Emergency and Other Relief Services Market Report 2025

This Emergency and Other Relief Services market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The emergency and other relief services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $25.38 billion in 2024 to $27.71 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to natural disasters, conflict and refugee crises, emergency response coordination, disease outbreaks.

The emergency and other relief services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $38.51 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to technological innovations, government partnerships, nutrition and food security, water and sanitation services. Major trends in the forecast period include digital humanitarianism, healthcare in emergencies, refugee and idp assistance, technology for disaster response.

The global emergency and other relief services market is set to experience growth driven by the increasing support provided by large corporations and organizations in the form of funds, grants, or programs. These entities are actively working to address the needs of people affected by various disasters on a global scale. For instance, in September 2024, Operation Sadbhav, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) initiative launched by the Government of India, announced the dispatch of 53 tonnes of emergency flood relief assistance worth US$1 million to Myanmar, following the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi. Therefore, the growing support from various individuals and corporations is fueling the growth of the emergency and other relief services market.

The growing number of natural disasters is expected to be a driving force behind the expansion of the emergency and other relief services market. Natural disasters, which stem from natural processes and cause substantial damage to the environment while posing severe threats to human life and property, necessitate rapid assistance and relief efforts. Emergency and other relief services play a crucial role in delivering immediate support to individuals, communities, and regions impacted by such disasters, mitigating their effects. For instance, in March 2023, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, a U.S.-based United Nations body, there were 30,704 deaths from 387 natural hazards and disasters in 2022, which was three times higher than in 2021. Therefore, the increasing frequency of natural disasters is driving the growth of the emergency and other relief services markets.

The organizations in the emergency and other relief services market are increasingly integrating technology. They are leveraging tools such as the RC view and RC Collect applications to streamline their procedures. These applications have proven valuable for dispatching Disaster Action Teams (DAT) to emergencies and collecting information during damage assessments of homes and property after disasters. This adoption of technology has resulted in faster response times and improved data collection.

Major companies operating in the emergency and other relief services market are focusing on innovating technologies with artificial intelligence (AI), such as the Climate Risk Intelligence System (CRIS), to provide reliable services to customers. The Climate Risk Intelligence System (CRIS) is used for emergency management and other relief services designed to mitigate disasters and disruptions caused by increasingly intense and destructive weather patterns. For instance, in May 2022, AiDash, a US-based software as a service (SaaS) company, launched the Climate Risk Intelligence System (CRIS). This AI-powered platform uses satellite imagery, real-time weather data, and vegetation data to bolster preparedness for natural disasters and climate change. It is designed to identify and map the exposure of all valued assets to climate-related hazards, helping organizations plan and respond effectively to potential threats.

Major companies operating in the emergency and other relief services market include International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Disaster Emergency Service, The Salvation Army, The American National Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, Samaritan's Purse, World Vision International, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, Oxfam International, The Save the Children Fund, Credit Analysis & Research Ltd., Mercy Corp., Action Against Hunger, International Medical Corp., Handicap International, ShelterBox, Team Rubicon, All Hands and Hearts, Heart to Heart International, Americares, Direct Relief International, Catholic Relief Services, Islamic Relief USA, Lutheran World Relief, Operation Blessing International, World Relief, Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, Food for the Hungry, ChildFund International, Relief International.

Emergency and other relief services encompass the provision of urgent aid to address the needs of disaster victims, as well as various forms of welfare assistance provided by government and community agencies to enhance the basic living conditions of individuals in the community.

The primary categories of emergency and other relief services include food, shelter, medical assistance, and additional forms of aid. Medical assistance typically involves delivering emergency healthcare services to those in need. Services are further categorized into short-term assistance, deferred assistance, and long-term assistance, offering a range of support to those affected by disasters and various challenges. Professional services are also integral to these efforts and may include consulting services, emergency operation services, training and simulation services, as well as public information services aimed at ensuring effective response and support for disaster-affected individuals and communities.

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Western Europe was the largest region in the emergency and other relief services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the emergency and other relief services market. The regions covered in the emergency and other relief services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the emergency and other relief services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The emergency and other relief services market consists of revenues earned by entities that provide food, shelter, clothing, medical relief, resettlement, and counselling to victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts such as wars. The emergency and other relief services market includes establishments such as disaster relief organizations, emergency relief organizations, immigrant resettlement organizations. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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