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The report Global Wellness Economy Monitor 2025 released by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)\u00a0focuses entirely on the massive and accelerating growth of the worldwide wellness market. The research reveals that the global wellness economy has reached a record $6.8 trillion and is forecast to hit $9.8 trillion by 2029, indicating strong expansion beyond “pandemic recovery mode.” Key growth sectors driving this expansion are wellness real estate and mental wellness, which have shown explosive annual growth rates since 2019. The report emphasises that the wellness economy is now a massive economic force, surpassing several other major global industries like sports and tourism, and provides detailed regional and sector-specific data and future projections through 2029. Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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