Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market size is expected to reach $ 13810 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 6.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) are integrated technology-and-service platforms designed for individuals—particularly seniors, people with chronic conditions, or those at risk of falls or other medical emergencies. They typically consist of wearable or portable transmitters (e.g. wristbands, pendants, watches, buttons), a home base station or hub, and a monitoring center (or cloud + mobile app infrastructure) that responds swiftly when an emergency alert is triggered. These systems often incorporate fall-detection, GPS tracking, two-way voice communication, connectivity via cellular/WiFi, and sometimes health or behavior monitoring and automated alerts. The primary goal is to increase safety and independence for users in their own homes or communities, ensure rapid aid in emergencies, mitigate adverse outcomes, and reduce pressure on institutional healthcare / long-term care systems. In 2024, global Personal Emergency Response Systems production reached approximately 26.64 m units, with an average global market price of around US$ 320 perunit.
The market for Personal Emergency Response Systems is at a pivotal growth juncture, with well articulated opportunities and driving forces. First, demographic aging has become more pronounced globally, with multiple governments citing “aging in place” and “elder-friendly community” as priorities in their annual reports and public policy, forming a robust and long-term demand foundation for PERS. Second, chronic disease burden, incidence of falls, and medical emergencies (stroke, cardiac events) are increasingly flagged in health system reports as major stressors, and PERS is viewed as an effective tool to prevent delays in treatment, reduce utilization of acute care and hospitalization. Third, technological advances are repeatedly highlighted in corporate and market-research disclosures: higher-precision sensors; AI/machine learning for proactive detection/prediction of falls or health deterioration; low-power wireless / 5G / LPWAN communications; improved GPS/localization; better battery and wearable materials—these make devices smaller, smarter, more reliable. Fourth, institutional and insurance system support is strengthening, with some countries incorporating PERS into public health insurance / reimbursement or subsidy programs; governments and health departments through laws or digital health / telehealth regulations accelerating the legitimation and adoption of PERS
The market also faces significant challenges and risks. First is regulatory and compliance burden: as devices are often classified as medical devices or hybrid device/service offerings, many countries demand conformity with medical device regulations (e.g. EU MDR/IVDR, CE marking, FDA rules), strict safety, reliability, data privacy, and communications security requirements. Companies’ annual reports often mention long approval timelines and high costs, which slow down product launch and innovation cycles. Second, trust and service quality issues: users in remote or low-coverage areas may suffer from false alarms, delayed responses, unreliable connectivity—all of which can erode user / caregiver confidence; multiple companies point to customer satisfaction and reliability metrics as key risk areas. Third, cost and reimbursement limitations: while some markets provide reimbursement or subsidies, many do not; upfront device cost plus ongoing service subscription fees can be prohibitive for low income users or public procurement. Fourth, intense competition and threat of substitution: smartphones, smart home systems, wearable health trackers with emergency or fall detection features encroach into territory; unless PERS providers maintain leadership in reliability, battery life, detection accuracy, coverage and integration, they risk being marginalized.
Downstream demand is evolving both structurally and functionally, far beyond the traditional emergency button paradigm. The user base is expanding from seniors / chronically ill to middle-aged concerned about safety, single persons, frequent travelers and outdoor users. Demand for portability and seamless coverage is rising — devices must work at home, outdoors, en route, and under variable connectivity. Secondly, user experience expectations are increasing: comfort of wear, aesthetic design, long battery life, low false alert rates, minimal accidental triggers, fast response time, robustness even in poor network settings. Thirdly, service models are shifting toward hardware-plus-service subscriptions, including 24/7 monitoring centre response, intelligent analytics / early warning, remote maintenance and over-the-air software updates. Also, consumers / caregivers are increasingly sensitive to privacy and data protection; adherence to GDPR and health data legislation becomes critical for brand reputation and market acceptance. Finally, care institutions and social care / assisted living facilities, as well as public health systems, are emerging as major purchasers, demanding not just devices but total solutions—devices + service + data integration + logistics + coordination with emergency medical services.
Upstream, PERS systems’ key components include wearable or portable terminal hardware, communication modules and connectivity components, sensors (for motion/fall detection etc.), positioning modules (GPS / hybrid indoor/outdoor), battery/power and charging systems, backend monitoring center software & data-processing platforms, and service-support infrastructure. Hardware enclosures must be durable, lightweight, water/sweat resistant, impact resistant, often using engineering plastics, composites, or medical-grade light metal alloys; sensors include accelerometers / gyroscopes / barometric / temperature / heart rate / activity detectors with high stability, sensitivity & low power draw. Communication modules may include cellular (2G/3G/4G/5G), LPWAN (e.g. NB-IoT / LoRaWAN), WiFi, Bluetooth fallback—all requiring RF components and certification. Positioning modules often blend GPS with assisted or hybrid systems to cover both indoor and outdoor scenarios. Power systems (lithium-ion or emerging solid-state batteries), charging circuits, and power management ICs must balance energy density, weight/size, safety. Software and backend platforms demand data security, real-time communications, error diagnostics, over-the-air updates, high availability. Monitoring center / service infrastructure involves call center hardware/software, network infrastructure, response personnel. Upstream supply chain faces volatility in component/material costs (batteries, rare earth for GPS modules, RF chips, etc.), standards and certification costs, vendor reliability, and growing pressure around sustainability (environmental impact, e-waste management, energy efficiency, battery recycling).The gross profit margin of this product is around 45%.
This report studies the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Units)
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units), (based on production site)
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Units)
U.S. VS China: Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Philips Lifeline, ADT, Tunstall, Greatcall, Alert-1, Connect America, Bay Alarm Medical, Life Alert, Rescue Alert, Mobile Help, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Units) and average price (USD/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Market, Segmentation by Type:
Mobile Type
Landline Type
Standalone Type
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Market, Segmentation by Application:
Inside the Home
Outside the Home
Companies Profiled:
Philips Lifeline
ADT
Tunstall
Greatcall
Alert-1
Connect America
Bay Alarm Medical
Life Alert
Rescue Alert
Mobile Help
Medical Guardian
LifeStation
Galaxy Medical Alert Systems
Lifefone
Better Alerts
MediPedant
QMedic
VRI Cares
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market?
2. What is the demand of the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) are integrated technology-and-service platforms designed for individuals—particularly seniors, people with chronic conditions, or those at risk of falls or other medical emergencies. They typically consist of wearable or portable transmitters (e.g. wristbands, pendants, watches, buttons), a home base station or hub, and a monitoring center (or cloud + mobile app infrastructure) that responds swiftly when an emergency alert is triggered. These systems often incorporate fall-detection, GPS tracking, two-way voice communication, connectivity via cellular/WiFi, and sometimes health or behavior monitoring and automated alerts. The primary goal is to increase safety and independence for users in their own homes or communities, ensure rapid aid in emergencies, mitigate adverse outcomes, and reduce pressure on institutional healthcare / long-term care systems. In 2024, global Personal Emergency Response Systems production reached approximately 26.64 m units, with an average global market price of around US$ 320 perunit.
The market for Personal Emergency Response Systems is at a pivotal growth juncture, with well articulated opportunities and driving forces. First, demographic aging has become more pronounced globally, with multiple governments citing “aging in place” and “elder-friendly community” as priorities in their annual reports and public policy, forming a robust and long-term demand foundation for PERS. Second, chronic disease burden, incidence of falls, and medical emergencies (stroke, cardiac events) are increasingly flagged in health system reports as major stressors, and PERS is viewed as an effective tool to prevent delays in treatment, reduce utilization of acute care and hospitalization. Third, technological advances are repeatedly highlighted in corporate and market-research disclosures: higher-precision sensors; AI/machine learning for proactive detection/prediction of falls or health deterioration; low-power wireless / 5G / LPWAN communications; improved GPS/localization; better battery and wearable materials—these make devices smaller, smarter, more reliable. Fourth, institutional and insurance system support is strengthening, with some countries incorporating PERS into public health insurance / reimbursement or subsidy programs; governments and health departments through laws or digital health / telehealth regulations accelerating the legitimation and adoption of PERS
The market also faces significant challenges and risks. First is regulatory and compliance burden: as devices are often classified as medical devices or hybrid device/service offerings, many countries demand conformity with medical device regulations (e.g. EU MDR/IVDR, CE marking, FDA rules), strict safety, reliability, data privacy, and communications security requirements. Companies’ annual reports often mention long approval timelines and high costs, which slow down product launch and innovation cycles. Second, trust and service quality issues: users in remote or low-coverage areas may suffer from false alarms, delayed responses, unreliable connectivity—all of which can erode user / caregiver confidence; multiple companies point to customer satisfaction and reliability metrics as key risk areas. Third, cost and reimbursement limitations: while some markets provide reimbursement or subsidies, many do not; upfront device cost plus ongoing service subscription fees can be prohibitive for low income users or public procurement. Fourth, intense competition and threat of substitution: smartphones, smart home systems, wearable health trackers with emergency or fall detection features encroach into territory; unless PERS providers maintain leadership in reliability, battery life, detection accuracy, coverage and integration, they risk being marginalized.
Downstream demand is evolving both structurally and functionally, far beyond the traditional emergency button paradigm. The user base is expanding from seniors / chronically ill to middle-aged concerned about safety, single persons, frequent travelers and outdoor users. Demand for portability and seamless coverage is rising — devices must work at home, outdoors, en route, and under variable connectivity. Secondly, user experience expectations are increasing: comfort of wear, aesthetic design, long battery life, low false alert rates, minimal accidental triggers, fast response time, robustness even in poor network settings. Thirdly, service models are shifting toward hardware-plus-service subscriptions, including 24/7 monitoring centre response, intelligent analytics / early warning, remote maintenance and over-the-air software updates. Also, consumers / caregivers are increasingly sensitive to privacy and data protection; adherence to GDPR and health data legislation becomes critical for brand reputation and market acceptance. Finally, care institutions and social care / assisted living facilities, as well as public health systems, are emerging as major purchasers, demanding not just devices but total solutions—devices + service + data integration + logistics + coordination with emergency medical services.
Upstream, PERS systems’ key components include wearable or portable terminal hardware, communication modules and connectivity components, sensors (for motion/fall detection etc.), positioning modules (GPS / hybrid indoor/outdoor), battery/power and charging systems, backend monitoring center software & data-processing platforms, and service-support infrastructure. Hardware enclosures must be durable, lightweight, water/sweat resistant, impact resistant, often using engineering plastics, composites, or medical-grade light metal alloys; sensors include accelerometers / gyroscopes / barometric / temperature / heart rate / activity detectors with high stability, sensitivity & low power draw. Communication modules may include cellular (2G/3G/4G/5G), LPWAN (e.g. NB-IoT / LoRaWAN), WiFi, Bluetooth fallback—all requiring RF components and certification. Positioning modules often blend GPS with assisted or hybrid systems to cover both indoor and outdoor scenarios. Power systems (lithium-ion or emerging solid-state batteries), charging circuits, and power management ICs must balance energy density, weight/size, safety. Software and backend platforms demand data security, real-time communications, error diagnostics, over-the-air updates, high availability. Monitoring center / service infrastructure involves call center hardware/software, network infrastructure, response personnel. Upstream supply chain faces volatility in component/material costs (batteries, rare earth for GPS modules, RF chips, etc.), standards and certification costs, vendor reliability, and growing pressure around sustainability (environmental impact, e-waste management, energy efficiency, battery recycling).The gross profit margin of this product is around 45%.
This report studies the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Units)
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units), (based on production site)
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Units)
U.S. VS China: Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Philips Lifeline, ADT, Tunstall, Greatcall, Alert-1, Connect America, Bay Alarm Medical, Life Alert, Rescue Alert, Mobile Help, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Units) and average price (USD/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Market, Segmentation by Type:
Mobile Type
Landline Type
Standalone Type
Global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Market, Segmentation by Application:
Inside the Home
Outside the Home
Companies Profiled:
Philips Lifeline
ADT
Tunstall
Greatcall
Alert-1
Connect America
Bay Alarm Medical
Life Alert
Rescue Alert
Mobile Help
Medical Guardian
LifeStation
Galaxy Medical Alert Systems
Lifefone
Better Alerts
MediPedant
QMedic
VRI Cares
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market?
2. What is the demand of the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
137 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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