Digital Treatment & Care - Mozambique

The Digital Treatment & Care market in Mozambique is projected to reach a revenue of US$27.53m in 2024.
This forecast anticipates an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 6.55%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$37.81m by 2029.
The user penetration is expected to be 3.33% in 2024 and is projected to increase to 3.69% by 2029.
Additionally, the average revenue per user (ARPU) is estimated to amount to US$23.68.
In comparison to other countries, United States is expected to generate the highest revenue of US$29.91bn in 2024 in the Digital Treatment & Care market.
Mozambique is witnessing an upward trend in the adoption of digital treatment and care, as the country strives to improve healthcare accessibility and quality through technology.

Definition:

The Digital Treatment & Care market includes devices and apps that help users monitor and analyze lifestyle-related aspects and improve their overall health. It includes user and revenue trends for four categories: digital care management, connected Biosensors, and online pharmacies.

Structure:

The Digital Treatment & Care market is divided into four markets:

Connected Biosensors: Biosensors that collect information on a variety of health parameters and vital signs of an individual (blood pressure, temperature, blood glucose, weight) by reading or measuring this data and transmitting it via electrical signals.

Digital Care Management: Various apps that help users monitor/detect/analyze physical health conditions. Contraception and fertility apps provide users with guidelines on self-care, family planning, and birth control, raise their awareness, and offer monitoring functions. Medication checker apps provide users with useful dosage intake guidelines, drug interaction information, and personal medication records.

Online Pharmacies: Over-the-counter medicine that can be purchased without a medical prescription through online sales channels. The market comprises analgesics, cold and cough medication, digestives and intestinal remedies, skin treatment products, and vitamins and minerals.

Digital Therapeutics (DTx): Software-based therapeutic interventions that deliver evidence-based therapeutic content to patients to prevent, manage, or treat a medical condition. DTx can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, including chronic diseases, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders.

Additional Information:

The digital care management user base includes paying and non-paying customers. The revenue figures only include revenues generated from paid apps offering premium options and from in-app purchases; revenues from app downloads and advertising are not included. The data only reflects B2C revenues; B2B and C2C revenues are not covered.

Contraception and fertility apps
Medication checker apps
Smart blood pressure meters
Smart thermometers
Smart glucose meters
Natural and synthetic agents
Analgesics (e.g., aspirin, paracetamol)
Cough and cold remedies (e.g., Vicks VapoRub)
Vitamins and minerals
Skin treatment products
Care phones/social alarms

Health tracking devices
Fitness apps
Sleeping apps
Mood improvement apps
Health tracking apps
Fitness wearables
Fitness apps
Motion trackers

The Digital Treatment & Care market in Mozambique is experiencing significant growth and development, driven by various factors influencing the healthcare landscape in the country.

Customer preferences: Customers in Mozambique are increasingly turning to digital solutions in the healthcare sector due to the convenience and accessibility they offer. With the rise of smartphone usage and internet penetration in the country, there is a growing demand for digital treatment and care services such as contraception/fertility apps, medication checker apps, online pharmacies, and smart health monitoring devices.

Trends in the market: One of the key trends in the Digital Treatment & Care market in Mozambique is the increasing popularity of online pharmacies. As access to traditional brick-and-mortar pharmacies can be limited in certain areas, online pharmacies provide a convenient way for consumers to purchase medications and healthcare products. Additionally, the adoption of smart health monitoring devices like smart thermometers, blood glucose meters, and blood pressure meters is on the rise as individuals become more proactive about managing their health.

Local special circumstances: Mozambique faces unique healthcare challenges, including limited access to healthcare facilities in remote areas and a shortage of healthcare professionals. As a result, digital treatment and care solutions play a crucial role in bridging the gap and ensuring that individuals have access to essential healthcare services. The use of social alarms in the country is also gaining traction as a way to provide assistance and support to vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly or individuals with chronic conditions.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The growing middle-class population in Mozambique, coupled with increasing disposable income levels, is driving the demand for healthcare services, including digital treatment and care solutions. Additionally, government initiatives to improve healthcare infrastructure and services are creating a conducive environment for the growth of the Digital Treatment & Care market in the country. The evolving regulatory landscape and advancements in technology are further propelling the adoption of digital health solutions in Mozambique.

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on revenues and user data of relevant mobile applications and consumer electronics companies.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of key players, industry reports, third-party reports, and survey results from primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, population, internet penetration, smartphone penetration, consumer spending, and healthcare spending. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption.

Additional notes:

The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war is considered at a country-specific level.

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