The edutainment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The size of the edutainment market has seen a swift expansion over the past few years. The projections show an increase from $7.28 billion in 2024 to $8.43 billion in 2025, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%.
The sudden growth during the historical timeframe is connected to the change in learning models, the worldwide spread of education, educational television broadcasts, focus on cognitive growth, and the impact of early childhood education.
The edutainment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the edutainment market size is projected to witness significant expansion, reaching $15.73 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%.
The anticipated growth in this timeframe can be credited to factors such as accessibility and inclusivity, parental participation in education, governmental support for edutainment, a continuous culture of learning, and the integration of social learning attributes. Key trends forecasted for this period encompass virtual and augmented reality in edutainment, the application of game elements in education, the advent of educational apps and platforms, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, and alliances with content creators.
During the forecasted period, the edutainment market is projected to escalate due to an increase in Internet penetration. Access to educational content has expanded with an increase in the online population, magnifying learning prospects. Swift internet facilitates interactive activities packed with rich multimedia, thereby enhancing the learning process. DataReportal, a Singapore-based firm offering digital trend insights, reported that in 2024, around 5.35 billion individuals, equating to 66.2% of the global population, would be utilizing the internet. Over the previous year, the number of internet users surged by 1.8%, with 97 million individuals joining the internet for the first time in 2023. Consequently, the burgeoning internet penetration will likely contribute to the expansion of the edutainment market.
The edutainment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Interactive, Non interactive, Hybrid, Explorative
2) By Facility Size: 5,001 To 10,000 Sq. ft., 10,001 To 20,000 Sq. ft., 20,001 To 40,000 Sq. ft., > 40,000 Sq. ft.
3) By End User: Children, Teenagers, Young Adult, Adult
Subsegments:
1) By Interactive: Games, Simulations, Virtual Reality Experiences
2) By Non-Interactive: Educational Videos, Podcasts, E-books
3) By Hybrid: Blended Learning Platforms, Interactive E-learning Modules, Gamified Learning Experiences
4) By Explorative: Discovery-Based Learning Tools, Interactive Exhibits, Immersive Environments
Leading businesses in the edutainment market are advancing virtual reality (VR) technologies, such as museum virtual guided excursions, to boost user interactions and offer in-depth learning journeys. Automatic fire extinguishers are self-operating devices that detect and suppress fires using various mediums like water or foam. These virtual museum tours offer an interactive online platform where users can explore museum exhibits, frequently featuring virtual guides or pre-recorded content, and learn about artifacts regardless of their location. For example, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), based in Hong Kong, initiated the "For Youth" page on its Edutainment Channel in July 2023. This extensive online platform gives young individuals access to job openings, internships, and arts and culture training programs, as well as weekly educational videos from the 101 Academy. Moreover, the "vis-à-vis+01" series provides interactive activities, such as museum virtual guided tours and online sports training, all designed to enhance youth education via entertainment.
Major companies operating in the edutainment market include:
• Kidzania
• Legoland Discovery Center
• Pororo Parks
• CurioCity
• Kindercity
• Mattel Play! Town
• Totter's Otterville
• Kidz Holding S.A.L
• Little Explorers
• ConveGenius
• Edsys
• IdeaCrate Edutainment Company
• DreamUs Edutainment
• Smartivity Labs
• Yottoy Productions
• Toontastic
• Crayola Experience
• Discovery Kids
• JumpStart Games
• National Geographic Kids
• Sesame Workshop
• Osmo
• Tynker
• Kahoot!
• Filament Games?
North America was the largest region in the edutainment market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the edutainment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.