PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1628135
PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1628135
Healthcare Staffing Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025 - 2034
The Global Healthcare Staffing Market, valued at USD 69.3 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2025 to 2034. This growth is driven by the rising demand for healthcare services, fueled by an aging population and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. As healthcare providers face mounting pressure to meet patient care demands, the need for skilled professionals across various roles has surged, making flexible staffing solutions essential.
A critical challenge in the industry is the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses and specialists. To address these gaps, hospitals and clinics are turning to staffing agencies to quickly and efficiently fill vacant positions. This approach helps maintain quality care while managing fluctuating patient volumes and reducing the burden on permanent staff.
Technological advancements are further accelerating market growth. Digital platforms are streamlining recruitment processes, enabling faster matching of healthcare professionals with job openings and reducing hiring time and costs. Additionally, the growing adoption of telemedicine has expanded the scope of healthcare staffing, creating demand for remote and hybrid roles.
| Market Scope | |
|---|---|
| Start Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Year | 2025-2034 |
| Start Value | $69.3 Billion |
| Forecast Value | $150.1 Billion |
| CAGR | 7.8% |
Regulatory mandates that require healthcare facilities to maintain specific staffing levels also play a significant role in driving demand. Compliance with these regulations is essential for ensuring patient safety and care quality. As a result, healthcare providers increasingly rely on staffing agencies to maintain adequate staffing levels without the financial burden of long-term employment.
The healthcare staffing market is segmented by type into travel nurse staffing, locum tenens, allied healthcare staffing, and per diem nurse staffing. Among these, travel nurse staffing is expected to experience the fastest growth, with a projected CAGR of 8.8%, reaching USD 70.8 billion by 2034. Travel nurses provide critical support during peak demand periods and offer specialized expertise that may not be available locally.
By end use, healthcare facilities dominate the market, accounting for the largest share in 2024. These facilities rely heavily on staffing agencies to address workforce shortages and manage patient care efficiently. The segment is expected to reach USD 94.7 billion by 2034, driven by the need for adaptable staffing solutions.
In North America, the healthcare staffing market generated USD 38.7 billion in revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7% through 2034. Factors such as an aging population, rising chronic diseases, and workforce shortages are key drivers in the region.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
- 1.1 Market scope and definitions
- 1.2 Research design
- 1.2.1 Research approach
- 1.2.2 Data collection methods
- 1.3 Base estimates and calculations
- 1.3.1 Base year calculation
- 1.3.2 Key trends for market estimation
- 1.4 Forecast model
- 1.5 Primary research and validation
- 1.5.1 Primary sources
- 1.5.2 Data mining sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
- 2.1 Industry 360° synopsis
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
- 3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
- 3.2 Industry impact forces
- 3.2.1 Growth drivers
- 3.2.1.1 Increasing demand for temporary staffing for medical professionals
- 3.2.1.2 Persistent shortage of nurses and healthcare professionals
- 3.2.1.3 Significant increase in the geriatric population
- 3.2.1.4 Increased adoption of outsourcing healthcare staff
- 3.2.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
- 3.2.2.1 Shortage of skilled health workers in developing countries
- 3.2.1 Growth drivers
- 3.3 Growth potential analysis
- 3.4 Private equity overview
- 3.5 M&A landscape
- 3.6 Healthcare staffing valuation analysis
- 3.7 Segmental characteristics
- 3.8 Policy landscape
- 3.9 Key investment rationale
- 3.10 Gap analysis
- 3.11 Porter's analysis
- 3.12 PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Company market share analysis
- 4.3 Company matrix analysis
- 4.4 Competitive analysis of major market players
- 4.5 Competitive positioning matrix
- 4.6 Strategy dashboard
Chapter 5 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2021 - 2034 ($ Mn)
- 5.1 Key trends
- 5.2 Travel nurse staffing
- 5.3 Locum tenens staffing
- 5.4 Allied healthcare staffing
- 5.5 Per diem nurse staffing
Chapter 6 Market Estimates and Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2034 ($ Mn)
- 6.1 Key trends
- 6.2 Healthcare facilities
- 6.3 Biopharmaceutical companies
- 6.4 Government clients
- 6.5 Other end users
Chapter 7 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Region, 2021 - 2034 ($ Mn)
- 7.1 Key trends
- 7.2 North America
- 7.2.1 U.S.
- 7.2.2 Canada
- 7.3 Europe
- 7.3.1 Germany
- 7.3.2 UK
- 7.3.3 France
- 7.3.4 Spain
- 7.3.5 Italy
- 7.3.6 Netherlands
- 7.4 Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1 China
- 7.4.2 Japan
- 7.4.3 India
- 7.4.4 Australia
- 7.4.5 South Korea
- 7.5 Latin America
- 7.5.1 Brazil
- 7.5.2 Mexico
- 7.5.3 Argentina
- 7.6 Middle East and Africa
- 7.6.1 South Africa
- 7.6.2 Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.3 UAE
Chapter 8 Company Profiles
- 8.1 Adecco Group
- 8.2 AMN Healthcare
- 8.3 Aurus Medical
- 8.4 Aya Healthcare
- 8.5 CHG Management
- 8.6 Cross Country Healthcare
- 8.7 Envision Healthcare
- 8.8 Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
- 8.9 Jackson Healthcare
- 8.10 LocumTenens
- 8.11 Maxim Healthcare
- 8.12 Medical Solutions
- 8.13 Medicus Healthcare Solutions
- 8.14 TeamHealth
- 8.15 Trustaff
