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Global Telemedicine Market 2026: size, data and top companies

Teleconsultations made up 13% of all doctor consultations in 2023, on average across 22 countries with comparable data, and more than 25% in Denmark, Estonia, Israel, Portugal and Sweden.

25% of doctor consultations

Teleconsultations were more than 25% of doctor consultations in Denmark, Estonia, Israel

1.0teleconsultations per patient per year

Remote doctor consultations averaged 1.0 per patient per year in 2023

2.8teleconsultations per patient per year

Israel had the highest use of teleconsultations among the countries tracked in 2023

Large providers include Teladoc Health, with $605.1 million of revenue in the third quarter of 2026, and Hims & Hers, with about $753 million in the second quarter.

ChartDoctor teleconsultations per patient per year, average of tracked countries
Doctor teleconsultations per patient per year, average of tracked countries00.511.52019: 0.5 teleconsultations per patient0.520192021: 1.3 teleconsultations per patient1.320212023: 1 teleconsultations per patient12023

Why this market is moving now

  • Remote consultations settled at 1.0 per patient per year in 2023, well above the 0.5 seen in 2019.
  • Teladoc Health's international revenue rose 7% in the first nine months of 2026 while its US revenue fell 6%.
  • Ping An Good Doctor's AI Doctor service reached nearly 12 million users in 2025.

Key figures

Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.

FigureValueYearCite
Teleconsultations made up 13% of all doctor consultations in 2023, on average across 22 countries with comparable data.13 % of doctor consultations2023
Teleconsultations were more than 25% of doctor consultations in Denmark, Estonia, Israel, Portugal and Sweden in 2023, but very low in Chile, Germany, Greece and Korea.25 % of doctor consultations (more than)2023
Remote doctor consultations averaged 1.0 per patient per year in 2023, down from 1.3 in 2021 and up from 0.5 in 2019.1.0 teleconsultations per patient per year2023
Israel had the highest use of teleconsultations among the countries tracked in 2023, at 2.8 per patient per year.2.8 teleconsultations per patient per year2023
Teladoc Health's revenue was $605.1 million in the third quarter of 2026, down 3% on a year earlier.605.1 USD million2026
Teladoc Health's international revenue rose 7% to $357.8 million in the first nine months of 2026, while its US revenue fell 6%.357.8 USD million2026
Hims & Hers revenue was about $753 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 38% on a year earlier.753 USD million2026
Hims & Hers had nearly 2.9 million subscribers at the end of June 2026, up 19% on a year earlier.2.9 million subscribers2026
Ping An Good Doctor's total revenue was RMB 5.47 billion in 2025, up 13.7% on 2024.5.47 RMB billion2025
Ping An Good Doctor's AI Doctor service had nearly 12 million users in 2025.12 million annual users2025

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Companies to watch

Teladoc Health

Virtual care company with third-quarter 2026 revenue of $605.1 million.

Hims & Hers

Online health and wellness platform with nearly 2.9 million subscribers in mid-2026.

Ping An Good Doctor

Online health platform listed in Hong Kong with 2025 revenue of RMB 5.47 billion.

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Frequently asked questions

How common is telemedicine worldwide?

In 2023, 13% of doctor consultations were teleconsultations on average across 22 countries with comparable data. Patients had about 1.0 remote consultation per year.

Which countries use telemedicine the most?

Teleconsultations were more than 25% of doctor consultations in Denmark, Estonia, Israel, Portugal and Sweden in 2023. Israel had the highest rate, at 2.8 per patient per year.

Which companies lead in telemedicine?

Teladoc Health had revenue of $605.1 million in Q3 2026. Hims & Hers had about $753 million in Q2 2026. Ping An Good Doctor had revenue of RMB 5.47 billion in 2025.

Is telemedicine use still growing after the pandemic?

Remote consultations averaged 0.5 per patient per year in 2019, rose to 1.3 in 2021 and settled at 1.0 in 2023.

How many people pay for online care subscriptions?

Hims & Hers had nearly 2.9 million subscribers at the end of June 2026, up 19% on a year earlier.

How is AI used in telemedicine?

Ping An Good Doctor's AI Doctor service had nearly 12 million users in 2025.

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