Outpatient Care - United Arab Emirates

The Outpatient Care market in the United Arab Emirates is forecasted to achieve a revenue of US$2.21bn by the year 2024.
It is projected to exhibit a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 11.39%, leading to a market volume of US$3.78bn by 2029.
When compared to other countries worldwide, United States is expected to generate the highest revenue, amounting to US$744.80bn in 2024.
In the United Arab Emirates, the outpatient care market is experiencing a rapid growth due to the increasing demand for high-quality and accessible healthcare services.

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

The Outpatient Care market in United Arab Emirates has been experiencing significant growth in recent years.

Customer preferences: The population of the United Arab Emirates has been increasing steadily, leading to a growing demand for healthcare services. Additionally, the country has a large expatriate population, who often prefer outpatient care due to its convenience and flexibility.

Trends in the market: One of the major trends in the Outpatient Care market in United Arab Emirates is the increasing use of technology. Telemedicine, remote monitoring, and other digital health solutions are becoming more widely available, making it easier for patients to access care. Another trend is the growing popularity of specialized clinics, such as those focused on women's health or sports medicine.

Local special circumstances: The United Arab Emirates has a highly centralized healthcare system, with the majority of healthcare services provided by the government. However, the government has been encouraging private sector investment in healthcare, leading to the growth of private outpatient clinics.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The United Arab Emirates has a strong economy, driven by its oil and gas industry. The government has been investing heavily in infrastructure and diversifying the economy, leading to job growth and increased consumer spending. This has contributed to the growth of the Outpatient Care market in United Arab Emirates, as consumers have more disposable income to spend on healthcare 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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