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South Africa Ambulance Services Market Size & Outlook

The ambulance services market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 657.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.6% is expected of South Africa ambulance services market from 2024 to 2030.

  • MedTech
    • Ambulance
      • Ambulance Services Market Outlook
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$449.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$657.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.6%
Report Coverage
South Africa
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South Africa ambulance services market highlights

  • The South Africa ambulance services market generated a revenue of USD 449.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 657.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% 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 449.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 657.0 million
Growth rate5.6% (CAGR from 2024 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, South Africa accounted for 1.1% 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 Middle East & Africa, South Africa ambulance services 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 312.0 million by 2030.

South Africa is expected to witness considerable growth over the forecast period. The country has five different levels of proficiency in short training courses for EMSs, which include a 4-week BAA or Basic Ambulance Assistant training.

These courses are aimed at professionalizing EMSs and aligning them with other areas of healthcare services. Adequate training provided to EMS personnel helps in improving the quality of EMS and, in turn, is expected to drive the market for ambulance services. In addition, the prevalence of CVDs is high in this country, which is driving growth of ambulance services market.

As per the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa, heart diseases and stroke are the second-leading cause of death in the country. Every hour approximately 5 people suffer a heart attack, and about 10 people experience a stroke in the country.

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Ambulance Services Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Air MethodsView profile 1001-5000Englewood, Colorado, United States, North Americaairmethods.com
Acadian Ambulance ServiceView profile 5001-10000Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, North Americaacadianambulance.com/
Global Medical ResponseView profile 10001+Lewisville, Texas, United States, North Americawww.globalmedicalresponse.com
Babcock International Group PLCView profile 26,73533 Wigmore Street, London, United Kingdom, W1U 1QXwww.babcockinternational.com
London Ambulance ServiceView profile 1001-5000London, England, United Kingdom, Europewww.londonambulance.nhs.uk/
BVG GroupView profile 251-500Brecon, Powys, United Kingdom, Europewww.bvg-group.co.uk/
American Ambulance ServiceView profile 101-250Norwich, Connecticut, United States, North Americaamericanamb.com
FalckView profile 10001+Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Europewww.falck.com
Ziqitza Health CareView profile 5001-10000Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asiawww.zhl.org.in/
Medivic ICU AmbulanceView profile 51-100-www.medivicambulance.com/

South Africa Ambulance Services Market Outlook

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Ground Ambulance was the largest segment with a revenue share of 92.61% in 2023.

Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa ambulance services market based on ground ambulance, air ambulance, water ambulance covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.




South Africa is expected to witness considerable growth over the forecast period. The country has five different levels of proficiency in short training courses for EMSs, which include a 4-week BAA or Basic Ambulance Assistant training.

These courses are aimed at professionalizing EMSs and aligning them with other areas of healthcare services. Adequate training provided to EMS personnel helps in improving the quality of EMS and, in turn, is expected to drive the market for ambulance services. In addition, the prevalence of CVDs is high in this country, which is driving growth of ambulance services market.

As per the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa, heart diseases and stroke are the second-leading cause of death in the country. Every hour approximately 5 people suffer a heart attack, and about 10 people experience a stroke in the country.

  • South Africa Ambulance Services Market Transport Vehicle Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Ground Ambulance
    • Air Ambulance
    • Water Ambulance
  • South Africa Ambulance Services Market Emergency Services Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Emergency Services
    • Non-Emergency Services
  • South Africa Ambulance Services Market Equipment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Advance Life Support Ambulance Services (ALS)
    • Basic Life Support Ambulance Services (BLS)

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