Frankfurt, Germany, May 19, 2026
The European Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (EHIMA) today announced the consolidated sales figures of its member companies for the year 2025. The data confirms the continued global demand for professionally fitted hearing instruments and highlights the growing recognition of hearing health as an essential component of overall wellbeing and healthy ageing.
According to EHIMA’s latest data, member companies collectively sold 23.16 million hearing aids in 2025, representing a further increase compared to 2024. The continued growth demonstrates sustained awareness of hearing loss and the benefits of modern hearing technology, as well as ongoing improvements in access to hearing care services worldwide.
“We are encouraged to see continued growth in hearing instrument adoption across global markets,” said Peter Karlströmer, President of EHIMA. “The 2025 figures reflect increasing awareness of the importance of hearing health and the positive impact that professionally fitted hearing solutions can have on quality of life, social participation, and healthy ageing.”
EHIMA represents the world’s leading manufacturers of hearing instruments. All EHIMA member companies are dedicated to delivering high-quality hearing solutions that are individually fitted by hearing care professionals to address the unique needs of people living with hearing loss. EHIMA member companies remain committed to driving innovation and supporting access to high-quality hearing care.
About EHIMA
The European Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association (EHIMA) comprises the world’s major manufacturers of hearing instruments, who are at the forefront of hearing technology and innovation. EHIMA’s mission is to advance better hearing through the development of sophisticated hearing systems and collaboration with hearing care professionals.
Key Facts on Hearing Loss
– More than 11% of the people in Europe state a hearing loss.*
– Only 36% of people living with hearing loss use hearing aids.*
– Untreated hearing loss costs EU each year 185 billion euros.**
– Hearing aids and hearing implants help to reduce these costs.**
Source: *AEA/EFHOH/EHIMA (2024) Getting the numbers right on hearing loss, hearing care and hearing aid use in Europe; **Bridget Shield (2019): Hearing Loss – Numbers and Costs, Brunel University London; both available at www.ehima.com
Press Contact
For political and general inquiries:
Dr. Stefan Zimmer, EHIMA Secretary General
E-mail: sz@ehima.com
For technical inquiries:
Dr. Rob Drullman, Secretary of the EHIMA Technical Committee
E-mail: tc@ehima.com
www.ehima.com