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  • In 2025, it is projected that the revenue in the Hospitals market in Germany will reach US$156.00bn.
  • The market is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2029) of 2.72%, resulting in a market volume of US$173.65bn by 2029.
  • When compared globally, United States is expected to generate the most revenue in the Hospitals market, with a projected revenue of US$1.55tn in 2025.
  • In terms of per person revenues, in 2025, in Germany is expected to generate US$1.87k per person.
  • Germany's hospitals are at the forefront of medical innovation, with a strong emphasis on research and development.

Definition:
Hospitals are licensed facilities that provide a variety of medical and surgical services, some of which are also provided by other facilities. A distinguishing characteristic of hospitals is “inpatient care,” which refers to services where patients are admitted to a hospital to stay overnight for closer monitoring.

This market includes general hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and specialist hospitals, which provide various services to patients, ranging from diagnostics, medical and surgical treatments, nursing and specialized accommodation to other medical services. Depending on the specific legal regulations, the medical services provided by hospitals can vary greatly from country to country. Long-term care facilities, ambulatory care providers, and medical retailers are excluded from this market.

Structure:
The Hospitals market is divided into three categories: Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, and Other Hospital Services. Inpatient Care comprises all the medical and surgical services that are provided to patients who are admitted to a hospital for an overnight stay. Outpatient Care covers all medical and surgical services that are provided to patients without having to spend the night in a hospital. Other Hospital Services includes hospital services that are provided outside of a basic hospital setting, e.g., day-care, long-term care, and home-based care.

Additional information:
The shown KPIs include revenues, average revenue per capita, number of hospitals, density of hospitals, average revenue per hospital, number of hospital beds, density of hospital beds, and average revenue per hospital bed. Market values represent revenues paid to hospitals by the respective healthcare payers (including VAT, if applicable). Reported market revenues include spending by consumers (B2C), enterprises (B2B), and governments (B2G). Revenues are allocated to the country where the money is spent.

In-Scope
  • General hospitals, including community, county, and regional hospitals
  • Psychiatric hospitals
  • Specialist hospitals, such as maternity clinics and aesthetics clinics
Out-Of-Scope
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Ambulatory care providers, such as specialist practices and dental practices
  • Providers of ancillary medical services
  • Medical retailers and other providers of medical supplies
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    Revenue

    NOTES: Data shown is using current exchange rates and reflects market impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war.

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Apr 2024

    SOURCE: Statista Market Insights

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Apr 2024

    SOURCE: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    Germany, known for its world-class healthcare system, has seen a significant development in its hospitals market.

    Customer preferences:
    German customers have a high demand for quality healthcare services, which has led to an increase in the number of private hospitals in the country. Patients are willing to pay more for better quality healthcare services, which has resulted in an increase in the number of specialized hospitals in Germany.

    Trends in the market:
    The German hospitals market has seen a trend towards consolidation, with larger hospital groups acquiring smaller hospitals. This has led to an increase in the number of hospital beds and a decrease in the number of hospitals in the country. Moreover, there has been a shift towards outpatient care, resulting in a decrease in the number of inpatient hospital stays. The use of telemedicine and other digital technologies has also become increasingly popular in the German hospitals market.

    Local special circumstances:
    Germany has a unique healthcare system, with a mix of public and private healthcare providers. The country has a mandatory health insurance system, which covers almost the entire population. However, patients can also opt for private health insurance, which provides them with additional benefits and access to specialized hospitals. This has resulted in a two-tiered healthcare system, where patients with private health insurance have access to better quality healthcare services.

    Underlying macroeconomic factors:
    The German hospitals market is influenced by several macroeconomic factors, including the aging population and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. The aging population has led to an increase in the demand for healthcare services, while the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases has resulted in a higher demand for specialized hospitals. Moreover, the German government has been investing heavily in the healthcare sector, which has led to an increase in the number of hospitals and the adoption of new technologies in the sector. In conclusion, the German hospitals market has seen a significant development in recent years, with a trend towards consolidation and a shift towards outpatient care. The country's unique healthcare system, with a mix of public and private healthcare providers, has also influenced the market. The underlying macroeconomic factors, including the aging population and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, have further driven the growth of the market.

    Hospitals

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Apr 2024

    SOURCES: Statista Market Insights, OECD, WHO, National statistical offices

    Hospital beds

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Apr 2024

    SOURCES: Statista Market Insights, World Bank, WHO

    Demographics

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Mar 2024

    SOURCES: Statista Market Insights, Statista Consumer Insights Global

    Global Comparison

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Apr 2024

    SOURCE: Statista Market Insights

    Methodology

    Data coverage:

    Data encompasses B2B, B2G, and B2C spend. Figures are based on revenue received by hospitals from public or private sources, allocated to the country where the money is spent, including VAT if applicable.

    Modeling approach / Market size:

    Market sizes are determined by a bottom-up approach, based on a specific rationale for each market market. Next, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as healthcare expenditure per capita, health risk factors, public health spend, and GDP. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

    Forecasts:

    In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. For example, forecasts are based on historical developments, current trends, and key market indicators, using advanced statistical methods.

    Additional notes:

    Data is modeled in US$ using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered at a country-specific level.

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    Key Market Indicators

    NOTES: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    MOST_RECENT_UPDATE: Jan 2025

    SOURCE: Statista Market Insights

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    U.S. Hospitals - Statistics & Facts

    The healthcare landscape in the United States is a complicated one. There are federal health insurance plans for low-income individuals namely Medicaid and CHIP (Children’s health insurance program) and Medicare for seniors and the disabled. Aside from these, people must buy private health insurance or be left uninsured because the U.S. is the only high-income country without universal healthcare coverage. Hospitals in the U.S., therefore, receive payment from multiple payers. Most revenue generated by U.S. hospitals comes from private insurance, self, or other payments. The complexity of this multi-payer system is instrumental to the U.S. having the highest administrative health costs per capita among wealthy nations.
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