A new market report indicates strong growth for immersive technologies in healthcare, projecting the global AR and VR healthcare market to reach nearly $15 billion by 2033.

According to a newly released industry report, the global market for augmented and virtual reality in healthcare was valued at approximately $2.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to $14.9 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 19.6%.

The expansion is driven by increasing adoption of immersive technologies across several medical domains, including medical training, surgical visualization, rehabilitation, and mental health therapies. Hospitals and medical schools are increasingly integrating VR-based simulations into training programs, while AR tools are gaining traction in surgical planning and intraoperative navigation.

The report also highlights the growing convergence of XR, artificial intelligence, and telehealth platforms, which is enabling more personalized and scalable digital health solutions. As hardware becomes more accessible and software ecosystems mature, immersive technologies are expected to play a larger role in clinical workflows and patient care.



For the LSOS community, the projected market growth signals expanding opportunities for research–industry collaboration in immersive health technologies, particularly in clinical validation, digital therapeutics, and next-generation medical training platforms.

Source: PR Newswire, 2026 Link: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/virtual-and-augmented-reality-in-healthcare-market-to-reach-14-9-billion-globally-by-2033-at-19-6-cagr-302697188.html