In 2021, unit sales of virtual reality (VR) headsets worldwide are forecast to amount to 6.1 million units, bringing the total cumulative installed base to 16.44 million units. By 2024, the cumulative installed base of VR headsets is expected to surpass the 34 million mark.
VR headset brands
Oculus VR headsets are by far the most popular extended reality (XR) headsets on the market. The company’s newest product, the Oculus Quest 2, is also leading the way among Steam gamers. Continued improvements to VR hardware, such as introducing smaller and more fashionable devices, is likely to support the increased adoption of VR both in the consumer and industrial settings.
VR adoption in industry
Increased adoption of VR is expected across multiple industries: healthcare, education, workforce development, and manufacturing are expected to be among the sectors most disrupted by VR technology. In 2021, Emirates launched the first airline VR app, designed to allow customers to explore the cabin from the comfort of their home. Facebook also launched a VR remote work app, Horizon Workrooms, a VR experience specifically for people to work together in using the company’s Oculus headsets.
Virtual reality (VR) headset unit sales worldwide from 2019 to 2024
(in million units)
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