Market Size of Active Wheelchair Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| CAGR | 4.40 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
Major Players
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Active Wheelchair Market Analysis
The active wheelchair market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period of 2022-2027.
The healthcare system has witnessed enormous challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. All outpatient treatments were postponed or restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the risk of viral transmission as most chronic pain therapies were regarded as non-urgent. There was a huge barrier for people with disabilities in accessing healthcare services and information. Also, they had a higher risk of suffering from depression because of the social distancing and associated isolation protocols, thereby having a profound impact on the market studied.
The active wheelchairs are utilized by physically active people to help in their day-to-day activities. These are highly beneficial than conventional wheelchairs in that they can be used even by people in sports. The ease of use and high technological growth that helps cater to the needs of the user are expected to support the growth of the market. Active wheelchairs also constitute a major portion of sports wheelchairs. The increase in awareness and the rising interest in disability sports are anticipated to drive the market.
As per the data from the World Bank, the number of people above the age of 65 was 723.18 million as of 2020. The rise in the geriatric population and the increasing government initiatives for the betterment of the geriatric population are expected to improve the growth of the market.
The IDF Diabetes Atlas Tenth edition by the International Diabetes Federation showed that around 537 million adults are affected by diabetes as of 2021. The number of cases is projected to rise to 643 million by 2030 and to 783 million by 2045. Diabetic people who have foot complaints related to neuropathy such as ulcers and poor circulation may be advised for amputation. Such patients are most likely to opt for assistive mobility technology, which is expected to drive the expansion of the market.
Alzheimer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death by diseases in the world, as reported by the World Health Organization. The number of people affected by Alzheimer's in the United States in 2020 was 56 million, according to the 2020 Alzheimer's disease facts and figures report published by the Alzheimer's Association. The number is projected to grow to 88 million by 2050. The rapid upsurge in the number of cases is anticipated to boost the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Several initiatives by government organizations focusing on the availability and accessibility of wheelchairs to disabled persons help in the expansion of the active wheelchair market. For instance, in the United Kingdom, the NHS provides wheelchair services to the disabled, and the organization holds responsibility for the service and maintenance of the wheelchairs. In middle-income countries such as India, the rate of selling wheelchairs is relatively low due to their high cost. In February 2022, the Indian government's Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities created Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances to provide grants-in-aid for the distribution of motorized tricycles and wheelchairs. The growing initiatives established by governments are expected to propel the growth of the active wheelchair market.
