One of the key headlines from the data, according to BIHIMA, is the number of hearing-impaired people using hearing instruments, which has risen to 53%. This is an increase of 12% over the last 10 years, demonstrating how the industry is reaching a greater number of people, however, there is still “much to do if we are to positively impact all those in need.”
Imposed measures of social distancing and lockdowns severely impact the hearing healthcare market. The entire hearing eco-system, from independent hearing care professionals to larger players and component suppliers, are being hit hard by the pandemic.
In 2017, the six EHIMA members who are the world’s largest and leading hearing instrument manufacturers sold 15.05 million hearing aids in total. Compared to the previous year, sales grew by 5.7%.
