Middle East & Africa Healthcare Staffing Market Size & Outlook
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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 2025 | USD 563.8 million |
| Market revenue in 2035 | USD 948.5 million |
| Growth rate | 5.4% (CAGR from 2026 to 2035) |
| Largest segment | Allied healthcare staffing |
| Fastest growing segment | Locum Tenens Staffing |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2035 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Travel Nurse Staffing, Per Diem Nurse Staffing, Locum Tenens Staffing, Allied Healthcare Staffing |
| Key market players worldwide | AMN 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.
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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Publish Date: Jan 13, 2026
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Healthcare Staffing Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMN Healthcare Services Inc | View profile | 3,585 | 2999 Olympus Boulevard, Suite 500, Dallas, TX, United States, 75019 | www.amnhealthcare.com |
| CHG Healthcare | View profile | 1001-5000 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, North America | www.chghealthcare.com |
| Aya Healthcare | View profile | 5001-10000 | San Diego, California, United States, North America | www.ayahealthcare.com |
| Locum Tenens USA | View profile | 11-50 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America | locumtenensusa.com |
| Maxim Healthcare Staffing | View profile | - | Columbia, Maryland, United States, North America | www.maximstaffing.com/ |
| Cross Country Healthcare Inc | View profile | 2,300 | 6551 Park of Commerce Boulevard, N.W., Boca Raton, FL, United States, 33487 | www.crosscountryhealthcare.com |
| Adecco Group AG | View profile | 72,438 | Bellerivestrasse 30, Zurich, Switzerland, CH-8008 | www.adeccogroup.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 Outlook 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.
- Middle East & Africa Healthcare Staffing Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2035)
- Travel Nurse Staffing
- Per Diem Nurse Staffing
- Locum Tenens Staffing
- Allied Healthcare Staffing
- Middle East & Africa Healthcare Staffing Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2035)
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Ambulatory Facilities
- Other End Use
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