Middle East & Africa Ambulance Services Market Size & Outlook

The ambulance services market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,536.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is expected of Middle East & Africa ambulance services market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,749.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,536.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.5%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA ambulance services market highlights

  • The MEA ambulance services market generated a revenue of USD 1,749.3 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% 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.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,749.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,536.5 million
Growth rate5.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentGround ambulance
Fastest growing segmentAir Ambulance
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 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, MEA region accounted for 4.1% of the global ambulance services market in 2023.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 15,241.0 million by 2030.

Ground ambulance was the largest segment with a revenue share of 83.27% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa ambulance services market based on ground ambulance, air ambulance, water ambulance covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Middle East & Africa (MEA) constitutes South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This region includes countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman, which are prospering economies. Advancements in their healthcare system and infrastructure are expected to increase the demand for ambulance services in the region.

Moreover, the high prevalence of infectious diseases in African countries makes emergency ambulance services a necessity. In addition, the growing population and increasing government focus on healthcare services in the region also drive market growth.

For instance, Qatar initiated National Health Strategy (NHS) for the period 2011–2016, which covers the development of emergency care services and building an emergency & urgent care network in the country. The NHS is expected to facilitate easy transportation of patients through ambulance and advance ambulance services in the region, which is expected to boost the market.

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MEA ambulance services market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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