Industry Statistics and Trends
Hospitals in Europe key trends
COVID-19 had widespread implications on hospitals.
Overcrowded hospitals, delayed surgeries and huge outlays in PPE and other COVID-19-related equipment were some of the major impacts the pandemic had on hospitals.
Increased adoption of tech will facilitate better patient care.
By adopting the latest tech innovations, healthcare professionals can automate certain tasks, leverage robotics to help with surgery, monitor and consult patients remotely, improving their workplace happiness and patient care.
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Hospitals in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Hospitals in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €1.3tr in 2024.
Trends and Insights
COVID-19 PPE requirements put a huge dent in medical budgets
- The COVID-19 pandemic inflicted a severe strain on hospitals in 2020 and 2021, with hundreds of thousands of Europeans passing prematurely due to the virus, while many others developed long COVID.
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Hospitals in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Tech integration will improve patient outcomes and raise throughput
- Telecoms tech will be used for remote consultations, while remote patient monitoring will enable continuous tracking of vital signs, helping to boost the accessibility of healthcare and proactively managing chronic conditions.
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Revenue
€1.3tr
Employees
12m
Wages
€XXX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
Bottom 5 Countries
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Hospitals in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
National Health Service | 172,851.0 | N/A | N/A | |
Sistema Nacional de Salud | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Servizio Sanitario Nazionale | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Hospitals in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Hospitals industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Hospitals industry in Europe is €1.3tr in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Hospitals in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 10,465 businesses in the Hospitals industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Hospitals industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Hospitals industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 2.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Hospitals industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Hospitals industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Hospitals in Europe include?
Ordinary and planned surgery beds and Day-care and outpatient services are part of the Hospitals industry.
How competitive is the Hospitals industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Hospitals industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry players provide medical, diagnostic and treatment services at both general and specialised hospitals. General hospitals include civilian and military hospitals, not-for-profit operations and university and prison hospitals. Specialised hospitals include mental health and substance abuse hospitals, hospitals for infectious diseases, maternity hospitals and sanatoriums.
Related Terms
InpatientOutpatientTeaching HospitalWhat's included in this industry?
Ordinary and planned surgery bedsDay-care and outpatient servicesEmergency care bedsMaternity bedsCompanies
National Health ServiceSistema Nacional de SaludServizio Sanitario NazionaleIndustry Code
861 - Hospital activities in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
COVID-19 PPE requirements put a huge dent in medical budgets
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Hospitals in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Hospitals in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Hospitals in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Hospitals in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Hospitals in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Hospitals in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Hospitals in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Hospitals in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Robotics offer ways to improve precision surgeries. Robotics can be leveraged to assist surgeons in performing invasive surgeries with high precision and speed.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Hospitals in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Hospitals in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Hospitals in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Europe
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Concentration depends on the presence of private hospitals. Hospitals are typically provided by government bodies, with hospitals centred in large population catchments. Therefore, concentration depends on how many private hospitals opt to locate within these areas.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for National Health Service
- Countries of operation for Sistema Nacional de Salud
- Countries of operation for Servizio Sanitario Nazionale
- Countries of operation for Fresenius SE & Co KGaA
- Countries of operation for Asklepios Kliniken GmbH
- Countries of operation for Ramsay Health Care
- Countries of operation for Hirslanden AG
- Countries of operation for Nuffield Health
- Countries of operation for Med Life SA
- Countries of operation for IASO Group
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Data regulations are tightening. In line with new data regulations like the EU's GDPR, hospitals are taking steps to bulletproof their data storage due to its highly sensitive nature, with blockchain a possibility that's being explored.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Hospitals in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Narrow profitability encourages new partnerships to be explored. The majority of hospitals are run not-for-profit, with the majority of the rest averaging a very slender margin, leading to collaborations with private investors to revitalise sections and raise profit.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Hospitals in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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