The education personal computer market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the past few years, the size of the education personal computer market has seen rapid expansion. It's projected to increase from $19.45 billion in 2024 to $22.16 billion in 2025, showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%.
The significant growth during the historic period can be credited to the emergence of personal computing, internet access, e-learning, digital content, individual computing initiatives, and mobile computing.
The education personal computer market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for educational personal computers is predicted to witness a substantial expansion in the coming years. It is anticipated to escalate to $37.58 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%.
Factors such as the digital revolution in the education sector, the emergence of blended learning models, persistent emphasis on STEM education, the advent of AI in educational tools, and the growth of EdTech startups all contribute to the growth during the forecast period. The forthcoming period is expected to highlight the incorporation of gaming features, adaptable and modular gadgets, measures for security and privacy, sustainable and green computing, and a focus on accessibility and inclusivity as major trends.
The growth of the education personal computer market is anticipated to be driven by the rising preference for online education or e-learning in the near future. The utilization of electronic technology for providing educational content and facilitating learning is termed as e-learning or online education. The ongoing pandemic triggered a pressing shift towards e-learning amongst schools and businesses, adopting online training and learning. Personal computers play a crucial role in online education by enabling interactive sessions, collective assignments and offering access to digital resources, thereby enhancing the students' involvement and learning outcomes. For instance, as reported by a government department in the UK, GOV.UK, in September 2024, participation of adults in further education and skills in the UK escalated to 1,627,320, marking a 0.9% increase since 2022/23. Furthermore, the participation in adult education and training witnessed an upsurge of 4.6%, amounting to 863,790. Hence, the soaring demand for online education or e-learning is a key contributor to the expansion of the education personal computer market.
The education personal computer market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet
2) By Distribution Channel: Offline, Online
3) By End User: Primary Education, Secondary Education, Higher Education
Subsegments:
1) By Desktop: All-in-One Desktops, Traditional Desktops
2) By Laptop: Traditional Laptops, 2-in-1 Laptops
3) By Tablet: Standard Tablets, Educational Tablets
Key players in the field of the educational personal computer market, such as HP, are turning their attention to innovation, as demonstrated by the release of the HP fortis laptops that cater to the needs of active, mobile learners. Designed to withstand the rigours of day-to-day use, these devices can handle anything from accidental drops to liquid spills without damaging the keypad. In March 2023, HP Inc., a leading IT and computer manufacturing firm based in the US, introduced HP Fortis laptops. These laptops, built for educational use, provide an easy-to-handle, lightweight device due to its textured surface. The reinforced power and USB-C ports mitigate risks of unintentional cord yanks, and mechanical enhancements along the edges and rubber trims absorb shocks, boosting hinge durability and reducing the toll of constant opening and closing. The full-skirted keypad, securely anchored, ensures the keys remain in place, even amidst any squirming or curious attempts at dislodging them by students in the classroom.
Major companies operating in the education personal computer market report are:
• Apple Inc.
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
• Microsoft Corporation
• Micro-Star International Co. Ltd
• Dell Inc
• Sony Corporation
• Lenovo Group Limited
• LG Electronics
• Intel Corporation
• Hewlett-Packard Inc.
• Panasonic Corporation
• International Business Machines Corporation
• Toshiba Corporation
• ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
• HCL Technologies Limited
• Acer Inc.
• Razer Inc.
• Shuttle Inc.
• CyberPowerPC
• Viglen Ltd.
• Fujitsu Limited
• System76
• Ematic
• Maingear Inc.
• Cybertron International Inc.
North America was the largest region in the education personal computer market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the education personal computer market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.