South Korea Ambulance Services Market Size & Outlook

The ambulance services market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,150.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 14% is expected of South Korea ambulance services market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$459.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,150.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
14%
Report Coverage
South Korea

South Korea ambulance services market highlights

  • The South Korea ambulance services market generated a revenue of USD 459.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,150.7 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14% 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 459.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,150.7 million
Growth rate14% (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, South Korea accounted for 1.1% 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 91.17% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea ambulance services market based on ground ambulance, air ambulance, water ambulance covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


In South Korea, there are various types of ambulances available, including BLS ambulances, ALS ambulances, and Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) helicopters. BLS ambulances provide basic medical care, while ALS ambulances are equipped with advanced medical equipment and trained medical professionals to handle more serious medical emergencies.

HEMS helicopters are used in more remote areas or in situations where ground transportation is not possible. Government-run ambulance services in South Korea are provided by the National Emergency Medical Centre (NEMC), which operates in partnership with local governments. NEMC has a fleet of over 5,000 ambulances across the country, providing EMSs to people in need.

Korea's technology is extremely sophisticated and yet underutilized in the field of prehospital care. Although various university hospitals have modern technology for mobile and satellite communication, ambulances and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in rural or isolated areas hardly have access to these services.

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

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