Japan Ambulance Services Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The ambulance services market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,029.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 13.2% is expected of Japan ambulance services market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,273.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,029.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
13.2%
Report Coverage
Japan

Japan ambulance services market highlights

  • The Japan ambulance services market generated a revenue of USD 1,273.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 3,029.9 million by 2030.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.2% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, ground ambulance was the largest revenue generating transport vehicle in 2023.
  • Air Ambulance is the most lucrative transport vehicle segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Ambulance services market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,273.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,029.9 million
Growth rate13.2% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentGround ambulance
Fastest growing segmentAir Ambulance
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationGround Ambulance, Air Ambulance, Water Ambulance
Key market players worldwideBabcock International Group PLC, London Ambulance Service, Acadian Ambulance Service, BVG Group, Global Medical Response, Air Methods, American Ambulance Service, Falck, Ziqitza Health Care, Medivic ICU Ambulance


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 3.0% of the global ambulance services market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China ambulance services market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Australia is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 859.6 million by 2030.

Ground ambulance was the largest segment with a revenue share of 68.29% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan ambulance services market based on ground ambulance, air ambulance, water ambulance covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


EMSs are mainly provided by the fire defense headquarters of the regional government in Japan. Ambulances are controlled by a group of three crew members trained in transport, stabilization, rescue, and advanced treatment of traumatic & medical emergencies. The rising geriatric population in Japan is likely to drive the demand for ambulance services over the forecast period.

According to World Bank, in 2016, over 26.5% of the population in Japan was above 65 years of age. The elderly population is more susceptible to various diseases and disabilities, which may propel the market for ambulance services in this country. In addition, Japan is known for its highly advanced technology, and its ambulance services are no exception.

Some ambulance services in Japan are equipped with telemedicine technology, which allows doctors to communicate with patients and paramedics in real time. This can be especially helpful in remote or hard-to-reach areas, and it also uses GPS and real-time traffic information to find the quickest and most efficient route to the scene of an emergency.

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Japan ambulance services market size, by transport vehicle, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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