Middle East & Africa Healthcare Staffing Market Size & Outlook

The healthcare staffing market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 948.5 million by 2035. A compound annual growth rate of 5.4% is expected of Middle East & Africa healthcare staffing market from 2026 to 2035.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$563.8
Forecast, 2035 (US$M)
$948.5
CAGR, 2026 - 2035
5.4%
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Middle East & Africa healthcare staffing market, 2021-2035 (US$M)

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MEA healthcare staffing market highlights

  • The MEA healthcare staffing market generated a revenue of USD 563.8 million in 2025.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% 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, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2035.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 563.8 million
Market revenue in 2035USD 948.5 million
Growth rate5.4% (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, MEA region accounted for 0.7% 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

Middle East & Africa 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 30.42% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa 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.


Shortage of medical staff due to lack of medical colleges and large number of professionals moving to different countries present lucrative growth opportunities for international players to establish their presence in this region. Israel, Kuwait, UAE, Iran, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda are the major countries in Middle East and Africa.

Major challenges related to healthcare in the region are lack of insurance coverage and sufficient healthcare workforce. According to WHO the African region has 1.30 health workers per 1000 patients, which is very low.

Furthermore, graduated staff prefers working abroad due to better income and availability of advanced facilities, which further creates a shortage of medical staff, driving the need for proper healthcare staffing.

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