OLED is quickly becoming the go-to display technology for PC monitors, and the latest shipment numbers make that shift hard to ignore. After years of slow adoption, OLED monitor panels are now moving in the millions—and the market is on track for massive growth through the rest of the decade.
New figures shared by Korean research firm UBI Research show just how fast momentum has built. Back in 2022, global OLED monitor panel shipments were only a little over half a million units. By 2024, that number surged to nearly 2 million. Now in 2025, shipments have climbed again to about 3.2 million units, highlighting how OLED monitors have moved from a premium niche into a far more mainstream choice.
What’s especially notable is the pace of growth. OLED monitor panel shipments in 2025 jumped by roughly 64% compared to 2024, exceeding earlier expectations. This rise is largely being driven by rapid improvements in OLED panel technology, broader availability across more monitor sizes and categories, and pricing that has become more competitive as manufacturers scale up production. Importantly, these numbers focus specifically on OLED panels used in monitors, not OLED panels for TVs, smartphones, or other devices—making the monitor-only growth even more impressive.
Looking ahead, the expansion is expected to continue. Forecasts suggest that global OLED monitor panel shipments could reach around 5 million units in 2026, representing another strong year-over-year increase of about 56%. That kind of acceleration points to a clear trend: more people are switching to OLED for everyday computing, creative work, and entertainment—not just hardcore gamers.
Longer-term projections are even more dramatic. If current momentum holds, annual OLED monitor panel shipments are expected to exceed 15 million units by 2030. That would mark a major transformation in the monitor industry, fueled by increasing consumer demand for the deeper blacks, vivid contrast, and premium image quality OLED is known for.
On the technology side, competition between major panel makers is also helping push adoption. Samsung continues to lead, and its latest QD-OLED panels are showing up in newer monitor models, giving buyers access to brighter screens and improved color accuracy. LG is also seeing growing interest in its new OLED developments, including its 4th Gen OLED technology known as Primary RGB Tandem, which uses four RGB layers to deliver stronger brightness performance.
With more monitor brands releasing OLED models every year and more buyers choosing OLED for both work and play, the direction of the market is becoming increasingly clear. OLED monitor shipments aren’t just rising—they’re accelerating, and the next few years could reshape what consumers expect from a high-end PC display.
