South Africa Wheelchair Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The wheelchair market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 124.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of South Africa wheelchair market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$78.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$124.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.7%
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South Africa

South Africa wheelchair market highlights

  • The South Africa wheelchair market generated a revenue of USD 78.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 124.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, manual was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Manual is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Wheelchair market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 78.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 124.2 million
Growth rate6.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentManual
Fastest growing segmentManual
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationManual, Electric
Key market players worldwideCarex Health Brands, Drive Medical, Graham - Field Health Products, Invacare, Medline Industries, Sunrise Medical, Quantum Rehab, Numotion, Pride Mobility Products Corp


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.5% of the global wheelchair market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa wheelchair market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 53.7 million by 2030.

Manual was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.17% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa wheelchair market based on manual, electric covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Over one billion people live with a disability worldwide, accounting for about 15% of the world's population, and the number is increasing. By 2050, the number of persons with disabilities is anticipated to double. Around 80% of people with disabilities live in developing economies, with 60 to 80 million of them being in Africa.

The number of impaired minors enrolled in school is believed to be between 5% and 10%. The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) is aware of numerous instances in which the South African Department of Health fails to effectively deliver wheelchairs to people with disabilities.

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South Africa wheelchair market size, by product, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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