Market overview
The global ambulatory surgery center market is worth USD 64.2 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 129 bn by 2036, growing at a 7.2% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Orthopaedics and spine is the largest by specialty segment.
| Scope | Facility fees and associated services of freestanding surgical centres performing same-day surgery without hospital admission: orthopaedic, ophthalmic, gastrointestinal, pain and ENT procedures. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Value 2025 | USD 60.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 64.2 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 129 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 7.2% |
| Volume 2026 | 31.3 million procedures |
| Volume 2036 | 49.0 million procedures |
| Average price 2026 | USD 2,050 per procedure |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Ambulatory Surgery Center market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 64.2 bn |
| 2027 | USD 68.8 bn |
| 2028 | USD 73.8 bn |
| 2029 | USD 79.1 bn |
| 2030 | USD 84.8 bn |
| 2031 | USD 90.9 bn |
| 2032 | USD 97.4 bn |
| 2033 | USD 104 bn |
| 2034 | USD 112 bn |
| 2035 | USD 120 bn |
| 2036 | USD 129 bn |
Ambulatory Surgery Center market segmentation
By specialty
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedics and spine | 26.0% | 28.7% | USD 16.7 bn | 8.3% |
| Gastroenterology | 20.0% | 19.2% | USD 12.8 bn | 6.8% |
| Ophthalmology | 18.0% | 16.5% | USD 11.6 bn | 6.2% |
| Pain management | 12.0% | 11.5% | USD 7.7 bn | 6.8% |
| Ear, nose and throat | 8.0% | 7.3% | USD 5.1 bn | 6.2% |
| Other | 16.0% | 16.8% | USD 10.3 bn | 7.8% |
By ownership
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician-owned | 42.0% | 38.6% | USD 27.0 bn | 6.3% |
| Corporate and health system joint ventures | 38.0% | 42.1% | USD 24.4 bn | 8.3% |
| Hospital-owned | 20.0% | 19.3% | USD 12.8 bn | 6.8% |
By payer
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial insurance | 54.0% | 53.0% | USD 34.7 bn | 7.0% |
| Government programmes | 30.0% | 30.0% | USD 19.3 bn | 7.2% |
| Self-pay | 16.0% | 17.0% | USD 10.3 bn | 7.8% |
By procedure complexity
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor procedures | 34.0% | 31.0% | USD 21.8 bn | 6.2% |
| Intermediate procedures | 42.0% | 42.0% | USD 27.0 bn | 7.2% |
| Complex procedures | 24.0% | 27.0% | USD 15.4 bn | 8.5% |
By facility size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-room centres | 22.0% | 20.0% | USD 14.1 bn | 6.2% |
| Multi-room centres | 54.0% | 54.0% | USD 34.7 bn | 7.2% |
| Large multi-specialty centres | 24.0% | 26.0% | USD 15.4 bn | 8.1% |
Top 25 countries for ambulatory surgery center by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 97.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 99.4%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 50.1 bn | 78.0% | USD 99.1 bn | 7.1% |
| 2 | Canada | USD 1.9 bn | 3.0% | USD 3.6 bn | 6.5% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | USD 1.9 bn | 3.0% | USD 4.1 bn | 7.9% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 1.9 bn | 3.0% | USD 3.5 bn | 6.1% |
| 5 | Australia | USD 1.6 bn | 2.5% | USD 3.2 bn | 7.2% |
| 6 | Japan | USD 1.3 bn | 2.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 4.8% |
| 7 | France | USD 1.3 bn | 2.0% | USD 2.3 bn | 6.1% |
| 8 | India | USD 963 mn | 1.5% | USD 3.0 bn | 11.9% |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates | USD 963 mn | 1.5% | USD 2.6 bn | 10.3% |
| 10 | China | USD 642 mn | 1.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 12.4% |
| 11 | Netherlands | USD 116 mn | 0.2% | USD 219 mn | 6.6% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 103 mn | 0.2% | USD 193 mn | 6.5% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 103 mn | 0.2% | USD 193 mn | 6.5% |
| 14 | Switzerland | USD 103 mn | 0.2% | USD 193 mn | 6.5% |
| 15 | Sweden | USD 90 mn | 0.1% | USD 180 mn | 7.2% |
| 16 | Belgium | USD 90 mn | 0.1% | USD 180 mn | 7.2% |
| 17 | Singapore | USD 77 mn | 0.1% | USD 167 mn | 8.1% |
| 18 | Saudi Arabia | USD 77 mn | 0.1% | USD 180 mn | 8.9% |
| 19 | South Korea | USD 77 mn | 0.1% | USD 167 mn | 8.1% |
| 20 | Brazil | USD 64 mn | 0.1% | USD 154 mn | 9.2% |
| 21 | Mexico | USD 64 mn | 0.1% | USD 142 mn | 8.2% |
| 22 | Ireland | USD 64 mn | 0.1% | USD 129 mn | 7.2% |
| 23 | Austria | USD 64 mn | 0.1% | USD 129 mn | 7.2% |
| 24 | Denmark | USD 64 mn | 0.1% | USD 129 mn | 7.2% |
| 25 | Israel | USD 51 mn | 0.08% | USD 116 mn | 8.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 398 mn | 0.6% | USD 746 mn | 6.5% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- USPI
- SCA Health
- HCA Healthcare
- Surgery Partners
- AmSurg
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Regent Surgical Health
- National Surgical Healthcare
- Symbion
- Compass Surgical Partners
- Meridian Surgical Partners
- Practice Partners in Healthcare
- Nueterra Healthcare
- SurgCenter Development
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Pinnacle III
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the ambulatory surgery center market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 7.2% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by specialty, by ownership, by payer, by procedure complexity, by facility size. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the ambulatory surgery center market?
The global ambulatory surgery center market is estimated at USD 60.0 bn in 2025 and USD 64.2 bn in 2026.
How fast will the ambulatory surgery center market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 129 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 7.2% from 2026, an increase of USD 64.5 bn.
Which country is the largest market for ambulatory surgery center?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 50.1 bn in 2026, 78.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 84.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 12.4% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which ambulatory surgery center segment is largest?
In the by specialty split, Orthopaedics and spine is the largest segment with 26.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading ambulatory surgery center companies?
Global leaders include USPI, SCA Health, HCA Healthcare, Surgery Partners.
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