Data on the growth of medical and wellness tourism
The global Medical Tourism market, which was estimated at USD 44.8 billion in 2019, is predicted to accrue earnings worth USD 207.9 billion by 2027.
In terms of volume, the global medical tourism market accounted for 24,045.80 thousand patients in 2019, and is projected to reach 74,358.59 thousand patients by 2027, registering a CAGR of 15.3% from 2020 to 2027.
Over the last decade, the healthcare industry has emerged as one of the key industrial sectors for economic growth in the UAE.
The UAE ranks 1st globally in terms of number of accredited health facilities with 205 hospitals, medical centres, and health facilities, according to Joint Commission International(JCI).
2021, medical facilities in the UAE treated patients from 153 countries. Considering the capacity of the local market, such a tourist flow can be perceived as inexhaustible
The global surge in medical and wellness tourism, coupled with the UAE's leading healthcare infrastructure
and special program for the development of healthcare “UAE health 2071: the future of healthcare”, positions the UAE as a premier and growing destination for medical tourism.
Source: Bloomberg, Mordor Intelligence, Business Wire
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