The social and emotional learning market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The market size for social and emotional learning has seen significant growth in recent years, increasing from $3.13 billion in 2024 to a projected $3.9 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.3%.
Historical growth can be attributed to factors such as wider understanding of whole person education, a prioritisation of mental health and wellbeing in school settings, the emergence of student-centric and personalized learning methods, a heightened awareness of aggressive behavior and school violence, and the application of character education initiatives.
The social and emotional learning market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for social and emotional learning is anticipated to experience massive expansion in the coming years, estimated to reach a worth of $8.63 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.0%.
The predicted surge during this period can be traced back to factors such as the profound impact of education policies that emphasize SEL skills, an increase in teacher training and professional growth, parents' increasing demand for holistic education, the proliferation of digital and online SEL resources, and the application of SEL in workforce development programs. The projected period will also see some predominant trends like the incorporation of machine learning, the creation of SEL programs catered to specific learning difficulties, the merging of artificial intelligence, partnerships among schools, communities, and assorted businesses in SEL endeavors, and advancements in technology facilitating distant and hybrid learning.
The expansion of distance learning solutions is anticipated to fuel the advancement of the social and emotional learning market. Distance learning pertains to online classes that students can attend without the necessity of being physically present at a school, college, or institution. These distance learning solutions foster inclusive education and equip students with the necessary means to succeed in digital platforms by enhancing their emotional acuity, resilience, and interpersonal abilities. For instance, a report by Neil Mosley Consulting, a UK-based online firm, indicated that as of the 2022/23 academic year, nearly 138,000 students from all around the globe were enrolled in online distance education. Consequently, the accelerating adoption of distance learning solutions is catalyzing the growth of the social and emotional learning market.
The social and emotional learning market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Solutions, Services
2) By Insights: Web-Based, Application
3) By Core Competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making
4) By End-User: Pre-K (Prekindergarten), Elementary Schools, Middle And High Schools
Subsegments:
1) By Solutions: Curriculum Programs, Assessment Tools, Digital Platforms And Apps, Training And Development Resources
2) By Services: Professional Development And Training, Consultation Services, Implementation Support, Community Engagement Initiatives
Product innovation is emerging as a major trend in the social and emotional learning market. In order to maintain their competitive edge, key companies in this market are consistently delivering innovative solutions. One such example is from April 2022, when Panorama Education, a data analytics firm in the US serving K–12 schools, unveiled their latest offering - Panorama for Positive Behavior. This educational platform, compatible with mobile and desktop devices, aims at bolstering classroom culture and encouraging positive behavior among students. It provides a means for district officials and teachers to reinforce and reward good behavior in students and equips teaching staff with resources and data analytics. It also enables effective linkages between district leaders and devoted teachers in the classroom.
Major companies operating in the social and emotional learning market include:
• Pearson PLC
• Udemy Inc.
• Coursera Inc.
• Promethean World Ltd.
• Outschool
• Byju's
• Vector Solutions
• Kahoot!
• Hurix Digital
• edX Inc.
• TutorMe
• BASE Educational Services Private Limited
• Panorama Education
• EVERFI Inc.
• Nearpod Apps LLC
• Quizlet
• Edmentum Inc.
• BrainPOP
• Illuminate Education
• Rethink ED
• Aperture Education LLC
• Everyday Speech
• Emotional ABCs
• Kickboard Inc.
• Evolution Labs Inc.
• The Social Express Inc.
• Peekapak
• Taproot Learning
• Weld North LLC.
North America was the largest region in the social and emotional learning market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the social and emotional learning market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa