Summary:
EHIMA reports a 4% increase in hearing aid sales in 2024, reflecting growing global awareness and access to professional hearing care.
Key Takeaways:
- Rising Demand: A total of 22.69 million hearing aids were sold by EHIMA members in 2024, continuing a positive growth trend.
- Health Awareness: The increase highlights greater public prioritization of hearing health and early intervention efforts.
- Improved Access: Sales growth also indicates better access to audiological care and the role of hearing aids in supporting healthy aging.
The European Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (EHIMA) has announced the consolidated sales figures of its member companies for the year 2024. The data reveals a continued upward trend in demand for professionally fitted hearing instruments, signaling increasing awareness of hearing health and the benefits of modern hearing technologies.
According to EHIMA’s latest data, member companies collectively sold 22.69 million hearing aids in 2024, marking a 4% increase compared to 2023. According to the organization, this growth underscores the ongoing efforts to address hearing loss through early intervention and accessible audiological care.
“We are pleased to see a continued rise in the uptake of hearing instruments, which confirms that people are increasingly prioritizing their hearing health,” says Peter Karlströmer, the newly elected president of EHIMA. “Our member companies remain committed to innovating for better hearing and supporting public health initiatives that promote early diagnosis and treatment.”
EHIMA represents the world’s leading manufacturers of hearing instruments. All EHIMA member companies are dedicated to high-quality solutions that are fitted by hearing care professionals to meet individual needs. The consistent sales growth also reflects improved access to hearing care services in many regions and the increasing role of hearing devices in promoting healthy aging.
About EHIMA
The European Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (EHIMA) comprises the world’s major manufacturers of hearing instruments. EHIMA’s mission is to advance better hearing through the development of sophisticated hearing systems and collaboration with hearing care professionals.
