Japan Long-Term Care Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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Japan long-term care market highlights
- The Japan long-term care market generated a revenue of USD 48.9 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 79.5 billion by 2033.
- The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, public was the largest revenue generating payer in 2025.
- Private is the most lucrative payer segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Long-term care market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 48.9 billion |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 79.5 billion |
| Growth rate | 6.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Public |
| Fastest growing segment | Private |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD billion |
| Market segmentation | Public, Private, Out-of-Pocket |
| Key market players worldwide | Brookdale Senior Living Inc, Knight Therapeutics Inc, Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd, Sunrise Medical, Extendicare Inc, Sonida Senior Living Inc, Genesis Healthcare Inc Class A, Amedisys Inc, Home Instead, Diversicare Healthcare Services, Atria Senior Living |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 3.9% of the long-term care market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, India long-term care market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 31.7 billion by 2033.
Japan is the world’s most aged country, with more than 26% of its total population aged 65 years or over. With growing westernization, the percentage of elderly people living with their children has decreased in Japan. Moreover, there is an increasing participation of women in the workforce.
In addition, rising number of nuclear families & working women has resulted in an increased demand for LTC in the country. Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) was introduced in April 2000 in Japan and is considered to be one of the most efficient insurance systems in the world. The system is based partially on a tax-funded and insurance-based model.
Every individual has to pay a premium to LTCI from the age of 40 years onwards. This premium is based on income level and residence area. An individual becomes entitled to benefits, including home-based help & nursing facilities, of the insurance at the age of 65.
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Publish Date: May 06, 2026
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Long-Term Care Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Healthcare Inc Class A | View profile | 44,000 | 101 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA, United States, 19348 | www.genesishcc.com |
| Sunrise Medical | View profile | 1001-5000 | Boulder, Colorado, United States, North America | www.sunrisemedical.com |
| Amedisys Inc | View profile | 19,000 | 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, 70816 | www.amedisys.com |
| Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd | View profile | 16,960 | 203 Oxford Road, Building 2, Oxford Parks, Corner Eastwood and Oxford Roads, Johannesburg, GT, South Africa, 2196 | www.lifehealthcare.co.za |
| Brookdale Senior Living Inc | View profile | 36,000 | 111 Westwood Place, Suite 400, Brentwood, TN, United States, 37027 | www.brookdale.com |
| Knight Therapeutics Inc | View profile | 725 | 3400 De Maisonneuve West, Suite 1055, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3Z 3B8 | www.gud-knight.com |
| Extendicare Inc | View profile | 22,000 | 3000 Steeles Avenue East, Suite 700, Markham, ON, Canada, L3R 4T9 | www.extendicare.com |
| Sonida Senior Living Inc | View profile | 3,955 | 14755 Preston Road, Suite 810, Dallas, TX, United States, 75254 | www.sonidaseniorliving.com |
| Home Instead | View profile | 501-1000 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States, North America | www.homeinstead.com |
| Atria Senior Living | View profile | 10001+ | Louisville, Kentucky, United States, North America | atriaseniorliving.com |
Japan Long-Term Care Market Outlook
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Public was the largest segment with a revenue share of 93.25% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan long-term care market based on public, private, out-of-pocket covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Japan is the world’s most aged country, with more than 26% of its total population aged 65 years or over. With growing westernization, the percentage of elderly people living with their children has decreased in Japan. Moreover, there is an increasing participation of women in the workforce.
In addition, rising number of nuclear families & working women has resulted in an increased demand for LTC in the country. Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) was introduced in April 2000 in Japan and is considered to be one of the most efficient insurance systems in the world. The system is based partially on a tax-funded and insurance-based model.
Every individual has to pay a premium to LTCI from the age of 40 years onwards. This premium is based on income level and residence area. An individual becomes entitled to benefits, including home-based help & nursing facilities, of the insurance at the age of 65.
- Japan Long-Term Care Market Payer Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2033)
- Public
- Private
- Out-of-Pocket
- Japan Long-Term Care Market Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2033)
- Others Service
- Home Healthcare
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Hospice
- Nursing Care
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Japan Long-Term Care Market, 2021-2033 (US$B)
Japan long-term care market statistics, by payer, 2021-2033 (USD Billion)
