OTT Market

OTT Market Overview

OTT Market is projected to grow from USD 71.11 billion in 2025 to USD 266.31 billion by 2034, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.80% during the forecast period (2025 - 2034). Additionally, the market size for OTT Market was valued at USD 61.40 billion in 2024.

A growing number of consumers, limited genre options, internet penetration, increased device availability, and overall cost reductions are the key market drivers aiding the market growth.

Figure1: OTT Market, 2025 - 2034 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

OTT Market Trends

Growing obese population is driving the market growth

Over-the-top (OTT) media services are internet-based media services distributed directly to viewers. Its global expansion has paralleled the rise of quicker internet speeds and the demand for a wider variety of media products, from sports to movies and entertainment. In many nations, especially in the West, OTT has supplanted traditional TV broadcasters as the primary source of screen-based entertainment. These services have supplanted scheduled broadcasts with programming available on demand. Over-the-top service refers to delivering movies and television programs to digital users without a cable or satellite TV subscription. Typically, OTT content is directly downloaded and viewed on demand. This content is transmitted directly over the Internet to connected devices such as PCs, tablets, smartphones, and game consoles. Over-the-top services are in their infancy and are widely recognized as a trending technology around the globe. The over-the-top market is anticipated to undergo innovative and sophisticated transformations, allowing buyers to access everything they require in a single location, thus boosting the market CAGR.

Demand for applications such as Google Hangouts, FaceTime by Apple, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms that provide user-friendly interfaces and innovative and appealing voice & video messaging services to viewers has increased over the past few years. These products have firmly established their market presence with their high-quality offerings and pervasive consumer acceptance. The inability to provide high-speed Internet is one of the factors inhibiting the market's growth in terms of sales value. To view content on OTT platforms, high-speed Internet is required. Due to the low penetration of the Internet in developing economies such as Africa and the Middle East, this is frequently impossible in outlying regions of developing nations. In addition, the rising demand for smart televisions is anticipated to present enormous opportunities for the market's development in terms of revenue. The increasing internet penetration, smart TV, smartphone, 5G infrastructure, original media content, and other factors are anticipated to provide lucrative growth opportunities for the market in the coming years. In addition, the increasing adoption of web-based applications will likely drive market expansion. In addition, rising demand for online streaming content, such as live news, movies, sports, and others, is anticipated to drive market expansion during the forecast period. Thus, such factors are driving the OTT market revenue.

OTT Market Segment Insights

OTT Type Insights

Based on type, the OTT Market segmentation includes game streaming, audio streaming, video streaming, and communication. The game streaming segment dominated the market, accounting for 40%-45% of market revenue. Companies involved in online gaming must reach out to many global customers while avoiding the prevalence of restrictions throughout the gaming experience. These businesses strive to provide a fast and secure online gaming experience, a rich media experience, and user tracking for various gaming applications.

Figure 2: OTT Market by Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

OTT Streaming Devices Insights

Based on streaming devices, the OTT Market segmentation includes smartphones and tablets, desktops and laptops, and IPTV and Consoles. The segment of smartphones and tablets is anticipated to dominate the market due to the expansion of 5G capabilities and the introduction of new smartphones. Similarly, the increasing use of smartphones and tablets to access online content is expected to contribute to the expansion of this segment.

OTT Monetization Model Insights

Based on monetization model, the OTT Market segmentation includes subscription-based, advertising-based, and transaction-Based. The subscription-based segment dominated the market in 2022. Innovative pricing, aggregation, and the accessibility of original premium content to users in the country have boosted the adoption of subscription services provided by OTT platforms.

OTT Service Verticals Insights

Based on service verticals, the OTT Market segmentation includes media and entertainment, education and learning, gaming, and service utilities. The media and entertainment category generated the most income. A growing number of consumers are carrying digital televisions in their pockets, creating an exciting opportunity for media buyers seeking to capitalize on shifting consumer trends.

OTT Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American OTT market area will dominate this market in 2022. The ever-increasing substantial funds and investments in the content creation sector are continuously driving market expansion.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 3: OTT MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Europe OTT market accounted for the second-largest market share in 2022. Over-the-top (OTT) sports content is becoming increasingly attractive. Numerous companies are entering the OTT market, as evidenced by rising investments in content acquisition across this domain. Further, the German OTT market held the largest market share, and the UK OTT market was the fastest-growing market in the European region

The Asia-Pacific OTT Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The mature utility and broadcaster industries will most likely drive market development. Due to the accelerated cannibalization of the pay-TV market, China will likely dominate the region. Asian nations such as India are prepared to witness the meteoric rise of platforms, which is anticipated to provide tremendous market expansion potential for the region. Moreover, China’s OTT market held the largest market share, and the Indian OTT market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

OTT Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are joining the streaming TV bandwagon, and the market is becoming more competitive, thereby increasing the competition for high-quality content that maintains viewers engaged. Market participants also undertake various strategic activities to expand their global footprint with important market developments. The OTT industry must offer cost-effective services to expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market.

Major players in the OTT market, including Netflix, Inc., Amazon.com Inc. (Prime Video), The Walt Disney Company (Hulu), Tencent Holdings Ltd, Roku Inc., Google LLC (YouTube), DAZN Group Limited, NBC Universal (Hayu), and PCCW Media Group (Viu).

Netflix Inc provides leisure services. The company provides original series, documentaries, and feature-length films through an internet subscription on TV, computer, and mobile devices. In addition, it offers a variety of recreational activities, video games, and other forms of entertainment. Netflix maintains a separate library of films that can be streamed instantly on subscribers' televisions, mobile devices, and computers. It acquires, produces, and licenses content, including original programming. The company markets and promotes its service through various marketing partners, including distributors of multichannel video programming, streaming entertainment providers, mobile operators, consumer electronics manufacturers, and internet service providers. It has a presence in EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Netflix's headquarters are located in Los Gatos, California.

The Walt Disney Company is a media and entertainment company. It produces and acquires television programs as well as live-action and animated films. The company owns and operates theme parks, resorts, and television networks and channels; develops and publishes books, comics, and magazines; distributes Disney-themed products; and provides an English language curriculum for Chinese children. Disney operates cable networks under the ABC brand and cable channels under the FX, Freeform, Disney, ESPN, and National Geographic brands. It owns and operates retail locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Disney's headquarters are located in Burbank, California.

Key Companies in the OTT market include

• Netflix Inc. 
• Amazon.com Inc. (Prime Video)
• The Walt Disney Company (Hulu)
• Tencent Holdings Ltd
• Roku Inc.
• Google LLC (YouTube)
• DAZN Group Limited
• NBC Universal (Hayu)
• PCCW Media Group (Viu)

OTT Industry Developments

May 2022: Amazon, Inc. launches miniTV, a free video streaming application geared toward mass-customer acquisition, with various services, including e-commerce, food delivery, payment, etc.

September 2022: n Kenya, Netflix launches a new free Android mobile plan that permits users to view a limited selection of its catalog, including full seasons of certain shows. Users can sign up for the Netflix mobile plan for Android without providing financial information.

March 2020: AT&T TV launched its over-the-top (OTT) service in March 2020 with features such as an on-demand library, live channels, and 500 hours of cloud storage, among others, to expand its international reach.

OTT Market Segmentation

OTT Type Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Game Streaming
• Audio Streaming
• Video Streaming
• Communication

OTT Streaming Devices Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Smartphones and Tablets
• Desktops and Laptops
• IPTV and Consoles

OTT Monetization Model Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Subscription-Based
• Advertising-based
• Transaction-Based

OTT Service Verticals Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Media and Entertainment
• Education and Learning
• Gaming
• Service Utilities

OTT Regional Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• North America

  • US
  • Canada

• Europe

  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• Rest of the World

  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • Latin America

OTT Market Segmentation

OTT Type Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Game Streaming

• Audio Streaming

• Video Streaming

• Communication

OTT Streaming Devices Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Smartphones and Tablets

• Desktops and Laptops

• IPTV and Consoles

OTT Monetization Model Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Subscription-Based

• Advertising-based

• Transaction-Based

OTT Service Verticals Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Media and Entertainment

• Education and Learning

• Gaming

• Service Utilities

OTT Regional Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• North America Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • North America OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • North America OTT by Streaming Devices

    • > Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • North America OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • North America OTT by Service Verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • US Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • US OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • US OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • US OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • US OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • CANADA Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • CANADA OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • CANADA OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • CANADA OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • CANADA OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

• Europe Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Europe OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • Europe OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • Europe OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • Europe OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • Germany Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Germany OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • Germany OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • Germany OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • Germany OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • France Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • France OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • France OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • France OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • France OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • UK Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • UK OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • UK OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • UK OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • UK OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • ITALY Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • ITALY OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • ITALY OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • ITALY OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • ITALY OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • SPAIN Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Spain OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • Spain OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • Spain OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • Spain OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • Rest Of Europe Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Rest Of Europe OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • REST OF EUROPE OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • REST OF EUROPE OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • REST OF EUROPE OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

• Asia-Pacific Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Asia-Pacific OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • Asia-Pacific OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • Asia-Pacific OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • Asia-Pacific OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • China Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • China OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • China OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • China OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • China OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • Japan Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Japan OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • Japan OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • Japan OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • Japan OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • India Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • India OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • India OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • India OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • India OTT by Service verticals

    • Based on Service verticals:

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • Australia Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Australia OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • Australia OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • Australia OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • Australia OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

• Rest of the World Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Rest of the World OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • Rest of the World OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • Rest of the World OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • Rest of the World OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • Middle East Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Middle East OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • Middle East OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • Middle East OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • Middle East OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Africa OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • Africa OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • Africa OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • Africa OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities

  • Latin America Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Latin America OTT by Type

    • Game Streaming

    • Audio Streaming

    • Video Streaming

    • Communication

  • Latin America OTT by Streaming Devices

    • Smartphones and Tablets

    • Desktops and Laptops

    • IPTV and Consoles

  • Latin America OTT by Monetization Model

    • Subscription-Based

    • Advertising-based

    • Transaction-Based

  • Latin America OTT by Service verticals

    • Media and Entertainment

    • Education and Learning

    • Gaming

    • Service Utilities