Ambulance Services Market Report 2025

The ambulance services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $66.84 billion in 2024 to $70.73 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to emergency medical demand, urbanization trends, government regulations and standards, health insurance coverage, public awareness and education.

The ambulance services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $87.71 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to population aging, pandemic preparedness, community paramedicine programs, integration with mobile health apps, climate change and natural disasters. Major trends in the forecast period include data analytics for resource allocation, technological integration, telemedicine integration, specialized ambulance services, data-driven decision making, community collaboration for emergency response.

Transformations in lifestyles and an increase in sedentary jobs are reshaping the disease profile of the global population, necessitating the demand for ambulance services. For example, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in May 2023 reveals that over 356,000 people experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the United States annually, with 60% to 80% facing fatalities before reaching the hospital. The surge in cardiac arrests due to lifestyle changes propels the need for ambulance services.

The growth of the ambulance services market is anticipated to be driven by a mounting number of road accidents. Road accidents, involving vehicle collisions and resulting in damage and injuries, necessitate immediate medical response and transport provided by ambulance services. For instance, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in August 2022 indicate a 7% rise in motor vehicle traffic crash-related deaths, with an estimated 9,560 fatalities in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Consequently, the escalating number of road accidents fuels the expansion of the ambulance services market.

Leading companies in the ambulance services market are increasingly focusing on innovative solutions, such as specialized ambulance services for delivery associates, to improve on-site medical assistance and ensure prompt emergency response. Ambulance services for delivery associates are tailored emergency medical services that provide immediate aid to delivery personnel while they are working. For example, in October 2024, Amazon India, a US-based e-commerce company, introduced ambulance services for its delivery associates in collaboration with Dial 4242, aiming to enhance their health and safety. This initiative includes a six-month health campaign, benefiting over 50,000 associates with free, on-demand emergency medical support accessible via a mobile app. The ambulances are equipped to provide both basic and advanced life support. Additionally, the program includes over 50 free medical camps across major cities, offering a range of health services and promoting health awareness.

Major companies in the ambulance services market are emphasizing the introduction of innovative solutions such as 5G ambulance services. This healthcare initiative utilizes fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology to elevate patient diagnosis, treatment, and care during transportation. For instance, Zenzo, an India-based healthcare provider, launched its pioneering 5G ambulance service in Mumbai in August 2023. Equipped with advanced medical tools and telemetry devices, the 5G ambulance introduces a new era of real-time data collection and analysis, setting a groundbreaking standard for pre-hospital care in India and globally.

Major companies operating in the ambulance services market include Providence Service Corporation, Alia MedFlight, Babcock International Group plc, Falck AS, Air Methods Corporation, American Medical Response Inc., Global Medical Response, Acadian Ambulance Service Inc., Boston MedFlight, Cataldo Ambulance Service, Care Ambulance Service, National Health Service England, Life EMS Ambulance, Medivic Aviation, Air Ambulance Worldwide, AirLink Critical Care Transport, AirMed International, AirMedCare Network, AirXpress, Allina Health Emergency Medical Services, Ambulance Service Company, Ambulnz, Apollo MedFlight, Arizona Ambulance Transport, ATS Medical Services, Bell Ambulance, Community Ambulance, Critical Care Medflight, Orange County Fire Rescue.

Western Europe was the largest region in the ambulance services market in 2024. North America was the second largest region in the ambulance services market. Africa was the smallest region in the ambulance services market. The regions covered in the ambulance services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the ambulance services market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The ambulance services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing mortuary ambulance, basic ambulance, advanced ambulance, and neonatal ambulance services. 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.

Ambulance services refer to a type of service utilized when a patient's condition requires medical transport, and the use of specialized medical tools and/or skills is both medically necessary and crucial for the patient's safe transfer. An ambulance is an emergency vehicle equipped with emergency care equipment, used to transport injured or ill individuals for emergency medical care.

The primary types of ambulance services include ground ambulance services, air ambulance services, and water ambulance services. An air ambulance is a specially designed helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft used to transport injured or sick individuals during medical emergencies, especially over long distances or challenging terrains. Ambulance services can be owned either as part of a chain or as standalone entities, and expenditures may be categorized as either public or private. These services are utilized by both men and women.

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