Market overview
The global repatriation services market is worth USD 6.6 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 12.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 6.3% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Air medical evacuation is the largest by service segment.
| Scope | Repatriation services: medical evacuation by air ambulance, ground transfer of patients, and repatriation of mortal remains for travellers and expatriates. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel and Tourism |
| Value 2025 | USD 6.2 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 6.6 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 12.2 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 6.3% |
| Volume 2026 | 436 thousand cases |
| Volume 2036 | 628 thousand cases |
| Average price 2026 | USD 15,130 per case |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Repatriation Services market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 6.6 bn |
| 2027 | USD 7.0 bn |
| 2028 | USD 7.5 bn |
| 2029 | USD 7.9 bn |
| 2030 | USD 8.4 bn |
| 2031 | USD 9.0 bn |
| 2032 | USD 9.5 bn |
| 2033 | USD 10.1 bn |
| 2034 | USD 10.8 bn |
| 2035 | USD 11.4 bn |
| 2036 | USD 12.2 bn |
Repatriation Services market segmentation
By service
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air medical evacuation | 48.0% | 51.1% | USD 3.2 bn | 7.0% |
| Ground and commercial-flight repatriation | 30.0% | 27.7% | USD 2.0 bn | 5.5% |
| Mortal remains repatriation | 14.0% | 12.3% | USD 924 mn | 5.0% |
| Planning and case management | 8.0% | 8.9% | USD 528 mn | 7.5% |
By payer
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel insurers and assistance firms | 52.0% | 52.3% | USD 3.4 bn | 6.4% |
| Corporate and government programmes | 24.0% | 23.0% | USD 1.6 bn | 5.9% |
| Individuals and memberships | 16.0% | 17.7% | USD 1.1 bn | 7.4% |
| Others | 8.0% | 7.0% | USD 528 mn | 4.9% |
By transport mode
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated air ambulance | 30.0% | 32.0% | USD 2.0 bn | 7.0% |
| Commercial airline | 38.0% | 36.0% | USD 2.5 bn | 5.7% |
| Ground and sea | 32.0% | 32.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 6.3% |
By case type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical illness and injury | 54.0% | 52.0% | USD 3.6 bn | 5.9% |
| Security and disaster | 16.0% | 20.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 8.7% |
| Death repatriation | 30.0% | 28.0% | USD 2.0 bn | 5.6% |
By distance
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 26.0% | 26.0% | USD 1.7 bn | 6.3% |
| Regional | 40.0% | 38.0% | USD 2.6 bn | 5.8% |
| Intercontinental | 34.0% | 36.0% | USD 2.2 bn | 6.9% |
Top 25 countries for repatriation services by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 78.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.0%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 2.1 bn | 32.0% | USD 3.6 bn | 5.6% |
| 2 | Germany | USD 594 mn | 9.0% | USD 1.0 bn | 5.6% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | USD 528 mn | 8.0% | USD 912 mn | 5.6% |
| 4 | France | USD 396 mn | 6.0% | USD 681 mn | 5.6% |
| 5 | Australia | USD 330 mn | 5.0% | USD 596 mn | 6.1% |
| 6 | China | USD 330 mn | 5.0% | USD 900 mn | 10.6% |
| 7 | United Arab Emirates | USD 264 mn | 4.0% | USD 547 mn | 7.6% |
| 8 | Canada | USD 231 mn | 3.5% | USD 401 mn | 5.7% |
| 9 | India | USD 198 mn | 3.0% | USD 596 mn | 11.7% |
| 10 | Japan | USD 198 mn | 3.0% | USD 316 mn | 4.8% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 129 mn | 1.9% | USD 231 mn | 6.0% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 116 mn | 1.8% | USD 208 mn | 6.0% |
| 13 | Switzerland | USD 104 mn | 1.6% | USD 187 mn | 6.0% |
| 14 | Netherlands | USD 94 mn | 1.4% | USD 169 mn | 6.1% |
| 15 | Singapore | USD 85 mn | 1.3% | USD 152 mn | 6.0% |
| 16 | Thailand | USD 76 mn | 1.1% | USD 136 mn | 6.0% |
| 17 | Saudi Arabia | USD 69 mn | 1.0% | USD 131 mn | 6.7% |
| 18 | South Korea | USD 61 mn | 0.9% | USD 111 mn | 6.1% |
| 19 | Turkey | USD 55 mn | 0.8% | USD 100 mn | 6.0% |
| 20 | Brazil | USD 50 mn | 0.8% | USD 90 mn | 6.0% |
| 21 | Mexico | USD 45 mn | 0.7% | USD 80 mn | 6.0% |
| 22 | Sweden | USD 40 mn | 0.6% | USD 73 mn | 6.1% |
| 23 | Ireland | USD 36 mn | 0.6% | USD 66 mn | 6.1% |
| 24 | Norway | USD 33 mn | 0.5% | USD 58 mn | 5.9% |
| 25 | South Africa | USD 30 mn | 0.5% | USD 54 mn | 6.1% |
| Rest of world | USD 397 mn | 6.0% | USD 696 mn | 5.8% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Global Medical Response
- International SOS
- Allianz Partners
- Europ Assistance
- Collinson
- AXA Partners
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Falck
- Global Rescue
- Medjet
- ADAC Luftrettung
- Mapfre Asistencia
- Assist Card
- AirMed International
- REGA
- FAI rent-a-jet
- Royal Flying Doctor Service
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Phoenix Air Group
- Medical Air Service
- Jet ICU
- Aeromedevac
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 repatriation services 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 6.3% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by service, by payer, by transport mode, by case type, by distance. 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 repatriation services market?
The global repatriation services market is estimated at USD 6.2 bn in 2025 and USD 6.6 bn in 2026.
How fast will the repatriation services market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 12.2 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.3% from 2026, an increase of USD 5.6 bn.
Which country is the largest market for repatriation services?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 2.1 bn in 2026, 32.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 49.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 11.7% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which repatriation services segment is largest?
In the by service split, Air medical evacuation is the largest segment with 48.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading repatriation services companies?
Global leaders include Global Medical Response, International SOS, Allianz Partners, Europ Assistance.
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