Key Takeaways
- 4 in 10 U.S. adults (41%) say they have used at least one complementary health approach (including meditation, chiropractic, massage) in the past 12 months
- 76% of U.S. adults agree that it is important to support the mental health of people in their community
- 32% of U.S. adults report they used at least one fitness/exercise program for health in the past 12 months
- The global wellness market size was estimated at $4.5 trillion in 2021
- The global wellness market is projected to reach $7.0 trillion by 2025
- The global wellness tourism market was valued at $817.4 billion in 2022
- In 2024, U.S. consumers spent $62.5 billion on online health and personal care shopping
- In 2024, global digital ad spending is projected to exceed $600 billion
- In 2024, U.S. social network ad spending is projected to reach $70.4 billion
- The U.S. FTC obtained $1.6 billion in refunds/penalties in 2023, which includes consumer protection enforcement that affects health/wellness marketing claims
- The FTC has brought enforcement actions for “deceptive weight loss” claims against marketers, totaling hundreds of cases (example: LASH 2016 refund action)
- FDA regulations state dietary supplement labeling cannot claim to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease
- In 2023, consumers spent about $1.3 trillion on health and wellness categories in the U.S. (broad estimate)
- U.S. consumers spent $575.3 billion on preventive wellness goods/services in 2019 (GWI U.S. wellness economy)
- Global wellness economy is split across categories like healthy eating, fitness, spa, wellness tourism; example of spa services size estimate: $128.2 billion in 2022
Wellness marketing thrives as consumers prioritize mental health, trust, personalization.
Consumer Demand & Adoption
Consumer Demand & Adoption Interpretation
Market Size & Growth
Market Size & Growth Interpretation
Digital Marketing & Media
Digital Marketing & Media Interpretation
Regulations, Claims & Compliance
Regulations, Claims & Compliance Interpretation
Channel Performance & Spend
Channel Performance & Spend Interpretation
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