Major Depressive Disorder Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The major depressive disorder market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.12 billion in 2024 to $6.28 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to pharmaceutical advances, mental health awareness, psychological therapies, public health initiatives.

The major depressive disorder market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.13 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to precision medicine, telepsychiatry and teletherapy, novel treatment modalities, global expansion of mental health services. Major trends in the forecast period include early intervention, peer support and online communities, holistic approaches, resilience and coping strategies.

The increase in cases of substance and alcohol abuse is anticipated to drive the growth of the major depressive disorder market. Substance and alcohol abuse refer to patterns of excessive and harmful use of substances, including alcohol, which can result in adverse physical, psychological, and social impacts. These issues often co-occur with major depressive disorder, with both conditions exacerbating each other and raising the risk of physical and mental harm. For example, in July 2024, a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a US-based health and human services department, revealed that 3.1% of individuals (8.9 million) misused opioids in 2023. Additionally, 21.8% of people aged 12 or older used marijuana, the most commonly used illicit drug, and 9.4% of individuals in the same age group vaped nicotine in the past month, an increase from 8.3% in 2022. Consequently, the rise in substance and alcohol abuse is contributing to the growth of the major depressive disorder market.

The rise in anxiety cases is expected to boost the growth of the major depressive disorder market. Anxiety is a natural response to stress, often bringing about feelings of fear, unease, and dread, and can lead to persistent and excessive worry about everyday events. Anxiety significantly affects major depressive disorder, contributing to nervousness, irritability, and difficulties with sleep and concentration. For instance, in May 2024, the American Psychiatric Association, a US-based nonprofit organization, reported that 43% of adults felt more anxious in 2024 compared to the previous year, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of anxiety is driving the growth of the major depressive disorder market.

Prominent companies within the major depressive disorder market are concentrating on the development of pioneering products and obtaining regulatory approvals to gain a competitive edge. The approval of novel drugs for major depressive disorder treatment, such as VRAYLAR (cariprazine), is on the rise to address the demand for more effective and safer treatments. For instance, in December 2022, the US-based pharmaceutical company AbbVie Inc. received FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval for VRAYLAR (cariprazine) as an adjunctive therapy alongside antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. VRAYLAR represents an innovative atypical antipsychotic medication that rebalances dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain. It stands as the first atypical antipsychotic to be approved for adjunctive major depressive disorder treatment, offering the convenience of a once-daily capsule.

In March 2022, AbbVie Inc., a US-based biopharmaceutical firm, acquired Syndesi Therapeutics SA for $130 million. This strategic acquisition is intended to bolster AbbVie Inc.'s neuroscience portfolio and expand its research and development capabilities in neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Syndesi Therapeutics SA, a Belgium-based biotechnology company, specializes in the development of therapeutic products for major depressive disorders and other neuropsychiatric conditions.

Major companies operating in the major depressive disorder market are Pfizer Inc., Janssen Research And Development LLC, Merck and Co. Inc., Novartis AG, Sanofi-Aventis US LLC, Bristol Myers Squibb Co., AstraZeneca PLC, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, Eli Lilly and Company, Biogen Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceuticals Co.Ltd., Forest Laboratories Inc., H. Lundbeck A/S, Richter Gedeon PLC, Allergan PLC, Neurocrine Biosciences Inc., BlackThorn Therapeutics Inc., Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc., Axsome Therapeutics Inc., Luye Pharma Group, BioLite Inc., BrainsWay Ltd., Neumora Therapeutics Inc., Chase Therapeutics Corporation, SAGE Therapeutics Inc., Arrivo Bioventures LLC, Relmada Therapeutics Inc., Fabre-Kramer Pharmaceuticals Inc., Vistagen Therapeutics Inc.

North America was the largest region in the major depressive disorder market in 2024. The regions covered in major depressive disorder report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the major depressive disorder market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The major depressive disorder market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as teletherapy, integrated care, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness-based therapy and residential treatment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The major depressive disorder market also includes sales of monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants and mirtazapine. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

Major depressive disorder, often referred to as clinical depression, is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in daily activities. These symptoms can disrupt essential aspects of life, such as sleep, appetite, and work performance, extending beyond typical mood fluctuations and profoundly affecting a person's thoughts, emotions, behavior, and overall well-being. Managing major depressive disorder involves various medical interventions to promote an individual's emotional health.

The key treatments for major depressive disorder encompass psychotherapy, medications, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and other therapeutic approaches. Psychotherapy involves the guidance of a trained mental health professional who assists individuals or groups in addressing emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. The diagnosis of major depressive disorder can be made through physical examinations, laboratory tests, psychiatric evaluations, references to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), and other clinical methods. These interventions and evaluations are typically administered in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.

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