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Africa E-Learning Market Report by Product Type, Technology, Sector, and Region 2024-2032

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  • 135 Pages
  • June 2024
  • Region: Africa
  • IMARC Group
  • ID: 5743003

The African e-learning market size reached US$ 3.1 Billion in 2023. The publisher expects the market to reach US$ 7.2 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.82% from 2023-2032. The market is driven by government and private support, growing digitization, increasing smart device sales, high-speed internet connectivity, and gamification and SME adoption.

Continuous Government, Private Companies, and International Authorities Support Facilitating Market Growth

The African e-learning market has been experiencing robust growth on account of the rising promotion of modern and user-friendly structures for improving the education system. Moreover, government agencies of numerous countries are generating awareness about distance education programs to provide access to education among individuals in the region.

Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. The market structure is concentrated as the market is dominated by a handful of players. The volume of new entrants is moderate in the e-learning industry due to the concentrated market, low capital and R&D investments, and moderate product differentiation, which is performed based on the platforms and services provided by e-learning companies.

What is E-Learning?

Electronic learning (e-learning) is a learning system that relies on digital technology to deliver educational content and training programs. It relies on electronic devices, such as computers, tablets, and smartphones, to access educational content and resources that are available online. It is available in different forms, including self-paced courses, virtual classrooms, online tutorials, webinars, and interactive multimedia resources. It enables learners to access educational materials at their own pace and convenience and helps them engage in collaborative learning with other students and instructors from remote locations. It offers interactive elements like quizzes, games, and other multimedia content, which help increase engagement and knowledge retention. It can also be customized to meet the specific needs of individuals, such as language, skill level, and learning style.

COVID-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak had a significant impact on the education industry of Africa and imposed unprecedented challenges in the region. With the closure of schools and universities, e-learning occurred as an essential tool to ensure that students could continue their education. The pandemic triggered an exponential increase in demand for e-learning resources across Africa, which led to the rapid growth of the e-learning industry. In addition, governing agencies implemented various initiatives during the pandemic to support the e-learning industry. Moreover, several companies and organizations partnered with schools and universities to provide free or discounted access to e-learning resources. Despite the efforts to expand e-learning, the pandemic exposed the digital divide that exists in Africa, limiting the ability of some students to access e-learning resources. In line with this, lack of access to digital devices, poor internet connectivity, and limited electricity supply were major barriers to e-learning in the region. However, the e-learning industry in Africa demonstrated significant strength in the face of these challenges. Consequently, start-ups and e-learning providers quickly adapted their services to cater to the changing needs of learners, with many offering free or low-cost e-learning resources. The pandemic also provided an opportunity for the e-learning industry in Africa to innovate and create new solutions that address the challenges faced by learners. For instance, various e-learning providers developed mobile apps that allow learners to access educational content offline without the need for an internet connection.

Africa E-Learning Market Trends:

Rapid digitization, increasing sales of smart devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops, and rising penetration of high-speed internet connectivity are among the major factors driving the demand for e-learning in Africa. Moreover, the growing awareness about the benefits of e-learning solutions and the expanding number of education apps are influencing the market positively in the region. In addition, the increasing adoption of e-learning solutions in small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) to offer training sessions and prepare for jobs is favoring the growth of the market in the region. Apart from this, rising environmental concerns in the region, such as climate change, desertification, and natural disasters, are catalyzing the demand for e-learning to provide education in areas that are difficult to access. Furthermore, the incorporation of gamification techniques in e-learning applications and websites is creating a favorable outlook for the market in the region.

Key Market Segmentation:

The report provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the Africa e-learning market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, technology, and sector.

Product Type Insights:

  • Packaged Content
  • Services
  • Platforms

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the African e-learning market based on the product type. This includes packaged content, services, and platforms. According to the report, packaged content represented the largest segment as it included planned courses prepared following the standard curriculum and a specific requirement of end users. It also provides generic functional and process-related training to improve employee skills and knowledge in the corporate, skilled training, and vocational training sectors. Moreover, these courses are either available through the payment of fees or can be accessed through a subscription.

Technology Insights:

  • Mobile Learning
  • Simulation-Based Learning
  • Game-Based Learning
  • Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the African e-learning market based on the technology has also been provided in the report. This includes mobile learning, simulation-based learning, game-based learning, learning management systems (LMS), and others. According to the report, mobile learning accounted for the largest market share as it is a form of distance education derived via the Internet or network using personal mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, via mobile apps, social interaction, and online education hubs. In addition, the growing penetration of the internet and smartphones and the rising number of internet service providers offering improved bandwidth and lucrative promo packs are influencing the market positively.

Sector Insights:

  • K-12 Sector
  • Post-Secondary
  • Corporate and Government Learning
  • Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the African e-learning market based on the sector has also been provided in the report. This includes the K-12 sector, post-secondary, corporate and government learning, and others. According to the report, post-secondary accounted for the largest market share in the region due to the increasing popularity of e-learning among educational institutes and learning practices. Moreover, African governments and other key education stakeholders are undertaking measures to promote the continuity of education from home.

Regional Insights:

  • South Africa
  • Morocco
  • Nigeria
  • Tunisia
  • Kenya
  • Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include South Africa, Morocco, Nigeria, Tunisia, Kenya, and others. According to the report, South Africa was the largest e-learning market. The increasing number of trained teachers and rising penetration of the internet represent one of the major factors driving the demand for e-learning in South Africa. Moreover, the growing usage of e-learning services by higher education institutions and multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in the country is influencing the market positively. Besides this, the increasing adoption of e-learning among students to prepare for numerous competitive exams is strengthening the growth of the market in the country.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the African e-learning market.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1. What is the eLearning market size in Africa?
2. What is the expected growth rate of the Africa E-learning market during 2024-2032?
3. What are the key factors driving the African E-learning market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the African e-learning market?
5. What is the breakup of the African E-learning market based on the product type?
6. What is the breakup of the Africa E-learning market based on the technology?
7. What is the breakup of the Africa E-learning market based on the sector?
8. What are the key regions in the African e-learning market?
9. Who are the key players/companies in the African e-learning market?

Table of Contents


1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global E-Learning Industry
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Market Breakup by Sector
5.4 Market Breakup by Product Type
5.5 Market Breakup by Technology
5.6 Market Breakup by Region
5.7 Market Forecast

6 Africa E-Learning Industry
6.1 Market Overview
6.2 Market Performance
6.3 Impact of COVID-19
6.4 Market Breakup by Sector
6.5 Market Breakup by Product Type
6.6 Market Breakup by Technology
6.7 Market Breakup by Region
6.8 Market Forecast
6.9 SWOT Analysis
6.9.1 Overview
6.9.2 Strengths
6.9.3 Weaknesses
6.9.4 Opportunities
6.9.5 Threats
6.10 Value Chain Analysis
6.11 Porters Five Forces Analysis
6.11.1 Overview
6.11.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
6.11.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.11.4 Degree of Rivalry
6.11.5 Threat of New Entrants
6.11.6 Threat of Substitutes
6.12 Key Market Drivers and Challenges

7 Performance of Sector
7.1 K-12 Sector
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Post-Secondary
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Corporate and Government Learning
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
7.4 Others
7.4.1 Market Trends
7.4.2 Market Forecast

8 Performance by Product Type
8.1 Packaged Content
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Services
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Platforms
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast

9 Performance by Technology
9.1 Mobile Learning
9.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Simulation-based Learning
9.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Game-based Learning
9.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Learning Management System (LMS)
9.4.1 Market Trends
9.4.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Others
9.5.1 Market Trends
9.5.2 Market Forecast

10 Performance by Region
10.1 South Africa
10.1.1 Market Trends
10.1.2 Market Forecast
10.2 Morocco
10.2.1 Market Trends
10.2.2 Market Forecast
10.3 Nigeria
10.3.1 Market Trends
10.3.2 Market Forecast
10.4 Tunisia
10.4.1 Market Trends
10.4.2 Market Forecast
10.5 Kenya
10.5.1 Market Trends
10.5.2 Market Forecast
10.6 Others
10.6.1 Market Trends
10.6.2 Market Forecast

11 Competitive Landscape12 Key Players Profiles
List of Figures
Figure 1: Africa: E-Learning Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Global: E-Learning Market: Value Trends (in Billion US$), ?????2018-2023
Figure 3: Global: E-Learning Market: Breakup by Sector (in %), 2023
Figure 4: Global: E-Learning Market: Breakup by Product Type (in %), 2023
Figure 5: Global: E-Learning Market: Breakup by Technology (in %), 2023
Figure 6: Global: E-Learning Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
Figure 7: Global: E-Learning Market Forecast: Value Trends (in Billion US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 8: Africa: E-Learning Market: Value Trends (in Billion US$), ?????2018-2023
Figure 9: Africa: E-Learning Market: Breakup by Sector (in %), 2023
Figure 10: Africa: E-Learning Market: Breakup by Product Type (in %), 2023
Figure 11: Africa: E-Learning Market: Breakup by Technology (in %), 2023
Figure 12: Africa: E-Learning Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
Figure 13: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast: Value Trends (in Billion US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 14: Africa: E-Learning Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 15: Africa: E-Learning Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 16: Africa: E-Learning Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Figure 17: Africa: E-Learning Market (K-12 Sector): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 18: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (K-12 Sector): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 19: Africa: E-Learning Market (Post-Secondary): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 20: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (Post-Secondary): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 21: Africa: E-Learning Market (Corporate and Government Learning): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 22: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (Corporate and Government Learning): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 23: Africa: E-Learning Market (Other Sectors): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 24: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (Other Sectors): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 25: Africa: E-Learning Market (Packaged Content): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 26: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (Packaged Content): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 27: Africa: E-Learning Market (Services): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 28: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (Services): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 29: Africa: E-Learning Market (Platforms): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 30: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (Platforms): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 31: Africa: E-Learning Market (Mobile Learning): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 32: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (Mobile Learning): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 33: Africa: E-Learning Market (Simulation-based Learning): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 34: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (Simulation-based Learning): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 35: Africa: E-Learning Market (Game-based Learning): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 36: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (Game-based Learning): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 37: Africa: E-Learning Market (Learning Management System-LMS): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 38: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (Learning Management System-LMS): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 39: Africa: E-Learning Market (Other Technologies): Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 40: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast (Other Technologies): Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 41: South Africa: E-Learning Market: Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 42: South Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast: Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 43: Morocco: E-Learning Market: Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 44: Morocco: E-Learning Market Forecast: Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 45: Nigeria: E-Learning Market: Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 46: Nigeria: E-Learning Market Forecast: Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 47: Tunisia: E-Learning Market: Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 48: Tunisia: E-Learning Market Forecast: Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 49: Kenya: E-Learning Market: Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 50: Kenya: E-Learning Market Forecast: Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Figure 51: Others: E-Learning Market: Value Trends (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
Figure 52: Others: E-Learning Market Forecast: Value Trends (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032

List of Tables
Table 1: Global: E-Learning Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
Table 2: Africa: E-Learning Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
Table 3: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast: Breakup by Sector (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Table 4: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast: Breakup by Product Type (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Table 5: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast: Breakup by Technology (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Table 6: Africa: E-Learning Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million US$), ?????2024-2032
Table 7: Africa: E-Learning Market: Competitive Structure
Table 8: Africa: E-Learning Market: Key Players

Companies Mentioned

  • Via Afrika
  • Obami
  • Dapt.io
  • Eneza Education
  • Tutor.ng

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