Middle East & Africa Life Insurance Market Size & Outlook

The life insurance market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 84,888.5 million by 2027. A compound annual growth rate of 1.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa life insurance market from 2021 to 2027.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$78,599.3
Forecast, 2027 (US$M)
$84,888.5
CAGR, 2021 - 2027
1.1%
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Middle East & Africa life insurance market, 2016-2027 (US$M)

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MEA life insurance market highlights

  • The MEA life insurance market generated a revenue of USD 78,599.3 million in 2020.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.1% from 2021 to 2027.
  • In terms of segment, whole life insurance was the largest revenue generating product in 2020.
  • Universal Life Insurance is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2027.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 78,599.3 million
Market revenue in 2027USD 84,888.5 million
Growth rate1.1% (CAGR from 2020 to 2027)
Largest segmentWhole life insurance
Fastest growing segmentUniversal Life Insurance
Historical data covered2016 - 2019
Base year for estimation2020
Forecast period covered2021 - 2027
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationWhole Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Universal Life Insurance, Variable Universal Life Insurance
Key market players worldwideMetLife Inc, Prudential Financial Inc, American International Group Inc, Lincoln National Corp, John Hancock Asset-Based Lending I, China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 7.5% of the global life insurance market in 2020.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 257,885.7 million by 2027.

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Life Insurance Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
China Life Insurance Co Ltd Class H View profile 100000 No. 16, Financial Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, People's Republic of, 100033 https://www.e-chinalife.com
John Hancock Asset-Based Lending I View profile - - -
Lincoln National Corp View profile 11024 150 North Radnor-Chester Road, Suite A305, Radnor, PA, United States, 19087 https://www.lincolnfinancial.com
Prudential Financial Inc View profile 40658 751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, United States, 07102 https://www.investor.prudential.com
MetLife Inc View profile 45000 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10166-0188 https://www.metlife.com
American International Group Inc View profile 25200 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United States, 10020 https://www.aig.com

Middle East & Africa life insurance 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 life insurance market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Whole life insurance was the largest segment with a revenue share of 34.09% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa life insurance market based on whole life insurance, term life insurance, universal life insurance, variable universal life insurance covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


Life insurance in the MEA region remains a tough sell. Countries in the region are expressing interest in risk mitigation through insurance due to demographic changes and economic growth. As per the Reinsurance Group of America, there is increased awareness about the importance of life insurance across the Middle East markets.

An increased interest has been seen from citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council in supplemental products & individual retirement plans. However, the high cost of living and slow economic growth are reducing disposable incomes, which in turn is affecting the sales of life insurance policies.

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