UK Ambulance Services Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The ambulance services market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,833.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.5% is expected of UK ambulance services market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,500.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,833.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
9.5%
Report Coverage
UK

UK ambulance services market highlights

  • The UK ambulance services market generated a revenue of USD 1,500.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2,833.5 million by 2030.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% 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.


Ambulance services market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,500.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,833.5 million
Growth rate9.5% (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, UK accounted for 3.5% 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 Europe, Germany ambulance services market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Germany is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 3,450.5 million by 2030.

Ground ambulance was the largest segment with a revenue share of 65.75% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK ambulance services market based on ground ambulance, air ambulance, water ambulance covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The ambulance services market is a vital part of the healthcare sector in the UK, providing emergency medical care and transportation to patients in need. The market is highly competitive, with both public and private ambulance services operating across the country.

The NHS ambulance service is the primary provider of ambulance services in the country, with services provided by 10 NHS ambulance trusts in England, including the Scottish Ambulance Service, the Welsh Ambulance Service, and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. Private ambulance companies also provide services in the UK, particularly for nonemergency patient transport.

The UK ambulance services market is further driven by the rising geriatric population, increasing budgetary allocations for ambulance services, and rising incidence of stroke. As per the Stroke Association of the UK, every year, there are 100,000 stroke cases, which means 1 case of stroke every 5 minutes in the UK.

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

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