Global Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market

1. Summary

The Global Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market was valued at $12.3 bn. in 2025. During the forecast period 2025-2030, it is expected to grow at 7.8% CAGR, to an estimated market size of $17.9 bn. in 2030. A detailed breakdown by segment and geography is provided in the downloadable datasheet.

2. Market Definition

The global Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) market encompasses the pharmaceutical treatments, diagnostic tools, and management therapies for a progressive ocular disease that causes the loss of central vision. The scope includes both Wet AMD (neovascular) and Dry AMD (atrophic), specifically focusing on anti-VEGF therapies, complement inhibitors for geographic atrophy, and emerging gene therapies.

3. Trends & Demand Drivers

Several key trends are expected to significantly impact the Age-Related Macular Degeneration Market in the period 2025-30:

• The primary market driver is the rapidly aging global population, with the number of individuals aged 65 and older expected to reach 1.5 billion by 2050.
• The recent approval of complement inhibitors for geographic atrophy has unlocked a massive, previously untapped revenue stream within the Dry AMD segment.
• There is a significant shift toward long-acting therapies and sustained-release drug delivery systems to reduce the high treatment burden of frequent intravitreal injections.
• Advancements in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and AI-integrated retinal imaging are enabling earlier diagnosis and more precise disease monitoring.
• The emergence of biosimilars for blockbuster anti-VEGF drugs is increasing treatment accessibility while putting downward pressure on per-unit pricing.
• Ongoing research into gene therapy offers the potential for one-time treatments that could fundamentally change the standard of care for chronic AMD management.
• Rising healthcare expenditure and improved diagnostic infrastructure in emerging economies, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, are accelerating market expansion.

4. Market Breakdown

The downloadable datasheet breaks market sizes and growth rates (CAGRs) down into the following geographies and segments: