Outpatient Care - Namibia | Statista Market Forecast

The Outpatient Care market in Namibia is forecasted to achieve a revenue of N US$75.54m by 2024.
This represents an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 2.42%, leading to a market size of N US$85.15m by 2029.
In terms of global comparison, United States is anticipated to generate the highest revenue, amounting to US$744.80bn in 2024.
"The demand for outpatient care services in Namibia is surging due to the country's growing population and increasing focus on preventive healthcare."

Definition:
Outpatient Care refers to medical and surgical services that are provided to patients who do not require an overnight stay in a hospital. It covers a wide range of services, including diagnostic tests, procedures, and treatments that are performed on an outpatient basis (e.g., doctor consultations, diagnostic services, and laboratory tests). Hospital outpatient care is designed to provide convenient, efficient, and cost-effective medical care to patients, allowing them to receive medical attention without having to spend the night in a hospital. This reduces the overall cost of healthcare and increases accessibility to medical services.

Additional information:
The Outpatient Care market comprises revenues and average revenue per capita. 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.

Ambulatory care by hospitals
Minor surgical procedures
Clinic visits by patients
Checkups
Emergency department visits

Inpatient care
Day care
Long-term care
Home-based care

Namibia, a country in Southern Africa, has seen a steady growth in the Outpatient Care market in recent years.

Customer preferences: Namibians have shown a growing preference for Outpatient Care due to its convenience and affordability. With the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, there is a higher demand for specialized care that can be provided in an outpatient setting. Additionally, patients prefer to avoid hospitalization due to the high costs associated with inpatient care.

Trends in the market: One of the major trends in the Outpatient Care market in Namibia is the growth of private healthcare providers. Private clinics and hospitals are becoming more popular due to their efficient services, shorter waiting times, and availability of specialized care. This trend is expected to continue as the government continues to encourage private investment in the healthcare sector.Another trend in the market is the increasing use of technology in healthcare. Telemedicine and mobile health applications are becoming more popular as they provide patients with easy access to healthcare services. This trend is expected to continue as the government invests in improving the country's telecommunications infrastructure.

Local special circumstances: Namibia has a small population of just over 2 million people, with a large proportion living in rural areas. This has led to a shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas. To address this, the government has implemented policies to increase the number of healthcare professionals in the country and improve the distribution of healthcare services.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: Namibia's economy has been growing steadily in recent years, driven by the mining and tourism sectors. This has led to an increase in disposable income and a growing middle class, which has contributed to the growth of the Outpatient Care market. Additionally, the government has been investing in healthcare infrastructure and services, which has further contributed to the growth of the market.In conclusion, the Outpatient Care market in Namibia is growing due to increasing customer preferences for convenience and affordability, the growth of private healthcare providers, the increasing use of technology in healthcare, and the government's investment in healthcare infrastructure and services. However, the shortage of healthcare professionals in rural areas remains a challenge that needs to be addressed to ensure equitable access to healthcare services for all Namibians.

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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