Inpatient Care - Eastern Africa | Statista Market Forecast

The Inpatient Care market in Eastern Africa is expected to witness a remarkable growth in the coming years.
By 2024, the projected revenue for this market is estimated to reach US$4.87bn.
This growth is anticipated to continue with an annual growth rate of 6.06% from 2024 to 2029.
As a result, the market volume is projected to reach US$6.54bn by 2029.
In terms of global comparison, United States is expected to generate the highest revenue in the Inpatient Care market.
In 2024, the revenue generated United States is projected to be US$731.40bn.
In Eastern Africa, the inpatient care market is rapidly expanding, with an increasing number of private hospitals offering specialized services.

Definition:
Inpatient Care refers to medical and surgical services provided to patients who are admitted for overnight stays at hospitals. This market covers a wide range of services, such as diagnostics, medical treatments, and surgical treatments. It also includes facilities, nursing care, and other services that are necessary for the patient's recovery and well-being during their hospital stay. However, inpatient long-term care (LTC) for people with LTC needs is not included. Hospital inpatient care is a crucial component of the healthcare industry and is essential for providing high-quality and comprehensive medical care to patients.

Structure:
Inpatient Care covers Neoplasm Treatments, Treatments of Cardiovascular Diseases, Treatments of Musculoskeletal Diseases, Gastroenterology, Midwifery, and Other Inpatient Care. Other Inpatient Care provides information on additional areas that are not covered by the previously mentioned markets.

Additional information:
Inpatient Care comprises revenues, average revenue per capita, number of hospitals, average revenue per hospital, number 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.

Inpatient nursing care
Medical goods for inpatient treatments
Inpatient surgical treatments

Day care
Long-term care
Outpatient care
Home-based care

The Inpatient Care market in Eastern Africa has been experiencing significant growth in recent years.

Customer preferences: One of the main reasons for this growth is the increasing demand for healthcare services in the region. As the population of Eastern Africa continues to grow, so does the demand for healthcare services, including inpatient care. Additionally, there is a growing middle class in the region that is able to afford more expensive healthcare services, such as inpatient care.

Trends in the market: Another trend in the market is the increasing focus on quality of care. Patients in Eastern Africa are becoming more aware of the quality of healthcare services and are demanding better care. This has led to an increase in the number of private hospitals and clinics that offer high-quality inpatient care services.

Local special circumstances: Eastern Africa is home to a number of low-income countries, which means that many people in the region do not have access to basic healthcare services. This has led to a rise in the number of non-profit organizations and government initiatives that are working to improve access to healthcare services in the region. Additionally, many countries in Eastern Africa are still recovering from years of conflict and instability, which has made it difficult to establish a strong healthcare system.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The economic growth in Eastern Africa has been one of the main factors driving the growth of the inpatient care market. As the region continues to develop, more people are able to afford healthcare services, and the demand for inpatient care is likely to continue to grow. Additionally, the region has seen an increase in foreign investment, which has led to the development of new hospitals and clinics that offer high-quality inpatient care services.

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 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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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.