Software as Medical Device Market Overview, Growth, Trends, Analysis, Research Report (2021-2031)

Software as Medical Device Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Device Type (PCs/Laptop, Smartphones/Tablets, Wearable Devices), Application (Screening and Diagnosis, Monitoring and Alerting, Disease Management), Deployment Type (Cloud, On-Premise), and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPRE00010198
  • Category : Medical Device
  • No. of Pages : 150
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Software as a Medical Device Market Growth Report to 2031

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The software as medical device market size is projected to reach US$ 93.08 billion by 2031 from US$ 30.17 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 15.1% during 2023–2031. The increasing number of wearable medical devices is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Software as Medical Device Market Analysis

In recent years, software as a Medical Device (SaMD) has become a vital tool in the healthcare arsenal, and its growth is likely to accelerate in 2023. Factors like SaMD and other digital solutions are reshaping patient-provider interactions and revealing the power of data sharing, collection, and tracking. Other factors like the increasing prevalence of Virtual First Care, or V1C to the forefront, allowing healthcare providers to deliver care without risking physical contact. Thus, making remote diseases manageable.

Software as Medical Device Market Overview

Mexico is focused on advancing healthcare digitalization by encouraging more incorporation of software-based digital solutions in its infrastructure. The country is growing at an unprecedented rate. Within the past few decades, the Mexican government has put forth an ambitious initiative to improve the overall quality of healthcare by implementing digital tools in its healthcare settings. The development in overall digital healthcare in the country will also likely promote the market's growth and offer a conducive scenario over the years to come. Furthermore, Mexico’s geriatric population of 60 years and above would increase from 6.3% in 2010 to 23% by 2050. Thus, such factors as the rising geriatric population are expected to increase demand in the coming decade.

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Software as Medical Device Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 18,488.00 Million in 2019
Market Size Value byUS$ 86,451.62 Million by 2027
Growth rateCAGR of 21.9% from 2020-2027
Forecast Period2020-2027
Base Year2020
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Software as Medical Device Market Drivers and Opportunities

FDA Issues New Draft Guidance on SaMD to Favor Market

A recently released draft guidance update is clarifying and streamlining the process. According to the new guidance document, the Software as a Medical Device was classified into Clinical Decision Support Software (CDSS) and Patient Decision Support Software (PDS) for both the patients and caregivers. These classification rules consider several factors, including the degree of invasiveness in the body, duration of contact, body system affected, and local versus systemic effects. The draft guidance update is also an indication of increased SaMD development.

Developing regions with Emerging Economies

With the rise in the economy and per capita income of the people in emerging economies, the growth for enhanced medical services is also increasing. The growth of the medical industry is experienced due to the increasing automatization of healthcare services. The global market players consider the region for their business expansions in the emerging nations, which is further expected to grow the Software as Medical Device (SaMD) market during the forecast period. According to the Kingdom’s Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), it is estimated that most (54%) Saudi consumers use technology to manage their health, 40% use health apps on mobile devices, and the rest 14% use wearable technology.

Software as Medical Device Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the software as medical device market analysis are device type, application, and deployment type.

  • Based on device type, the software as medical device market is divided into PCs/laptop, smartphones/tablets, and wearable devices. The PCs/laptop segment held a larger market share in 2023.
  • By application, the market is segmented into screening and diagnosis, monitoring and alerting, and disease management. The screening and diagnostics segment held the largest share of the market in 2023.
  • In terms of deployment type, the market is bifurcated into cloud and on-premises. The cloud segment held the largest share of the market in 2023.

Software as Medical Device Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the Software as Medical Device market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

North America has dominated the market. The penetration of artificial intelligent, machine learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP) and its application in digital healthcare is likely to be accountable for the dominance of the market. Furthermore, presence of key market leaders contribution novel solutions for diagnostic and remote supervising of patients through smartphone and laptop based software solutions are also creating a rise in demand for these solutions as they are easy to operate, understand and analyse health conditions thereby creating a rise their demand. Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow with the highest CAGR in the coming years.

Software as Medical Device Market Report Scope

Software as Medical Device Market News and Recent Developments

The software as medical device market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the software as medical device market are listed below:

  • CompliancePath and Ideagen have entered into a Product Validation partnership to extend their on-going validation accelerator program to include all life science-related software products. (Source: CompliancePath, Press Release, April 2020)
  • US-based STAT Health company introduced a 24/7 in-ear wearable general wellness product that measures blood flow to. (Source: STAT Health, Press Release, June 2023)

Software as Medical Device Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Software as Medical Device Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

  • Software as Medical Device market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • Software as Medical Device market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
  • Software as Medical Device market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the Software as Medical Device market
  • Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Device Type , Application , Deployment Type , and Geography

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


Which region dominated the Software as Medical Device market in 2023?

North America held the largest market for Software as Medical Device. The growth of the region is attributed to continuous rise in the use of Software as Medical Device, innovations in software designs, and increasing awareness among people regarding the benefits for digital healthcare applications.

What are the driving factors impacting the Software as Medical Device market?

The driving factors are increasing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) & connected devices in healthcare and the advantages offered by Software as Medical Device (SaMD).

What are the future trends of the Software as Medical Device market?

Increasing number of wearable medical devices is likely to remain key trends in the market.

Which are the leading players operating in the Software as Medical Device market?

S3 Connected Health, BrightInsight, Inc. and CompliancePath are among the top players operating in the Software as Medical Device market.

What would be the estimated value of the Software as Medical Device market by 2031?

The software as medical device market size is projected to reach US$ 93.08 billion by 2031.

What is the expected CAGR of the Software as Medical Device market?

The market is expected to register a CAGR of 15.1% during 2023–2031.

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  1. Data Collection and Secondary Research:

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Primary research involves email interactions and telephone interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to:

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Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.

  1. Data Analysis:

Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.

  • 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:

We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.

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  • 3.4 Developing Base Number:

Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.

  1. Data Triangulation and Final Review:

The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.

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