Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Software Market Report 2025

This Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Software market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The social emotional learning (SEL) software market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.35 billion in 2024 to $2.94 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing productivity in education, the need for social and emotional development, increasing self-awareness, increasing participation and achievement, and initial programs and pilot projects.

The social emotional learning (SEL) software market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the adoption of distance education solutions, government initiatives and funding, the expansion of video and audio features, a focus on behavioral skills improvement, and diverse product offerings. Major trends in the forecast period include data tracking and analytics, gamification, a focus on equity and inclusion, real-time feedback and communication tools, and awareness of mental health.

The increasing recognition of mental health is expected to drive the expansion of the social emotional learning (SEL) software market in the coming years. Mental health encompasses a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This rising awareness is largely attributed to the growing prevalence of mental health conditions, efforts to reduce stigma, and the acknowledgment that mental well-being is essential for overall health and quality of life. SEL software aimed at mental health supports individuals in developing crucial emotional and social skills that foster resilience and well-being. For example, a May 2024 poll by the American Psychiatric Association, a U.S.-based organization of psychiatrists, revealed that 43% of adults report feeling more anxious in 2024 than the previous year, up from 37% in 2023 and 32% in 2022. As a result, the growing focus on mental health is fueling the growth of the SEL software market.

Leading companies in the social-emotional learning (SEL) software market are focusing on creating innovative solutions, such as virtual learning courses, to deliver foundational education on the subject to a wide audience. A virtual learning course is an online educational program that enables students to access content and engage in learning activities remotely via digital platforms. For example, in January 2023, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), a U.S.-based organization, launched An Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning, an online course. This course provides foundational knowledge about the core competencies of SEL, featuring interactive modules, real-world applications, and strategies for integrating SEL practices into educational environments, aiming to support both personal and academic development for students.

In February 2024, CentralReach, LLC, a U.S.-based company focused on software solutions for the healthcare sector, acquired SILAS for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is designed to strengthen CentralReach's educational offerings, particularly for students with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. SILAS, a U.S.-based provider, specializes in social and emotional learning (SEL) and behavior management solutions.

Major companies operating in the social emotional learning (SEL) software market are Imagine Learning LLC, Panorama Education Inc., Nearpod Inc., EverFi Inc., Second Step, ClassDojo Inc., Committee for Children, NoRedInk Corporation, Kognito Interactive Inc., SchoolMint Inc., Everyday Speech Inc., Move This World Inc., Evolution Labs Inc., Aperture Education LLC, Illuminate Education Inc., Emotional ABCs, Brighten Learning, Inner Explorer Inc., Positive Action Inc., Taproot Learning Inc., BASE Education LLC, Hapara Inc., Edutopia, Peekapak Inc.

North America was the largest region in the social emotional learning (SEL) software market in 2023. The regions covered in the social emotional learning (SEL) software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the social emotional learning (SEL) software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Social-emotional learning (SEL) software consists of digital tools and platforms designed to support the development of social and emotional skills, especially in students. SEL software employs interactive resources to promote emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and interpersonal skills through engaging lessons, assessments, and personalized feedback.

The primary components of SEL software are solutions and services. Solutions refer to the specific programs and tools aimed at enhancing emotional intelligence, social skills, and mental well-being. SEL software is offered through web-based and mobile application platforms and is used by various end-users, including K-12 education, higher education, corporate and workplace settings, and others.

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The social emotional learning (SEL) software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as subscription services, licensing fees, professional development, custom content, and consulting services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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