South Africa Long-Term Care Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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South Africa long-term care market highlights
- The South Africa long-term care market generated a revenue of USD 7.7 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 14.3 billion by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% 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 7.7 billion |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 14.3 billion |
| Growth rate | 7.8% (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, South Africa accounted for 0.6% 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 Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia long-term care market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 14.3 billion by 2033.
In South Africa, with primary healthcare being insufficient, LTC is highly underdeveloped. Rise in life expectancy, along with developing healthcare facilities, has resulted in an elevated proportion of elderly people in the country. Approximately 8.5% of the total population, i.e., about 4.54 million people, is aged 60 years or over.
Migration for work has resulted in the reduction of extended family culture in the country. Poor economic conditions have led to situations wherein elderly, in most cases, are the only bread-earners of the family and are often held hostages for their pension money.
The government does not offer any form of long-term insurance, and only a few private insurance companies offer coverage at a high premium. Home care and hospices are nearly nonexistent in the country. There are reforms focused on providing care services to elderly. However, these reforms have not been implemented yet.
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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 |
South Africa Long-Term Care Market Outlook
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Public was the largest segment with a revenue share of 77.92% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa long-term care market based on public, private, out-of-pocket covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
In South Africa, with primary healthcare being insufficient, LTC is highly underdeveloped. Rise in life expectancy, along with developing healthcare facilities, has resulted in an elevated proportion of elderly people in the country. Approximately 8.5% of the total population, i.e., about 4.54 million people, is aged 60 years or over.
Migration for work has resulted in the reduction of extended family culture in the country. Poor economic conditions have led to situations wherein elderly, in most cases, are the only bread-earners of the family and are often held hostages for their pension money.
The government does not offer any form of long-term insurance, and only a few private insurance companies offer coverage at a high premium. Home care and hospices are nearly nonexistent in the country. There are reforms focused on providing care services to elderly. However, these reforms have not been implemented yet.
- South Africa Long-Term Care Market Payer Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2033)
- Public
- Private
- Out-of-Pocket
- South Africa 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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South Africa Long-Term Care Market, 2021-2033 (US$B)
South Africa long-term care market statistics, by payer, 2021-2033 (USD Billion)
