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.
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 2023
USD 449.3 million
Market revenue in 2030
USD 657.0 million
Growth rate
5.6% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segment
Ground ambulance
Fastest growing segment
Air Ambulance
Historical data
2018 - 2022
Base year
2023
Forecast period
2024 - 2030
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Ground Ambulance, Air Ambulance, Water Ambulance
Key market players worldwide
Babcock 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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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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South Africa Ambulance Services Market, 2018-2030 (US$M)