Online doctor Consultations worldwide 2017-2028

The online doctor consultations segment of the digital health market was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2028 by in total 13.7 million users (an increase of 11.74 percent). 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.

Annual number of users of online doctor consultations worldwide from 2017 to 2028 (in million users)

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Supplementary notes

Data provided by Statista Market Insights 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.

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