Coursera has established itself as a global leader in online learning, with 168.2 million registered learners.
The platform saw $694.7 million in revenue, driven by a surge in enterprise customers and degree enrollments. Mobile learning continues to rise, with 45% of users accessing courses via mobile devices.
India leads in total enrollments, while the Philippines boasts the highest female participation at 51%. As Coursera expands its offerings, it remains a key player in bridging skill gaps worldwide.
In this article I will help you get the latest Coursera statistics, trends, and insights shaping the online education landscape.
Coursera Statistics 2025 (Top Picks)
- Coursera revenue in the last financial year reached $694.7M, a 9% increase from 2023.
- 168.2 million learners from over 230 countries & territories are registered on Coursera.
- 45% of Coursera learners access courses on mobile. India has the highest mobile usage of the Coursera app at 53%.
- India leads in Coursera enrollments with 24.6 million learners. The Philippines tops female participation at 51%, while Malaysia excels in STEM engagement at 34%.
- Coursera’s paid enterprise customers grew 18% YoY to 1,612 customers last term.
- Women’s participation in Coursera rose to 46%, with Mexico (51%) and Colombia (50%) achieving gender parity.
- The degree segment revenue grew 13% YoY, reaching $57.7M.
Coursera Users & Growth
- Total registered learners reached 168.2 million by the end of 2024, up from 141.9 million in 2023. This represents a 19% YoY increase.
- Newly registered learners in 2024 stood at 26.3 million, up from 23.7 million in 2023 and 21.5 million in 2022.
- The number of degree students in Q4 2024 was 26.7K, showing a 22% YoY growth.
The highest YoY growth was in Q3 2024 (29%), with 26.4K students, compared to 20.4K in Q3 2023.
In 2024, Coursera learners completed:
- 49.5 million course enrollments (up 9-10% from 2023).
- 585.2 million lecture views.
- 98.2 million assessments.
Segment Gross Profit And Margin Improvements Coursera 2025
- Consumer segment gross margin improved from 53% to 54%.
- The enterprise segment gross margin increased from 68% to 69%.
- The degree segment’s gross margin remained at 100%.
Coursera Demographics 2025
- North America has the largest learner base on Coursera, with 31.2 million learners.
- 46% of Coursera learners are women. Women’s participation in Coursera courses rose from 43% in 2022 to 46% in 2023.
- Mexico with 51% and Colombia with 50% have achieved gender parity in online learning.
- The gender gap remains highest in Middle East & North Africa (13 percentage points) and Sub-Saharan Africa (14 percentage points) due to socioeconomic and infrastructure barriers.
- Uzbekistan has the highest percentage of its labor force active on Coursera, at 6.25%.
Here are the top countries by online learning engagement based on the percentage of the labor force active on Coursera:
| Rank | Country | % of Labor Force on Coursera |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 6.25% |
| 2 | Singapore | 3.83% |
| 3 | UAE | 2.07% |
| 4 | Canada | 2.03% |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 2.02% |
| 6 | United States | 1.66% |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 1.51% |
| 8 | Lebanon | 1.47% |
| 9 | Uruguay | 1.42% |
| 10 | Ireland | 1.41% |
- 31.2 million learners in North America, with 52% women (38% Women in STEM), a median age of 36, 40% mobile learning, and 18% enterprise growth, highlight Coursera’s strong presence.
| Country | Learners (In Million) | Median Age | Women Learners (%) | Women in STEM (%) | Mobile Learning (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 31.2 | 36 | 52% | 38% | 40% |
| Canada | 4 | 36 | 54% | 40% | 38% |
| United States | 27.7 | 36 | 52% | 38% | 40% |
- India leads in Coursera enrollments with 24.6 million learners.
- The Philippines leads in female participation by 51%, and Malaysia has the highest STEM engagement at 34%.
- Indonesia has the youngest learners (median age 29), while India has the highest mobile usage of 53%.
Here’s a structured table for the Coursera learner data from Asia:
| Country | Learners (In Million) | Median Age | Women Learners (%) | Women in STEM (%) | Mobile Learning (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 24.6 | 30 | 39 | 33 | 53 |
| Indonesia | 1.8 | 29 | 46 | 33 | 46 |
| Malaysia | 0.78 | 32 | 46 | 34 | 38 |
| Philippines | 2.4 | 31 | 51 | 36 | 43 |
| Singapore | 1.1 | 34 | 45 | 36 | 31 |
| Thailand | 0.91 | 32 | 50 | 32 | 46 |
- Coursera in Europe boasts 24.5 million learners, with a diverse demographic that includes 46% women (34% in STEM), a significant mobile learning presence at 38%, and a median learner age of 35, reflecting a blend of young professionals and lifelong learners.
Here’s a structured table for the Coursera learner data from Europe:
| Country | Learners (Million) | Median Age | Women Learners (%) | Women in STEM (%) | Mobile Learning (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1.9 | 35 | 43 | 33 | 37 |
| Germany | 2.0 | 34 | 40 | 30 | 37 |
| Spain | 2.3 | 38 | 49 | 35 | 38 |
| Turkey | 1.4 | 32 | 43 | 33 | 40 |
| United Kingdom | 3.8 | 35 | 48 | 35 | 39 |
- Latin America and the Caribbean on Coursera region shows rapid AI adoption (882% GenAI growth).
Here are some other related data on Courser’s influence in Latin America and the Caribbean:
| Country | Learners (Million) | Median Age | Women Learners | Women in STEM | Mobile Learning (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin America & Caribbean | 24.9 | 34 | 49% | 46% | 46% |
| Brazil | 5.8 | 35 | 46% | 34% | 45% |
| Chile | 1.6 | 35 | 50% | 38% | 45% |
| Colombia | 3.3 | 33 | 50% | 34% | 47% |
| Mexico | 6.7 | 34 | 51% | 39% | 47% |
| Peru | 1.5 | 32 | 45% | 31% | 35% |
- 9.4 million learners in Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with 35% women (27% in STEM), 55% mobile learning, and a 9% rise in enterprise enrollments, show Coursera’s strong growth.
Here is the Coursera data table for the MENA region:
| Country | Learners (Million) | Women Learners | Women in STEM | Median Age | Learning on Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENA (Overall) | 9.4 | 35% | 27% | 31 | 55% |
| Egypt | 2.9 | 35% | 22% | 29 | 64% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1.2 | 28% | 33% | 35 | 55% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 33% | 27% | 35 | 42% |
- 6.9 million learners in Sub-Saharan Africa, with 36% women (27% in STEM), 65% mobile learning, and 38% enterprise growth, show strong Coursera engagement.
| Country | Learners | Median Age | Women Learners | Women in STEM | Mobile Learning (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | 85K | 33 | 50% | 32% | 54% |
| Nigeria | 2.4M | 32 | 34% | 29% | 76% |
| South Africa | 1.3M | 36 | 46% | 36% | 62% |
(Coursera Global Skills Report)
Coursera Revenue Statistics (2025)
- As of February 26, 2025, Coursera’s market cap is $1.30 billion. (Stock Analysis)
- Coursera’s 2024 revenue reached $694.7 million, reflecting a 9% increase from 2023.
Revenue growth was driven by a 19% increase in registered learners, an 18% rise in enterprise customers, and a 22% increase in degree students.
The Consumer segment contributed $398.1 million, followed by Enterprise at $238.9 million and Degrees at $57.7 million.
| Revenue by Segment (in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | Change ($) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer | $398,094 | $365,221 | $32,873 | 9% |
| Enterprise | $238,865 | $219,542 | $19,323 | 9% |
| Degrees | $57,715 | $51,001 | $6,714 | 13% |
| Total Revenue | $694,674 | $635,764 | $58,910 | 9% |
- Paid enterprise customers increased from 1,369 in 2023 to 1,612 in 2024, marking an 18% YoY growth.
- Dropped from 98% in 2023 to 87% in 2024, reflecting an 11% decline due to the non-renewal of major contracts.
- Total revenue in 2024 was $694.67M, up 9% YoY from $635.76M in 2023.
- Consumer revenue: $398.09M (+9% YoY).
- Enterprise revenue: $238.87M (+9% YoY).
- Degrees revenue: $57.71M (+13% YoY).
- Cash and cash equivalents increased by $69,804K (+10.6%) in 2024, indicating improved liquidity.
| Year | Cash and Cash Equivalents (in $K) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 726,125 |
| 2023 | 656,321 |
- Accounts receivable decreased by $7,733K (-11.5%), suggesting improved collections or lower outstanding credit sales.
| Year | Accounts Receivable (Net) (in $K) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 59,685 |
| 2023 | 67,418 |
- Total assets grew by $9,741K (+1.1%), showing stable business expansion.
| Year | Total Assets ($K) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 930,274 |
| 2023 | 920,533 |
- Revenue increased by $58,910K (+9.3%) from 2023 to 2024 and by $170,918K (+32.6%) since 2022, reflecting strong growth.
| Year | Revenue ($K) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 694,674 |
| 2023 | 635,764 |
| 2022 | 523,756 |
2025 Coursera Profit Statistics
- Consumer segment gross margin improved from 53% to 54%. Gross profit grew by 13% to $371.4 million, with a gross margin of 53%.
- Cost of revenue increased by 6%, driven by higher educator partner fees ($17.4M) and platform costs ($1.7M).
- Savings of $3.8M came from reduced translation costs and a $1.3M reduction in support services.
| Cost of Revenue & Gross Margin (in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | Change ($) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Revenue | $323,261 | $305,993 | $17,268 | 6% |
| Gross Profit | $371,413 | $329,771 | $41,642 | 13% |
| Gross Margin | 53% | 52% | – | – |
- The Coursera enterprise segment gross margin increased from 68% to 69%.
- The Coursera degree segment’s gross margin remained at 100%.
2025 Coursera Loss Statistics
- Net loss improved by 32%, reducing from $116.6 million in 2023 to $79.5 million in 2024.
- Interest income grew to $36.7 million, mitigating overall losses.
- Stock-based compensation remained stable at $108.1 million.
Coursera Courses and Certificate Statistics
- 3.3 million learners enrolled in Generative AI courses, with the rate increasing from 1 per minute in 2023 to 6 per minute in 2024.
- 4.9 million enrollments in Guided Projects, marking a 24% increase from 2023.
- 4.9 million enrollments in Professional Certificates, growing 10% compared to 2023.
- 81% of learners rated their courses 5 stars in 2024.
- Coursera Plus offers access to 11,000+ courses for a monthly or annual fee.
- Coursera offers 50+ online degrees, including bachelor’s and master’s programs. The platform also provides:
| Category | Number of Offerings |
|---|---|
| Total Courses | 12,300+ |
| Regular Courses | 9,200+ |
| Guided Projects | 2,000+ |
| Specializations | 1,200+ |
| Online Degrees | 50+ (Bachelor’s & Master’s) |
Coursera University And Industry Partnerships In 2025
- Coursera partners with 200 universities and 150 industry leaders to offer courses.
- Middle East & North Africa saw a 17% enrollment increase, possibly due to government-led cybersecurity initiatives.
- 1,270% YoY growth in AI enrollments across Asia Pacific and 1,500% in Sub-Saharan Africa, driven by targeted government investments.
- The U.S. leads AI investment, with 72% of CEOs prioritizing AI upskilling for employees.
- India’s $1.2 billion AI project, Malaysia’s National AI Studies Centre, and Thailand’s AI infrastructure highlight global AI expansion.
(Coursera Global Skills Report, Coursera News)
Coursera Career Impact
- 51% of global higher education leaders report integrating micro-credentials into their institutions.
The trend is especially strong in Asia Pacific (90%), Europe (83%), and North America (84%).
Here are how the impact of Micro-Credentials Adoption rate as reported by Coursera’s recent data:
| Parameter | Global | Asia Pacific | Europe | Latin America & Caribbean | Middle East & North Africa | North America | Sub-Saharan Africa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institutions Offering Micro-Credentials | 51% | 46% | 41% | 59% | 44% | 51% | 46% |
| Expanded Offerings After Implementation | 73% | 90% | 83% | 83% | 83% | 75% | 84% |
| Offering Academic Credit for Micro-Credentials | 53% | 51% | 46% | 59% | 44% | 53% | 46% |
| Students More Likely to Enroll in Programs Offering Micro-Credentials | 75% | 85% | 56% | 75% | 88% | 66% | 92% |
Coursera Employment Statistics In 2025
As per the most recent data here are Coursera employment stats:
- Coursera had 1,295 employees as of December 31, 2023, marking a 7.57% decline (-106 employees) compared to 2022.
Coursera employees over the year look like this:
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 512 |
| 2020 | 779 |
| 2021 | 1138 |
| 2022 | 1401 |
| 2023 | 1295 |
- Despite the reduction, Coursera’s workforce has more than doubled since 2019, when it had 512 employees.
- Coursera generates $536,428 in revenue per employee, showcasing its strong revenue model.
- However, its profit per employee is -$61,413, indicating ongoing operational expenses outweigh profitability.
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Coursera Statistics: Future Trends And Predictions
- The company completed a $95 million buyback program, reducing the share count by 7.9 million, which may benefit remaining shareholders. (Coursera, Annual Report)
- There was a drop in stock option exercises (from $72.65M in 2023 to $21.39M in 2024), suggesting lower realized gains from stock-based compensation. (Coursera, Annual Report)
