How big is the Wheelchair Market | Industry Trends & Growth Insights 2025

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Code: MTA9804

Publication Date: Oct 2025

What is the size of Wheelchair Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Wheelchair Market was valued at USD 6.2 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 8.9 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.20% during the forecast period (2025-2031).

The main drivers of this growth are the increasing prevalence of mobility impairments, rising demand for advanced assistive devices, and the availability of innovative wheelchair designs that enhance user comfort, independence, and accessibility across healthcare and personal use settings.

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Growth Factors for Wheelchair Industry

The rising ageing population is driving demand for mobility assistance solutions.
Increasing cases of accidents and disabilities necessitate wheelchair use.
Advancements in powered and smart wheelchair technologies.
Expanding healthcare infrastructure and rehabilitation services.
Growing adoption of lightweight and customised wheelchair models.

Wheelchair Market Trends

The Wheelchair Market trends reflect higher adoption for electric wheelchairs and smart wheelchairs, which are sensor-based, connected and autonomous systems. The lightweight manual wheelchairs developed using advanced materials like carbon fibre are gaining interest. The demand for foldable and portable wheelchairs is growing, especially for users in urban living conditions.

Rehabilitation centres and hospitals are increasing their fleet of powered wheelchairs, while e-commerce marketplaces are increasing their significance as sales channels for wheelchairs. Providing patient-centred designs that focus on comfort and sustainability is driving innovation in wheelchair products while also providing crucial information to facilitate purchasing decisions.

Emerging Developments in the Wheelchair Market

The Wheelchair Market developments also reflect heightened interest and investment toward AI-enabled assistive technologies, such as voice-controlled and autonomous wheelchair use. Companies are focused on providing modular products that allow the user to customise based on their needs. Manufacturers are also using eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient batteries to provide sustainable products.

Partnerships with healthcare providers are establishing new distribution channels to expand their customer base. Subscription programs for maintenance and accessories are on the rise, and start-ups are emerging within the market to provide innovative solutions driven by technology to increase access and affordability in disadvantaged markets.