Europe Healthcare Staffing Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2035

The healthcare staffing market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 41,429.8 million by 2035. A compound annual growth rate of 7.5% is expected of Europe healthcare staffing market from 2026 to 2035.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$20,223.4
Forecast, 2035 (US$M)
$41,429.8
CAGR, 2026 - 2035
7.5%
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Europe healthcare staffing market, 2021-2035 (US$M)

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Europe healthcare staffing market highlights

  • The Europe healthcare staffing market generated a revenue of USD 20,223.4 million in 2025.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2026 to 2035.
  • In terms of segment, allied healthcare staffing was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
  • Locum Tenens Staffing is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2035.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 20,223.4 million
Market revenue in 2035USD 41,429.8 million
Growth rate7.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2035)
Largest segmentAllied healthcare staffing
Fastest growing segmentLocum Tenens Staffing
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2035
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTravel Nurse Staffing, Per Diem Nurse Staffing, Locum Tenens Staffing, Allied Healthcare Staffing
Key market players worldwideAMN Healthcare Services Inc, CHG Healthcare, Maxim Healthcare Staffing, Cross Country Healthcare Inc, Aya Healthcare, Adecco Group AG, Locum Tenens USA


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 24.6% of the global healthcare staffing market in 2025.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2035.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 28,240.5 million by 2035.

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Healthcare Staffing Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Adecco Group AG View profile 72438 Bellerivestrasse 30, Zurich, Switzerland, CH-8008 https://www.adeccogroup.com
Cross Country Healthcare Inc View profile 2300 6551 Park of Commerce Boulevard, N.W., Boca Raton, FL, United States, 33487 https://www.crosscountryhealthcare.com
Maxim Healthcare Staffing View profile - Columbia, Maryland, United States, North America http://www.maximstaffing.com/
Locum Tenens USA View profile 11-50 Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America http://locumtenensusa.com
Aya Healthcare View profile 5001-10000 San Diego, California, United States, North America https://www.ayahealthcare.com
CHG Healthcare View profile 1001-5000 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, North America http://www.chghealthcare.com
AMN Healthcare Services Inc View profile 3585 2999 Olympus Boulevard, Suite 500, Dallas, TX, United States, 75019 https://www.amnhealthcare.com

Europe healthcare staffing market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to healthcare staffing market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Allied healthcare staffing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 30.92% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe healthcare staffing market based on travel nurse staffing, per diem nurse staffing, locum tenens staffing, allied healthcare staffing covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2035.


The growth in Europe healthcare staffing market is attributed to the presence of multiple market players as well as a scarcity of medical or healthcare professionals. The European healthcare staffing market is dominated by Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Switzerland.

Over the projected period, demand for health personnel is likely to be driven by an increase in the older population and changing illness trends. Europe is witnessing a severe shortage of healthcare professionals since the past few years. The omicron waves of 2021, further worsened the scenario. According to European Public Service Union, Europe has a shortage of 2 million healthcare workers as of January 2022.

Furthermore, according to European commission, employment in the healthcare sector is expected to rise to 24,009,000 professionals until 2025 with over half of the healthcare professionals expected to retire or leave the sector for other reasons. All these factors are likely to drive the market in the coming years.

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