Learning Management Systems (LMS) Statistics, Trends And Facts 2023

Learning management systems (LMS) have revolutionized the way we learn and educate ourselves. With their wide range of features, from tracking progress to creating personalized learning experiences, LMSs have become an essential tool for educational institutions, businesses, and individuals.

In this blog post, we’ll explore learning management systems statistics that highlight their usage, benefits, and impact on learning.

LMS Statistics

Statistics on LMS Market

Statistics	Numbers
Global LMS market value in 2021	USD 14.43 billion
Expected LMS market value by 2025	USD 30 billion
Annual growth rate of LMS market	21.1%
Number of LMS users	73.8 million
Percentage of students who prefer online learning	90%
Percentage of Fortune 500 companies using e-learning	40%
Estimated revenue generated by e-learning market in America in 2021	$120 billion
Estimated revenue generated by e-learning market in Europe by the end of 2022	N/A
Estimated revenue generated by e-learning market in Asia in 2022	34.2% CAGR
Estimated revenue generated by e-learning market in Latin America	4th highest
Estimated LMS growth rate in Africa	15.2%
Corporate-level executives and managers as primary LMS participants	65% and 35% respectively
Technology companies as percentage of LMS users	30%
Education industry as percentage of LMS users	21%

Statistics on LMS Software Adoption

Statistics	Numbers
Number of people engaged in online education in Latin America	12 million
Highest number of takers of online courses in Finland, followed by the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Spain	N/A
E-learning growth rate in Asia	17.3%
Reasons for LMS growth impediments in Africa	Lack of internet connectivity, teacher training, and online curricula

Statistics on LMS Usage

Statistics	Numbers
Long-established tech companies as percentage of LMS users	30%
Government institutions as percentage of LMS software market	2%
Real estate and nonprofits as percentage of LMS market	3% each
Other companies in LMS Market	technology-12%, manufacturing-9%, healthcare and consulting-7%, and software development companies-4%

Statistics on Benefits of E-Learning and LMS

Statistics	Numbers
Employee performance increase by allowing learning at their own pace	15 to 25%
E-learning requires less learning time than traditional classroom learning and enhances retention	40 to 60% and 25 to 60% respectively
Companies with a Comprehensive Training Program report higher revenue and profit margins	218% and 24% respectively
Percentage of organizations that believe e-learning helps keep up with change	72%

1. The North American LMS market accounted for 39.1% of the global market share in 2020 (Source: ResearchAndMarkets)
2. In 2020, the corporate LMS market size was valued at $1.5 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.4% from 2021 to 2028 (Source: Grand View Research)
3. The K-12 education sector accounts for 36% of the LMS market share, followed by higher education at 31% (Source: EdTech Review)
4. In 2020, the cloud-based LMS market accounted for 51.7% of the overall market share (Source: MarketsandMarkets)

Table 1: Statistics on MOOC Platforms

Item	Data
Number of universities offering MOOC-based degrees	Around 900
Number of courses added by end of 2018	2,000
Leading MOOC providers	Coursera, edX, XuetangX
Number of registered users for Coursera	37 million
Number of registered users for edX	18 million
Number of registered users for XuetangX	14 million
Total number of MOOCs launched or announced in 2019	13,500
Total number of courses launched by 450 universities	2,500
Percentage of technology-related courses launched in 2019	19.8%
Percentage of business-related courses launched in 2019	19.7%

Table 2: Statistics on Mobile Learning

Item	Data
Value of mobile learning market in 2020	$27.32 billion
Projected CAGR of mobile learning market from 2020 to 2027	36.45%
Percentage of learners more motivated to learn using mobile devices	70%
Percentage of learners who think they can easily apply what they have learned using mobile devices	29%
Percentage of mobile learners who are more engaged with learning modules accessed via mobile devices	72%
Percentage of smartphone users using mobile devices to access organizational training materials	30%

Table 3: Statistics on Personalized Learning Experience

Item	Data
Percentage of educators who see personalized learning as a promising idea	25%
Percentage of educators who perceive personalized learning as a transformative approach to improve the K-12 curriculum	21%
Percentage of teachers who see personalized learning as a passing fad	11%
Percentage of teachers who have no knowledge of personalized learning	10%
Percentage of surveyed teachers who see personalized learning as a threat to public education	8%

Table 4: Statistics on LXP

Item	Data
Value of LXP market in 2020	$200 million
Projected growth of LXP market in the next three years	$15.7 billion

LMS Facts:

1. In the US, the adoption of LMSs in K-12 schools increased from 35% in 2010 to 90% in 2019 (Source: EdTech Review)
2. The top three features of LMSs used by K-12 schools are course management, grading and assessment, and content management (Source: EdTech Magazine)
3. In 2020, the global LMS market was dominated by the top five vendors, who accounted for over 40% of the market share (Source: Technavio)
4. The LMS market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.6% from 2021 to 2028, driven by the increasing adoption of e-learning in the region (Source: Grand View Research)
5. In 2020, the global LMS market was dominated by the English language, with English-based LMSs accounting for over 70% of the market share (Source: MarketsandMarkets)

LMS Benefits:

1. LMSs provide a flexible and accessible learning environment, allowing learners to access educational materials from anywhere and at any time.
2. LMSs can track learner progress and provide real-time feedback, helping educators tailor their teaching methods to better meet the needs of individual learners.
3. The use of LMSs can result in significant cost savings for educational institutions, reducing the need for physical textbooks and classroom space.
4. LMSs can provide a centralized platform for course materials, making it easier for educators to create and manage content.
5. The use of LMSs can result in higher learner engagement and retention rates, leading to improved learning outcomes.

LMS Trends:

1. The use of AI and machine learning algorithms is becoming increasingly important in LMSs, allowing for personalized learning experiences and intelligent content recommendations.
2. Microlearning, or the delivery of content in small, digestible chunks, is becoming more popular in LMSs, as it allows for more flexible and tailored learning experiences.
3. Mobile learning is gaining traction, with LMSs providing mobile-friendly interfaces and mobile apps to support learning on-the-go.
4. Social learning, or the use of social media tools to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing, is becoming more common in LMSs.

LMS Usage Statistics

1. According to a report by Technavio, the global LMS market is expected to grow by $14.04 billion from 2021 to 2025, with a CAGR of over 21%.
2. The number of LMS vendors has grown from 50 in 2000 to over 700 in 2021.
3. In a survey conducted by Brandon Hall Group, 86% of respondents said that they use an LMS for training and development.
4. The most common use of LMSs is for compliance training, with 91% of respondents using LMSs for this purpose, according to a report by Talented Learning.
5. In the same report by Talented Learning, 67% of respondents said they use an LMS for extended enterprise training.
6. In the Brandon Hall Group survey, 77% of respondents said that their LMS is cloud-based.
7. The same survey also found that 70% of organizations are looking to change their current LMS in the next two years.
8. In a survey by eLearning Industry, 68% of employees prefer to learn at work through videos.
9. According to the same survey, 44% of employees think that the lack of time for training is the biggest barrier to learning at work.
10. A report by Fosway Group found that 48% of LMS users are dissatisfied with their system’s analytics and reporting capabilities.

LMS Benefits Statistics

11. A study by IBM found that participants learned 5 times more material with eLearning without increasing time spent in training.
12. According to a report by TalentLMS, eLearning can increase information retention rates by up to 60%.
13. In the same report, 72% of respondents said that using an LMS has improved their access to learning materials.
14. A study by Brandon Hall Group found that companies using an LMS have 26% higher revenue per employee and are 34% more likely to have employees who are confident in their job skills.
15. According to a report by Docebo, 90% of organizations believe that implementing an LMS has positively impacted their ability to meet learning goals.
16. In the same report by Docebo, 87% of organizations believe that an LMS has positively impacted their ability to meet business goals.
17. A study by Skillsoft found that organizations using an LMS had a 43% increase in employee retention.
18. According to a report by eLearning Industry, 42% of companies have seen an increase in revenue after implementing an LMS.
19. The same report also found that 52% of organizations using an LMS saw an increase in productivity.
20. In a survey by Brandon Hall Group, 70% of respondents said that their LMS has improved their ability to track learner progress.

Table 1: LMS Market Growth

Year	Market Size (in billions)	Compound Annual Growth Rate
2018	$9.2	–
2021	$15.72	–
2023	$22.4	19.6%
2025	$28.1	–

Table 2: Corporate LMS Market Size

Year	Market Size (in billions)	Compound Annual Growth Rate
2020	$12.48	23%
2020-2024	–	23%

Table 3: LMS Software Market Share in US Higher Education

LMS Platform	Market Share
Canvas	28%
Blackboard	28%

Table 4: LMS Adoption in North America

LMS Platform	Enrollees (2019)	CAGR	Market Share
Canvas	19,238,279	4%	35%
Moodle	11,289,190	–	–
Blackboard	10,566,791	–	–

Table 5: E-Learning Market in Latin America

Year	Revenue (in billions)	CAGR	No. of Online Students
2016	$2.1	14%	12 million
2023	$3.0	–	–