Market Size of Global Pediatric Drugs Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 130.37 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 194.77 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 8.36 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Pediatric Drugs Market Analysis
The Global Pediatric Drugs Market size is estimated at USD 130.37 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 194.77 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.36% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the global pediatric drug market. In the business world, the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented economic uncertainty. While some businesses are relatively insulated due to low exposure, many others have been unable to avoid the pandemic's effects and are experiencing financial hardship. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent public health guidance to reduce the spread of the disease have wide-reaching implications for children's health and wellbeing. Pediatric emergency departments (EDs) have rapidly adapted the provision of care in response to the pandemic.
The major factors attributing to the growth of the pediatric drugs market are a rise in the birth rate compared to previous years and the increased volume of fatal pediatric cases, which are leading to even deaths due to various diseases, viral infections, GI disorders, lung cancers, and malnutrition. According to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) 2020 Report, 5.0 million children under five were expected to die by 2020. In 2020, this translated to 13,800 children under five dying each day. Infectious diseases such as pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria, and preterm birth and intrapartum complications continue to be the leading causes of death among children under the age of five worldwide. Hence, deaths among children under age five demand efficient treatment. The rise in prevalence of renal or pulmonary dysfunctions following hematopoietic stem-cell transplantations (HSCT) due to defective or low immunity results in the growth of the global pediatric drugs market.
