E-learning has gained ground worldwide in schools and businesses.
However, many need help understanding the e-learning market, its challenges, or even trending platforms for e-learning.
So, in this piece, I highlight the statistics, facts, and trends in e-learning for students, teachers, and other stakeholders.
7 Key E-Learning Statistics (Editor’s Pick)
- In 2022, the global e-learning market was valued at $235.5 billion.
- In 2021, 57% of surveyed online learners lived around 75 miles from their campuses.
- 30% of students in 2021 disliked the heavy workloads of e-learning.
- Almost 40% of Russian e-learners dropped at least one course in 2022.
- The United States had the most (17.3 million) e-learners on Coursera in 2021.
- In 2022, 49% of respondents in the UK chose Duolingo as the top online education service.
- 20% of e-learning students in 2021 felt their online programs were better than physical programs.
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E-Learning Market & Financials Statistics
1. In 2022, the global e-learning market was valued at $235.5 billion.
It was expected to reach $648.6 billion in 2030, with a CAGR of 13.5% over seven years.
2. In 2021, 89% of all online course prices were $350 or lesser.
The average course price was $137 out of 132,009 course sales observed in the survey sample.
3. The global corporate e-learning market was worth $22.5 billion in 2021.
Estimates suggest the market will reach $44.6 billion in 2028 with a CAGR of 10.5%.
4. Projections peg E-learning platform revenue at $57.42 billion for 2023.
While there will be 900 million users of these platforms by 2027.
E-Learning Students and Schools Statistics
5. 70% of e-learners in 2021 leaned towards back-to-back courses to facilitate completion time.
While 30% preferred short breaks in between classes.
6. 30% of e-learning students in 2021 took courses to achieve personal growth.
26% were more interested in career advancement, while 25% were learning online for better job prospects.
| Major Factors for E-Learning | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Achieving personal growth | 30 |
| Career advancement | 26 |
| Better job prospects | 25 |
| Securing a first professional job | 25 |
| Salary increment | 22 |
7. 42% of e-learning graduates in 2021 got salary boosts after their degrees.
38% started their career, 31% got a new job, and 28% got promoted at their current roles.
| Events After Acquiring E-Degree | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Salary increment | 42 |
| Started a career | 38 |
| Got a new job | 31 |
| Got promoted at work | 28 |
| Gained more confidence at work | 23 |
| Became more responsible at work | 23 |
| Had more marketable skills | 22 |
| Switched careers | 20 |
| Met business requirements | 12 |
| None | 7 |
| Others | 1 |
8. 51% of students in 2021 enjoyed the faster time e-learning programs took to complete.
While 85% enjoyed these programs’ flexibility, 78% liked their convenience.
9. 20% of e-learning students in 2021 felt their online programs were better than physical programs.
45% of students felt online, and on-ground programs were the same.
Conversely, 24% preferred on-ground programs to online programs.
The final 11% were not sure.
10. 15% of surveyed students in 2021 felt employers found online programs more credible than on-campus programs.
49% felt employers did not see a difference in credibility between online and on-campus. Another 18% felt employers found the on-campus programs more credible than online programs, while 17% were unsure.
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11. In 2021, 32% of e-learners graduates were “very likely” to enroll in a physical university/academic institution.
31% were “likely” to enroll, 17% were neither “likely nor unlikely” to register, 8% were “unlikely,” and 18% were “very unlikely.”
12. 24% of 2021 surveyed online learners spent less than two weeks searching for online classes and completing their applications.
Another 24% spent two to four weeks on the same tasks, while 18% spent five to eight weeks.
| Weeks Spent | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| <2 weeks | 24 |
| 2-4 weeks | 24 |
| 5-8 weeks | 18 |
| 9-12 weeks | 11 |
| 4-6 months | 8 |
| 7-12 months | 6 |
| >12 months | 5 |
| Did not apply yet | 4 |
13. In 2021, 87% of e-learning students preferred to have various program start dates to start earlier.
13% preferred to have fewer start dates and classes with more coursemates.
14. 65% of e-learners in 2021 wanted the flexibility of picking their course lineup.
While 35% preferred to be in a locked-up cohort program or course plan.
15. 68% of students would prefer online programs with no scheduling format.
In the 2021 survey, 32% preferred online programs with a scheduling format where students had to be online at once to take live classes.
16. In 2021, 70% of e-learners preferred taking courses with no in-between breaks to accelerate their program completion time.
While 30% would choose breaks in between their courses.
17. 76% of e-learners in 2021 preferred online programs with no required on-campus visitations.
While 24% would select online programs with required (but short) on-campus visitations (2-7 days).
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18. 64% of e-learners chose mobile devices over laptops to check grades, assignments, due dates, or course schedules.
While 47% preferred mobiles to communicate with professors, 39% used the same device to communicate with other students in 2021.
| Reasons for Choosing Mobile Devices Over Laptops in E-Learning | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Checking grades, assignments, due dates, or course schedule | 64 |
| Communicating with professors | 47 |
| Communicating with other students | 39 |
| Going through digital readings | 36 |
| Completing multimedia learning | 32 |
19. 69% of e-learners in a 2021 survey would “very likely” consider one course over another for a scholarship.
While 71% would do so for a tuition discount, and 63% would pass up a course for one with free or no textbooks.
20. In 2021, 57% of surveyed online learners lived around 75 miles from their campuses.
While 28% lived 15 miles and 24% lived 100 miles from their campuses.
In contrast, 61% would search for their program in a different online school, while 14% of the surveyed 2021 bunch would apply for a different online program in the same school. The remaining 4% would not enroll.
22. University of Arkansas at Little Rock was the best US e-learning institution in 2022, with a 54% online enrollment rate.
Franklin University was ranked second with an 80% enrollment in e-learning, and Brenau University came third (60% enrollment).
| University in the U.S. | % of Online Enrollment |
|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 54 |
| Franklin University | 80 |
| Brenau University | 60 |
| Franciscan University of Steubenville | 43 |
| Ozark Christian College | 28 |
| Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis | 41 |
23. 16% of U.S. respondents in a 2022 survey worried about the quality of online instruction and academic support they get compared to on-premises campuses.
25% cared about balancing their school with work, family, and household activities.
| Concerns About E-Learning | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Quality of online instruction and academic support | 16 |
| Balancing school with work, family, and household activities | 25 |
| Adapting to the e-learning environment | 14 |
| Being part of a learning community and/or interaction with professors and classmates | 12 |
| Challenge of using technology and software to access and participate in classes | 11 |
24. In 2021, almost 83% of primary schools in England prepared/planned to prepare work for pupils through e-learning platforms.
While 94% of secondary schools in England did the same.
E-Learning Challenges Statistics, Facts & Trends
25. 30% of students in a 2021 survey disliked the heavy workloads of e-learning.
Another 30% complained of a lack of instructor interaction, and 27% went with an increased need for self-discipline.
| Downsides of E-Learning | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Heavy workloads | 30 |
| Lack of interaction | 30 |
| Increased need for self-discipline | 27 |
| Lack of interaction with classmates | 24 |
| Lack of feedback overall | 18 |
Worsened emotional state (65%) and reduced student-teacher relations (60%) came second and third, respectively.
| Parental Concerns on E-Learning | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Social relations reduction | 75 |
| Worsened emotional state | 65 |
| Reduced student-teacher relations | 60 |
| Decrease in study motivation | 51 |
| Internet connection problems | 45 |
| Remote working issues having children at home | 41 |
| Need for parents to stay at home | 37 |
| Lack of adequate devices | 36 |
| Decline in teaching quality | 34 |
| Increased work for parents/tutors | 34 |
| Enough available space at home | 33 |
| More meal-related expenses | 24 |
27. Almost 40% of Russian e-learners dropped at least one course in 2022.
While 16% did not finish a lot of courses they enrolled in.
E-Learning Demographics Statistics, Facts & Trends
28. 31% of online students surveyed in 2021 were the first to attend college in their families.
While 69% were not first-generation college students.
29. The United States had the most (17.3 million) e-learners on Coursera in 2021.
This was followed by India (13.6 million e-learners) and Mexico (4.8 million e-learners).
E-Learning Platforms Statistics, Facts & Trends
30. As of 2021, Coursera had 92 million registered e-learners.
These e-learners were responsible for 189 million course enrollments and 2.2 million enrollments in entry-level and professional certificate courses.
While GetCourse (almost 281,000) was a close second.
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32. In 2022, Microsoft Teams was the most used application in Poland to give online lessons to children (71.3%) and parents (68.3%).
In second place was Zoom, used by more parents (27.6%) than children (23.2%) getting online lessons. Skype rounded up the top three, also enjoying more popularity with parents (17.5%) than children (15.4%).
33. In 2022, 49% of respondents in the UK chose Duolingo as the top online education service.
Rosetta Stone (41%) and Babbel (40%) came second and third, respectively.
| Online Education Service | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Duolingo | 49 |
| Rosetta Stone | 41 |
| Babbel | 40 |
| Skillshare | 26 |
| Udemy | 24 |
| FutureLearn | 24 |
| MasterClass | 23 |
| Coursera | 23 |
Enjoy Seamless E-Learning
These e-learning statistics, facts, and trends have drawn attention to its market, challenges, and top platforms for businesses and schools.
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