South Africa Acute Hospital Care Market Size & Outlook

The acute hospital care market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 16,853.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3% is expected of South Africa acute hospital care market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$13,697.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$16,853.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3%
Report Coverage
South Africa

South Africa acute hospital care market highlights

  • The South Africa acute hospital care market generated a revenue of USD 13,697.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 16,853.7 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, emergency care was the largest revenue generating medical condition in 2023.
  • Acute Care Surgery is the most lucrative medical condition segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Acute hospital care market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 13,697.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 16,853.7 million
Growth rate3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentEmergency care
Fastest growing segmentAcute Care Surgery
Historical data2017 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationEmergency Care, Short-term Stabilization, Trauma Care, Acute Care Surgery, Other Medical Conditions
Key market players worldwideTenet Healthcare Corp, Fresenius Medical Care AG, Ramsay Health Care Ltd, Universal Health Services Inc Class B, Community Health Systems Inc, Ascension, IHH Healthcare Bhd, Ardent Health Services, Mediclinic International, Asklepios, LifePoint Health


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.4% of the global acute hospital care market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia acute hospital care market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 21,335.2 million by 2030.

Emergency care was the largest segment with a revenue share of 53.79% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa acute hospital care market based on emergency care, short-term stabilization, trauma care, acute care surgery, other medical conditions covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


Private healthcare services play a vital role in South Africa. Private healthcare facilities account for 60% of the healthcare spending. Most of the South African population heavily depends upon overburdened public healthcare system.

South Africa has several economic challenges with citizens facing severe budgetary constraints. The country portrays readiness to adopt innovative technologies and services.

Public and private players are collectively working toward minimizing healthcare expenditure and reducing growing disease burden on healthcare systems. South African government agencies are focusing on reducing disparities in healthcare provision and improving health outcomes, which is likely to boost market growth.

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South Africa acute hospital care market size, by medical condition, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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