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2026 Wellness Trends: Current Trends in the Spa Industry Based on Wellness Market Size, Spending by Category, and Consumer Trends

July 7, 2026
2026 Wellness Trends: Current Trends in the Spa Industry Based on Wellness Market Size, Spending by Category, and Consumer Trends
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Research compiled by Othership | Last updated: June 2026

Health and wellness is a massively-expanding market across a variety of industries and locations throughout the world. The introduction of wellness-tracking technology such as apps and AI assistants has contributed to the huge growth of various wellness submarkets, such as the spa industry, wearable fitness devices, and even GLP-1 and weight loss drug use.

The guide below examines data regarding trends in the wellness industry during 2026, including market size, spending by category, and consumer trends. All data was compiled in June 2026 from publicly-available wellness and market sources.

Wellness Market Size

The wellness market has been experiencing consistent growth across all major segments from 2024 to 2026. Popular and lucrative segments include personal care and beauty, nutrition, mental wellness, and workplace wellness. Year-over-year growth shows rapid fluctuations, but the market is expanding across various regions worldwide.

Segment 2024 Market Size 2025 Market Size 2026 Market Size
Personal Care & Beauty ~$1.1 trillion ~$1.2 trillion ~$1.3 trillion
Healthy Eating & Nutrition ~$1.1 trillion ~$1.2 trillion ~$1.3 trillion
Physical Activity ~$738 billion ~$795 billion ~$858 billion
Traditional & Complementary Medicine ~$1.03 trillion ~$1.11 trillion ~$1.2 trillion
Wellness Tourism ~$651 billion ~$720 billion ~$795 billion
Mental Wellness ~$181 billion ~$220 billion ~$268 billion
Workplace Wellness ~$51 billion ~$60 billion ~$72 billion
Preventive & Personalized Health ~$575 billion ~$620 billion ~$670 billion

Sources: Table 11

Breakdown by Region

Region 2024 Market Size 5-Year CAGR (2019–2024) Per Capita Spending (2024) Share of Global Market
North America $2.3 trillion 7.9% $6,029 ~34%
Asia-Pacific $2.0 trillion N/A $471 ~29%
Europe $1.7 trillion 6.3% $1,876 ~25%
Latin America-Caribbean ~$0.4 trillion N/A $607 ~6%
Middle East-North Africa ~$0.25 trillion 7.2% $339 ~4%
Sub-Saharan Africa ~$0.15 trillion 1.4% N/A ~2%
Global Total $6.8 trillion 6.2% $831 100%

Sources: Table 22

Year-Over-Year Trend

Year Market Size YoY Change
2019 $5.0 trillion Base
2020 $4.4 trillion −11%
2021 $5.4 trillion +23%
2022 $5.8 trillion +7%
2023 $6.3 trillion +9%
2024 $6.8 trillion +7.9%
2025 $7.4 trillion +8.8%
2026 $6.8 trillion –8.1%

Sources: Table 33

Spending by Category

Spending in the wellness market is split across a number of categories. Various categories, such as nutrition, fitness, sleep, and personal care, showcase different levels of spending across age groups, highlighting differing priorities based on consumer age. 

Consumer Wellness Spending by Category, 2024 to 2026

Category 2024 2025 2026
Fitness & Physical Activity $1.14 billion ~$1.2 billion ~$1.3 billion
Nutrition & Dietary Supplements $180–$192 billion $193–$210 billion $210–$230billion
Healthy Eating & Weight Loss ~$1.1 billion ~$1.2 billion ~$1.2 billion
Mental Wellness $268 billion ~$298 billion ~$328 billion
Sleep ~$585 billion ~$665 billion ~$720 billion
Beauty & Personal Care $593 billion $639 billion $683 billion

Sources: Table 44

Fastest-Growing Categories

Category 2024 Market Size Historical CAGR (2019–2024) Projected CAGR (2024–2029)
Wellness Real Estate $548 billion 19.5% 15.2%
Mental Wellness $268 billion 12.4% 10.1%
Meditation & Mindfulness $7.1 billion 18.9% -
Fitness Technology $86 billion ~16.9% -
Traditional & Complementary Medicine ~$1.1 trillion ~5% 10.8%
Wellness Tourism ~$720 billion 6.4% 9.1%
Personalized Medicine $147 billion 8.6% 9.3%
Public Health, Prevention & Personalized Health $240 billion 8.6% ~8–9%

Sources: Table 55

Spending by Age Group

Age Range Estimated US Adult Population Wellness Spend Share Estimated Total Spend
18–43 ~119 million 41% ~$209 billion
44–59 ~66 million ~31% ~$158 billion
60–78+ ~95 million 28% ~$143 billion
Total ~260 million 100% ~$510 billion

Sources: Table 66

Top Consumer Trends

Various trends have emerged within the wellness industry. Popular and growing trends include the use of wearable fitness devices, the use of GLP-1 and weight management drugs, and the use of sleep tech. These trends showcase variable levels of adoption across generations and year-over-year.

Adoption Rate of Leading Trends, 2026

Trend Current Adoption Rate Growth Rate
Wearables/Fitness Trackers ~35% 8.13%
GLP-1/Weight Management Drugs 12% 12.4%
Longevity/Biohacking ~45–58% 12.5%--24.8%
Sleep Tech ~15% 17.2%--17.3%

Sources: Table 77

Trend Adoption by Generation

Generation Wearables/Fitness Trackers GLP-1/Weight Management Drugs Sleep Tech
Gen Z ~26 million users 3% of users ~45–50%
Millennials ~28 million users 31% of users ~45–50%
Gen X ~17.5 million users 35% of users 70%
Baby Boomers ~9.3 million users 22% of users 39%
Silent Gen Minimal 9% of users <1%

Sources: Table 88

Year-Over-Year Change, 2024 to 2026

Trend 2024 2025 2026
Market Size YoY Change Market Size YoY Change Market Size YoY Change
Wearables/Fitness Trackers $53.3 billion - $65.0 billion +22% $77.7 billion +20%
GLP-1/Weight Management Drugs $13.84 billion - $28.2–52.8 billion +40–60% $55.2 billion +60%
Mental Wellness $268 billion - ~$298 billion +11% $328 billion +10%
Sleep Tech $24.9–26.6 billion - $26.98–29.3 billion +7–17% $29.62–30.74 billion ~18%

Sources: Table 99

Digital & Wearable Wellness

The growth of the digital and wearable wellness market is one of the most visible elements of the current wellness industry. Adoption rates and numbers for wellness devices and apps continue to rise, as does the use of AI in wellness tracking.

Wearable and Wellness App Adoption, 2024 to 2026

Metric 2024 2025 2026 YoY Change (2025–2026)
Global Smartwatch Users 454.7 million 562.9 million 640.2 million +13.7%
Global Smartwatch Penetration Rate 5.87% 7.20% 8.13% +0.93%
Global Fitness Tracker Market Revenue $53.3 billion $65.0 billion $77.7 billion +19.5%
US Adult Wearable Users 74.4 million - - -
Global Health & Wellness App Downloads 3.6 billion ~3.8–4.0 billion ~4.0–4.2 billion ~+5–5.3%
Wellness Apps Market Size $11.27 billion $13.09 billion ~$15.0 billion +14.9%
People Using Health & Wellness Apps 320 million - - -

Sources: Table 1010

Market Size and Growth

Market 2024 2025 2026 CAGR/Growth
Wearables $53.3 billion $65.0 billion $77.7 billion ~+20% (2025–2026)
Wellness Apps $11.27 billion $13.09 billion ~$15.0 billion 14.9% CAGR (2025–2030)
Combined Estimated Market ~$64.6 billion ~$78.1 billion ~$92.7 billion ~+19% (2025–2026)

Sources: Table 1111

AI in Wellness Adoption

Category 2025 2026 CAGR
AI in Fitness & Wellness (Broad) $10.68 billion ~$12.7 billion 19.3% (2026–2035)
AI Wellness Platforms $3.42 billion $3.68 billion 7.1% (2026–2034)
AI-Powered Mental Health Solutions $1.82 billion $2.42 billion 32.74% (2026–2031)
Chatbot-Based Mental Health Apps $2.1 billion ~$2.4 billion 15.3% (2025–2034)
AI Mental Health Market $2.0 billion ~$2.7 billion 34.3%
Mental Health Apps $8.2 billion $9.6 billion 17.4% (2025–2035)

Sources: Table 1212

Workplace Wellness

As the trend of wellness consciousness grows, many workplaces are beginning to implement fitness programs to align with their employees’ wellness goals. Trends show growing adoption rates among employees working for companies with fitness programs, as well as increasing returns on said programs tied to employee participation. 

Employer Wellness Program Adoption Rates, 2026

Metric 2026 Adoption Rate
Large US employers offering wellness programs ~85%
Workers with access to ≥1 employer-sponsored wellness program (2025) 85%
Large organizations with Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) ~90%
Employers using a "modernized" EAP model 67%
US private-sector employees (50+ workers) with wellness program access 76%
Employers addressing obesity/weight management 83%
Employers addressing diabetes management 84%
Employers reporting increased interest in GLP-1 coverage 79%
Organizations using digital/AI-driven wellness platforms 46% growth
Employees actively engaging with offered wellness programs ~32%

Sources: Table 1313

Program ROI

Metric ROI Figure
Overall ROI (healthcare savings per $1 invested) $3–$6 per $1
Medical cost savings per $1 invested $3.27
Absenteeism cost savings per $1 invested $2.73
Chronic disease management savings per $1 invested $3.78
Companies reporting positive ROI 95%
Companies reporting ≥$2 return per $1 spent  ~65%
HR leaders reporting reduced healthcare costs 87%
Holistic programs exceeding 100% ROI 77%

Sources: Table 1414

Employee Participation Rates

Metric Figure
Overall Employee Participation Rate ~20–40%
Average Wellness Program Participation Rate 30–35%
Workers With Access Who Actually Participate ~33%
Programs With Built-In Engagement Tools/Incentives 40–60%+
Passive Programs Without Engagement Features <20%

Sources: Table 1515

References

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2Table 2:

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3Table 3:

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4Table 4:

  1. Global Wellness Institute. (2026, January 27). 2025 Global Wellness Economy Monitor - Global Wellness Institute. https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/2025-global-wellness-economy-monitor/
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5Table 5:

  1. Global Wellness Institute. (2026, January 27). 2025 Global Wellness Economy Monitor - Global Wellness Institute. https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/2025-global-wellness-economy-monitor/
  2. Global Wellness Institute. (2025, July 1). Wellness real estate market reached $584 billion in 2024 and is forecast to double to $1.1 trillion by 2029 -. https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/press-room/press-releases/build-well-to-live-well-2025/
  3. Global Wellness Institute. (2026, April 2). US wellness economy surges to $2.1 trillion, cementing global leadership -. https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/press-room/press-releases/us-wellness-economy-surges-to-2-1-trillion-cementing-global-leadership/

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6Table 6:

  1. The $2 trillion global wellness market gets a millennial and Gen Z glow-up. (2025, May 29). McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/future-of-wellness-trends
  2. US Census Bureau. (2026, June 21). Census.gov | U.S. Census Bureau homepage. Census.gov. https://www.census.gov/
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7Table 7:

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  5. Global Wellness Institute. (2026, April 30). Sleep Initiative trends for 2026. https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/global-wellness-institute-blog/2026/03/30/sleep-initiative-trends-for-2026/
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8Table 8:

  1. The $2 trillion global wellness market gets a millennial and Gen Z glow-up. (2025, May 29). McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/future-of-wellness-trends
  2. Bourne, J. (2025, March 5). Millennials lead in wearable tech as Gen Z adoption grows. EMARKETER. https://www.emarketer.com/content/millennials-lead-wearable-tech-gen-z-adoption-grows
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9Table 9:

  1. Global Wellness Institute. (2026, January 27). 2025 Global Wellness Economy Monitor - Global Wellness Institute. https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/2025-global-wellness-economy-monitor/
  2. Pangarkar, T. (2026, January 16). Fitness Tracker Statistics by Health, Activities (2026). Market.us News. https://www.news.market.us/fitness-tracker-statistics/
  3. GLP-1 Agonists Weight Loss Drugs Market (2025 - 2030). (2026). Grand View Research. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/glp-1-agonists-weight-loss-drugs-market-report?__cf_chl_f_tk=1Z6kA79GtREpK6UpieR55NCkM4N_5.zWnFF0O2n4INw-1782768171-1.0.1.1-9ozCvJnqmC_Qs6v6zL.siXnLer1lGis6TpA5b_v4PZU
  4. I-Mak. (n.d.). The Heavy price of GLP-1 drugs: How financialization drives pharmaceutical patent abuse and health inequities for GLP-1 therapies. https://www.i-mak.org/glp-1/
  5. Rawal, J., & Tayade, M. (2025). Sleep Tech Devices Market - by product, by application, by distribution channel - Global forecast, 2025 - 2034. In Global Market Insights Inc. https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/sleep-tech-devices-market
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10Table 10:

  1. Kumar, N. (2026, April 6). Smartwatch Statistics (2026): Global Users & Market Share. DemandSage. https://www.demandsage.com/smartwatch-statistics/
  2. Pangarkar, T. (2026, January 29). Smart Wearables Statistics by Devices, Technology, Usage (2026). Market.us Scoop. https://scoop.market.us/smart-wearables-statistics/
  3. Wellness Apps Market (2025 - 2030). (2025). Grand View Research. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/wellness-apps-market-report?__cf_chl_f_tk=UYH6i6tnxl7z3E1r1PNTq2nzQssdGrvwEWKBmXCklTA-1782840467-1.0.1.1-4ZOsGohGUrMEsY7rlyiOiiA5awTDwfqeRWXWcxQjZL0
  4. Wellness App Revenue and Usage Statistics (2026) - Business of Apps. (2026, June 11). Business of Apps. https://www.businessofapps.com/data/wellness-app-market/

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11Table 11:

  1. Kumar, N. (2026, April 6). Smartwatch Statistics (2026): Global Users & Market Share. DemandSage. https://www.demandsage.com/smartwatch-statistics/
  2. Pangarkar, T. (2026, January 29). Smart Wearables Statistics by Devices, Technology, Usage (2026). Market.us Scoop. https://scoop.market.us/smart-wearables-statistics/
  3. Wellness Apps Market (2025 - 2030). (2025). Grand View Research. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/wellness-apps-market-report?__cf_chl_f_tk=UYH6i6tnxl7z3E1r1PNTq2nzQssdGrvwEWKBmXCklTA-1782840467-1.0.1.1-4ZOsGohGUrMEsY7rlyiOiiA5awTDwfqeRWXWcxQjZL0

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12Table 12:

  1. Analytic, I. (2026, February 13). AI in Fitness and Wellness Market Top Competitors Analysis Report 2026. https://www.insightaceanalytic.com/report/ai-in-fitness-and-wellness-market/2744
  2. AI Wellness Platform market Outlook 2026-2034. (n.d.). Intel Market Research. https://www.intelmarketresearch.com/ai-wellness-platform-market-47021
  3. Intelligence, M. (2026, January 29). AI-Powered Mental Health Solutions Market Forecasts to 2031. Mordor Intelligence. https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/ai-powered-mental-health-solutions-market
  4. Rawal, J., & Tayade, M. (2025). Chatbot-Based Mental health Apps market - by platform, by device, by revenue model, by application, by end use - Global forecast, 2025 - 2034. In Global Market Insights Inc. https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/chatbot-based-mental-health-apps-market
  5. Wangnoo, S., & Tayade, M. (2026). Mental health apps market - by platform type, by revenue model, by application, by end use - Global forecast, 2026 - 2035. In Global Market Insights Inc. https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/mental-health-apps-market
  6. Global Wellness Institute. (2025, October 20). AI Initiative trends for 2025. https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/global-wellness-institute-blog/2025/04/02/ai-initiative-trends-for-2025/
  7. AInvest. (2025, December 31). The 2025 wellness tech Revolution: AI-Driven Personal Health Solutions. Ainvest. https://www.ainvest.com/news/2025-wellness-tech-revolution-ai-driven-personal-health-solutions-2601/

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13Table 13:

  1. Corporate Wellness Market (2026 - 2033). (2026). Grand View Research. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/corporate-wellness-market
  2. U.S. corporate wellness market size to hit USD 44.24 bN by 2035. (2026, March 30). https://www.precedenceresearch.com/us-corporate-wellness-market
  3. Gotadki, R. (2026). Corporate Wellness Market Research Report - Forecast till 2035. In Market Research Future. https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/corporate-wellness-market-6963
  4. MyShortlister, & Bojkovska, V. (2024, December 20). Workplace Wellness Trends Report for 2025. Shortlister. https://www.myshortlister.com/insights/workplace-wellness-trends-report-2025
  5. Team, S. (2026, April 14). Employee Wellness Statistics 2026: ROI Data. Speakwise. https://speakwiseapp.com/blog/employee-wellness-statistics
  6. Wellhub. (2025, January 28). WellHub study reveals strong return on investment for corporate wellness programs. https://wellhub.com/en-us/blog/press-releases/study-reveals-strong-return-on-investment-for-corporate-wellness-programs/
  7. GLOBAL WELLNESS INSTITUTE. (2025, November 19). The Global Wellness Economy Hits a Record $6.8 Trillion and Is Forecast to Reach $9.8 Trillion by 2029. PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-global-wellness-economy-hits-a-record-6-8-trillion-and-is-forecast-to-reach-9-8-trillion-by-2029--302615214.html

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14Table 14:

  1. The ROI of corporate wellness programs | Sperity Health. (n.d.). https://www.sperityhealth.com/blog/the-roi-of-corporate-wellness-programs
  2. Mattke, S., Liu, H., Caloyeras, J., Huang, C., Van Busum, K., Khodyakov, D., Shier, V., Exum, E., & Broderick, M. (2025, June 30). Do workplace wellness programs save employers money? RAND. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9744.html
  3. Effect of a Workplace Wellness Program on Employee Health and Economic Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. (n.d.). JAMA. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30990549/
  4. Team, S. (2026, April 14). Employee Wellness Statistics 2026: ROI Data. Speakwise. https://speakwiseapp.com/blog/employee-wellness-statistics

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15Table 15:

  1. Lovett, M. (2026, May 20). 20 Impactful Workplace Wellness Statistics in 2025. Workhuman. https://www.workhuman.com/blog/workplace-wellness-statistics/
  2. Felman, A. (2026, January 15). 65+ Critical Workplace Wellness Statistics of 2026. SSR. https://www.selectsoftwarereviews.com/blog/employee-wellness-statistics
  3. Blog, H., & Blog, H. (2026, June 25). Why Employees Don’t Use Their Wellness Benefits (And What Brokers Can Do About It)​. huskwellness.com. https://huskwellness.com/wellness-benefits-utilization/

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