Infection Prevention Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The infection prevention market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $43.4 billion in 2024 to $45.01 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing awareness of healthcare-associated infections (HAIS), stringent regulatory guidelines, advancements in technology, globalization and international travel, and rising healthcare expenditure.

The infection prevention market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $52.2 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emerging infectious diseases, technological innovations, global population growth, and rise in ambulatory care services. Major trends in the forecast period include telemedicine and digital health solutions, personalized infection prevention, increased use of artificial intelligence (ai), rapid diagnostics, and focus on behavioral interventions.

The increase in the incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is expected to fuel the growth of the infection prevention market going forward. HAIs refer to infections that patients acquire while receiving healthcare treatment in a hospital or other healthcare facility. Infection prevention strategies are crucial in addressing these infections by implementing measures designed to minimize the risk of infections and enhance patient safety. For instance, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), a Sweden-based government agency, data from the third Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) of HAIs in 2022-2023 revealed that an estimated 4.3 million patients in EU/EEA hospitals acquire at least one HAI each year. As the incidence of HAIs continues to rise, the demand for infection prevention solutions is driving market growth.

Key players in the infection prevention market are innovating by developing new products such as infection preventionist staffing calculators to enhance their service offerings. These calculators help estimate the required number of infection preventionists in a healthcare facility based on factors such as bed count, patient acuity, and facility type. For example, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) launched an infection preventionist staffing calculator in December 2023. This tool aids hospitals and clinics in determining the appropriate number of infection preventionists (IPs) needed, thereby improving patient safety through optimal staffing levels. Continuous refinement of the calculator using data from healthcare facilities ensures accurate staffing recommendations.

In January 2023, Applied UV, Inc., a US-based disinfection technology company, acquired Puro Lighting for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Applied UV to leverage Puro Lighting's established commercial relationships, including partnerships with major companies such as Acuity Brands, Ushio, and Johnson Controls. Puro Lighting, a US-based medical equipment manufacturing company, specializes in UV light disinfection technologies. This strategic acquisition strengthens Applied UV’s position in the disinfection market, particularly in healthcare and commercial applications, enhancing its capabilities in advanced disinfection solutions.

Major companies operating in the infection prevention market report are Cardinal Health Inc., 3M Company, Stryker Corporation, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Ecolab Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, The Clorox Company, Olympus Corporation, Fortive Corporation, Steris PLC, Genitge AB, Sotera Health Inc., Belimed AG, Coltene Group, Steelco S.p.A., Skytron LLC, Melag Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Metrex Research, Pal International, Cisa Production S.r.l. Unipersonale, Covalon Technologies Ltd., Biosafe Systems LLC, Terragene SA, Micro-Scientific LLC, Matachana SA.

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

The infection prevention market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as disinfection, sterilization, and isolation precautions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The infection prevention market consists of sales of hand hygiene products, personal protective equipment (PPE), antimicrobial wipes and sprays, sharps disposal containers, and biohazard bags. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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).

Infection prevention encompasses a range of measures and practices aimed at reducing the risk and spread of infectious diseases. These practices include hygiene measures such as regular hand washing, vaccination, and the use of protective equipment. They play a critical role in healthcare settings, public spaces, and personal care to safeguard both individual and public health.

The key product categories within infection prevention include sterilization equipment, disinfectors, and consumables. Sterilization equipment is used to eliminate all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, and spores, from surfaces, fluids, medications, or biological culture media. Various types of infections, including microbial and healthcare-associated infections, are targeted by these products. They are utilized by a range of end-users such as hospitals and clinics, pharmaceutical companies, clinical laboratories, medical device companies, the life science industry, and academic and research centers.

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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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