Asia Pacific E-Learning Market to Grow at a CAGR of 12.5% to reach US$ 113.39 billion from 2022 to 2028

Asia Pacific E-Learning Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Delivery Mode (Online, LMS, Mobile, and Others), Learning Mode (Self-Paced and Instructor-Led), and End User (Academic [K-12 and Higher Institutions] and Corporate)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00029813
  • Category : Technology, Media and Telecommunications
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 155
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The APAC e-learning market is expected to grow from US$ 55.81 billion in 2022 to US$ 113.39 billion by 2028; it is estimated to register at a CAGR of 12.5% during 2022–2028.

Technological advancements in computers, mobiles, and other IT devices have revolutionized the education sector in APAC. The education system has moved from hardbound books and pencils to e-solutions. Moreover, private and public higher education institutions, educational and testing firms, education ministries, and quality assertion and authorization agencies are among the stakeholders contributing to the flourishment of the e-learning market in APAC. E-learning allows educational institutes to reduce learning costs incurred by equipment required for a classroom setup, rent paid for online training sites, and printing of books and other study materials. Also, the enhanced flexibility associated with e-learning helps service providers explore new opportunities.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on APAC E-Learning Market

With the acceleration of the global health crisis, the demand for learning management systems (LMS), video conferencing tools, and cloud systems has surged across the education sector, as many educational institutions showed a profound interest in conducting online lectures. In South Korea, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) partnered with the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Women and Family to develop new digital learning websites for software coding and 3D education. Further, due to the temporary shutdown of businesses for maintaining social restrictions imposed by government administrations, corporate organizations in several countries began using digital methods to train their employees. Amid such an increased demand for e-learning solutions, platform developers combined the capabilities of artificial intelligence and machine learning with their offerings to provide personalization. The use of AR and VR, VR simulation, 3D boards, and real-life scenarios in e-learning solutions helps enhance learning through immersive and engaging experiences.

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Asia Pacific E-Learning Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 55.81 billion in 2022
Market Size Value byUS$ 113.39 billion by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 12.5% from 2022 to 2028
Forecast Period2022-2028
Base Year2022
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APAC E-Learning Market Insights

Ease of Tracking Student Performance and Maintaining Centralized Student Database Fuels APAC E-Learning Market Growth

E-learning allows teachers to track students’ progress and ensure their performance accomplishments are met. Educational institutes are seeking new methods for optimizing their operations and handling student data better. Student database management systems make their tasks easier, reduce manpower requirements, and ensure efficient learning processes. Also, maintaining a centralized student database ensures data-driven collaboration between teachers, students, parents, and admin staff. E-learning platforms provide a one-stop solution for integrating student data from processes such as enrollment, parent-teacher communications, exam results, and attendance records. For example, when students fail online exams, an instructor offers various learning methods aligned with their personalities so they can easily grasp the learning materials and improve their performance. Advanced e-learning systems provide reporting and analytical tools that enable teachers to identify areas that may be missing from their existing courses and areas wherein they excel. For instance, if students have difficulty in understanding certain learning materials, teachers can assess the content and make necessary improvements. In addition, all detailed information related to students—including personal details, completed assignments and exams, payment status, and learning activities—is stored safely in a centralized system; it can all be displayed readily on a single screen. Thus, e-learning platforms aid the ease of tracking student performances and maintaining a centralized database, which boosts their popularity among education stakeholders. This factor is bolstering the APAC e-learning market growth.

Delivery Mode-Based APAC E-learning Market Insights

The APAC e-learning market, by delivery mode, is segmented into online, LMS, mobile, and others. In 2021, the online segment accounted for the largest market share.

Learning Mode-Based APAC E-Learning Market Insights

The APAC e-learning market, based on learning mode, the market is bifurcated into self-paced and instructor-led. In 2021, the instructor-led segment accounted for a larger market share.

End User-Based APAC E-Learning Market Insights

By end user, the APAC e-learning market is divided into academic and corporate. The academic segment is further divided into K-12 and higher institutions. In 2021, the academic segment accounted for a larger market share.

Players operating in the APAC e-learning market adopt strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, and market initiatives to maintain their positions in the market. A few developments by key market players are listed below:

  • In June 2022, D-ID, a world leader in AI-driven creative media, entered into a strategic partnership with Skill Plus, a Japanese e-learning platform that plans and sells seminars and e-learning courses. In addition, the partnership aimed to incorporate D-ID's digital human technology into its offerings to be able to address the increased demand for online communications in Japan.
  • In March 2022, the Ministry of Education of China announced the “Smart Education of China” initiative, a network of three new online education platforms across K–12 education, higher education, and vocational education. In addition, the initiative aims to leverage technology to narrow educational gaps and represents a notable breakthrough in the nation’s education digitalization strategy.

The APAC e-learning market has been segmented as follows:

The APAC e-learning market, by delivery mode, is segmented into online, LMS, mobile, and others. Based on learning mode, the market is bifurcated into self-paced and instructor-led. Based on end user, the APAC e-learning market is divided into academic (K-12 and higher institutions) and corporate. By country, the APAC e-learning market is segmented into Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and the Rest of APAC.

Company Profiles

  • Antoree Pte. Ltd
  • GEM Learning
  • Cornerstone
  • Kydon Holdings Pte Ltd. 
  • Gnowbe Group Ltd.
  • Adobe Inc.
  • Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • D2L Corporation
  • Oracle Corporation
  • MARSHALL CAVENDISH EDUCATION PTE. LTD.
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Delivery Mode, Learning Mode, and End User

Regional Scope
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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Frequently Asked Questions


What are reasons behind APAC e-Learning market growth?

Digital learning helps students in schools or universities improve their performance by providing access to digital content. Corporations are using e-learning solutions to help employees in improving their skillsets and strengthen their knowledge regarding companies’ products and services. Also, emphasis on the introduction of cost-effective e-learning modules, and their ability to enable users to track student performance and maintain a centralized student database with ease are the key aspects accelerating the adoption of e-learning platforms.

What are market opportunities for APAC e-Learning market?

The implementation of AI technologies in e-learning allows platform designers to personalize these courses, creating a customized learning path and providing relevant materials to appropriate learners. This makes the learning process and grading more automated and efficient. Therefore, the enriching and transforming education experience provided via AI technology is expected to provide growth opportunities to the e-learning market.

Which country to dominate the APAC e-Learning market in the forecast period?

China’s e-learning industry continues to grow at a large scale with the support of live-streaming digital learning. There is a growing government intervention towards supporting the online education industry and developing distance education, including e-learning in correspondence-based education, radio-and TV-based distance education, and e-learning or online education, thereby propelling the market growth in the country.

What are the future trend for APAC e-Learning market?

With the increased use of smartphones, mobile learning technologies have gained a massive reach and key players are developing many application-based knowledge platforms, which enable users to gain real-time insights into any topic using their smartphones. Also, there is also a growing trend of microlearning videos (~30–60 seconds) that include short videos addressing target-specific concepts. The remote learners are increasingly getting particular towards the access of information provided on e-learning platforms and there is a growing demand for more flexible and on-the-go (mobile learning) courses.

Who are the major vendors in the APAC e-Learning market?

Antoree Pte.Ltd, GEM Learning, Cornerstone, Gnowbe Group Ltd., Kydon Holdings Pte Ltd, Adobe Systems Inc, Cisco Systems Inc, D2L Corporation, Oracle Corporation, and MARSHALL CAVENDISH EDUCATION PTE. LTD. are the leading companies in the APAC e-Learning market.

The List of Companies - APAC E-learning Market

  1. Antoree Pte. Ltd
  2. GEM Learning
  3. Cornerstone
  4. Kydon Holdings Pte Ltd. 
  5. Gnowbe Group Ltd.
  6. Adobe Inc.
  7. Cisco Systems, Inc.
  8. D2L Corporation
  9. Oracle Corporation
  10. MARSHALL CAVENDISH EDUCATION PTE. LTD.

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