The global long term care market size reached USD 1,138.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,827.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.13% during 2025-2033. The rising global aging population, the increasing prevalence of chronic disease, significant technological advancements, growing demand for home healthcare, enhanced government support, and increase in private investments ensuring accessibility and quality care for the elderly are key factors driving the market growth.
Long term care (LTC) assists individuals with functional or cognitive limitations in performing activities of daily living (ADLs), which include walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, eating, using the toilet, and moving around. It comprises conventional health services, such as the management of chronic geriatric conditions, rehabilitation, palliation, promotion, and preventative services. It is provided in private homes, adult day-care settings, residential care/assisted living facilities and nursing homes. At present, there is a rise in the geriatric population with diabetes, arthritis, pulmonary disease, age-related hearing loss, and cognitive illnesses like dementia and Alzheimer’s. As a result, the demand for LTC is escalating across the globe.
Long Term Care Market Trends:
At present, LTC facilities provide care to people with chronic conditions and multiple co-morbidities. This, coupled with the increasing number of children with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disorders, represents one of the key factors propelling the growth of the market. Besides this, younger adults are considerably at the risk of losing functional capacity on account of a rise in road accidents. Consequently, there is a rise in the demand for LTC as it offers continuity of care after discharge from a hospital, which is physician-directed care provided by licensed nurses and practitioners. Moreover, the increasing number of hospitalizations on account of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak is positively influencing the market. Apart from this, LTC firms are utilizing safety technologies, such as nonslip footwear, hip protectors, wander management systems and call systems, for assistance. This, along with the rising awareness about the benefits of LTC insurance, is projected to strengthen the growth of the market in the forecasted period.
Key Market Segmentation:
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