Assistive technology market seen reaching $64.72 billion by 2030

The disabled and elderly assistive technology market is projected to grow from $48.87 billion in 2026 to $64.72 billion by 2030, driven by aging populations, homecare demand and broader access to mobility and monitoring devices. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth.

Why it matters: - Demand for assistive technology is rising as more older adults and people with disabilities seek tools that support independent living, mobility and daily activities. - The market’s growth points to wider spending on homecare, long-term care and devices that help people stay active at home and at work.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Disabled and Elderly Assistive Technology Global Market Report 2026, covering market size, trends and forecasts through 2035. - The market was valued at $45.53 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $48.87 billion in 2026. - The market is projected to climb to $64.72 billion by 2030, at a 7.3% compound annual growth rate. - A free sample report is available here. - The full report is available here.

The details: - Disabled and elderly assistive technology includes tools and systems designed to help people with disabilities and older adults complete daily tasks. - The core purpose is to reduce the gap between functional challenges and independent living. - The category includes mobility aids, ambulatory aids, wearable monitoring devices and other home-based assistive solutions. - The report links recent growth to an aging population, higher disability rates, more homecare services, greater awareness of assistive devices and better access to mobility aids. - Future growth drivers include more elderly people, a preference for aging at home, stronger demand for help with daily activities, expanded elderly care infrastructure and rising long-term care spending. - The report highlights a shift toward personalized assistive technologies and increased use of wearable devices for monitoring and safety. - The report says market analysis covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The 2026 report editions also include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based dashboards, market hotspots infographics and updated graphics and tables.

Between the lines: - The market forecast suggests assistive technology is moving from niche medical equipment toward a broader consumer and care-services category. - Employment gains among people with disabilities add another demand driver because workplace accessibility tools can expand participation in the labor force. - Bureau of Labor Statistics data released in February 2024 showed the employment-population ratio for people with disabilities rose 1.2 percentage points in 2023 to 22.5%. - North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period.

What's next: - The market is expected to keep expanding as aging-in-place, homecare and long-term care spending increase. - More product development is likely around personalized devices, mobility support and wearable safety tools. - Regional growth should continue to shift toward Asia-Pacific if demographic and care-infrastructure trends hold.

The bottom line: - Assistive technology for disabled and elderly users is becoming a bigger global market, and the biggest gains appear tied to aging populations, homecare demand and tools that help people stay independent.