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.8.2. South Korea: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Personal Development Market - Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.3. Personal Development Market - Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.3.1. Saudi Arabia: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.3.2. Saudi Arabia: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.4. Personal Development Market - UAE
- 7.6.4.1. UAE: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.4.2. UAE: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5. Personal Development Market - Israel
- 7.6.5.1. Israel: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5.2. Israel: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6. Personal Development Market - South Africa
- 7.6.6.1. South Africa: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6.2. South Africa: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.7. Personal Development Market - Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.2. Latin America: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.3. Personal Development Market - Mexico
- 7.7.3.1. Mexico: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.3.2. Mexico: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.4. Personal Development Market - Brazil
- 7.7.4.1. Brazil: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.4.2. Brazil: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.5. Personal Development Market - Argentina
- 7.7.5.1. Argentina: Personal Development Market, by Focus Area, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.5.2. Argentina: Personal Development Market, by Instrument, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 8.1.1. Expansion
- 8.1.2. Acquisitions
- 8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
9. Company Profiles
- 9.1. Dale Carnegie & Associates
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.1.4. Recent Development
- 9.2. Franklin Covey
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2.4. Recent Development
- 9.3. Hay House Publishing
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3.4. Recent Development
- 9.4. Landmark Worldwide Enterprises
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.4. Recent Development
- 9.5. Nutrisystem
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.4. Recent Development
- 9.6. OpenSesame
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4. Recent Development
- 9.7. SkillPath
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7.4. Recent Development
- 9.8. Skillsoft Corporation
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8.4. Recent Development
- 9.9. Success Resources
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9.4. Recent Development
- 9.10. Toastmasters International
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.10.4. Recent Development