Global Online Education Market Projected to Reach $239 Billion by 2027, Coursera Tops 113 Million Students

On September 25, 2026, a statistical report indicated that the global online education market is anticipated to grow to $239 billion by 2027, rising from $166 billion in 2023, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%. The largest segment, online university education, accounted for $103 billion in 2023. The U.S. dominates this market with revenues exceeding $74 billion, while China reported $61 billion in 2020 and Russia over $183 million in 2021. Chinese University MOOC/iCourse holds a 14% market share. By 2027, it is estimated that around 1 billion students will be engaged in online learning. Coursera boasts over 113 million students, and Duolingo earned $369.5 million in 2022. In the U.S., 75% of undergraduates enrolled in at least one distance education course during fall 2021.