Online doctor Consultations worldwide 2017-2029| ��ƽ��

Annual number of users of online doctor consultations worldwide from 2017 to 2029 (in million users)

Characteristic	In million users
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-
-	-

Download

Source

Show detailed source information?

Already a member?

Sources

More information

Supplementary notes

Data provided by ��ƽ�� Market ��ƽ�� are estimates.

Definition:

The Telemedicine industry encompasses various forms of remote medical services, with online doctor consultations or teleconsultations being a significant component. This market focuses exclusively on remote consultations between patients and doctors, facilitated through online channels such as websites or mobile apps. It includes both public and private medical institutions that offer this service. Notably, online appointment scheduling, online medical records, and online prescriptions are excluded from this segment's scope.

Additional Information:

The user figures provided encompass two categories: individuals who have utilized online doctor consultation services within the past 12 months and potential users who are considering adopting this approach in the future. The revenue figures presented solely pertain to paid consultations conducted through a website or mobile app. It is important to note that the data exclusively reflects business-to-consumer (B2C) revenues, with business-to-business (B2B) revenues not included.

Citation formats

The online doctor consultations segment of the digital health market was forecast to continuously increase between 2025 and 2029 by a total of **** million users. A significant jump in the number of users of telemedicine was recorded after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to socially distance.

Revenue growth and market penetration

As user numbers climb, the financial outlook for online doctor consultations is equally promising. Global revenue in this segment is forecast to rise significantly in the coming years, reaching billion U.S. dollars by 2028. This growth is accompanied by an increasing market penetration rate, which is expected to reach **** percent by 2029, marking a steady upward trend in the adoption of telemedicine services worldwide.

Time savings and international adoption

The benefits of telemedicine extend beyond convenience, offering significant time savings for patients. In Australia, for instance, telemedicine could save individuals up to *** hours annually in the most optimistic scenario. The adoption of online healthcare services varies internationally, with the United Kingdom leading in online appointment requests. In 2019, ** percent of UK primary care physicians offered this service, compared to just ** percent in Switzerland, highlighting the disparities in digital health integration across different healthcare systems.