Digital Treatment & Care - Nepal | Statista Market Forecast

The Digital Treatment & Care market in Nepal is projected to reach a revenue of NPR US$30.41m in 2024.
It is expected to experience an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 7.59%, resulting in a projected market volume of NPR US$43.85m by 2029.
The user penetration is estimated to be 6.16% in 2024 and is projected to increase to 7.83% by 2029.
The average revenue per user (ARPU) is expected to be NPR US$15.81.
In global comparison, United States is expected to generate the highest revenue, amounting to US$29.91bn in 2024.
In Nepal, the digital treatment and care market is rapidly growing, with an increasing number of healthcare providers adopting digital health solutions to improve patient outcomes.

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 Nepal is experiencing significant growth and development, driven by various factors shaping the healthcare landscape in the country.

Customer preferences: In Nepal, there is a growing preference among consumers for digital solutions in healthcare, including digital treatment and care options. The convenience, accessibility, and affordability of digital healthcare services are particularly appealing to the tech-savvy population in urban areas. Additionally, the increasing awareness about the benefits of digital health tools is driving adoption among the younger demographic.

Trends in the market: In Nepal, the Digital Treatment & Care market is witnessing a surge in the adoption of contraception/fertility apps, medication checker apps, online pharmacies, smart thermometers, smart blood glucose meters, smart blood pressure meters, and social alarms. These digital solutions are revolutionizing the way healthcare is delivered and accessed in the country, especially in remote areas where traditional healthcare services may be limited.

Local special circumstances: Nepal's challenging geographical terrain and limited healthcare infrastructure present unique opportunities for digital health solutions to bridge the gap and reach underserved populations. The government's efforts to promote telemedicine and digital health initiatives are further propelling the growth of the Digital Treatment & Care market in the country. Additionally, the increasing penetration of smartphones and internet connectivity is facilitating the widespread adoption of digital health technologies among the Nepalese population.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The rising healthcare expenditure, coupled with the government's focus on improving healthcare outcomes and access, is creating a conducive environment for the growth of the Digital Treatment & Care market in Nepal. Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and the need for remote monitoring and management solutions are driving the demand for digital therapeutics and remote patient monitoring tools in the country. Overall, the Digital Treatment & Care market in Nepal is poised for continued expansion as technology continues to play a vital role in transforming the healthcare sector.

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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