Market overview
The global travel medical assistance market is worth USD 9.6 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 18.9 bn by 2036, growing at a 7.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Emergency medical expenses is the largest by coverage segment.
| Scope | Emergency medical assistance and travel medical cover for international trips: hospital payment guarantees, medical evacuation coordination, 24-hour helplines and travel medical plans. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel and Tourism |
| Value 2025 | USD 9.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 9.6 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 18.9 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 7.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 313 million policies |
| Volume 2036 | 481 million policies |
| Average price 2026 | USD 30.8 per policie |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Travel Medical Assistance market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 9.6 bn |
| 2027 | USD 10.3 bn |
| 2028 | USD 11.0 bn |
| 2029 | USD 11.8 bn |
| 2030 | USD 12.6 bn |
| 2031 | USD 13.5 bn |
| 2032 | USD 14.5 bn |
| 2033 | USD 15.5 bn |
| 2034 | USD 16.5 bn |
| 2035 | USD 17.7 bn |
| 2036 | USD 18.9 bn |
Travel Medical Assistance market segmentation
By coverage
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical expenses | 46.0% | 44.1% | USD 4.4 bn | 6.5% |
| Medical evacuation and repatriation | 24.0% | 25.3% | USD 2.3 bn | 7.5% |
| 24-hour assistance services | 20.0% | 20.1% | USD 1.9 bn | 7.0% |
| Add-on benefits | 10.0% | 10.5% | USD 963 mn | 7.5% |
By traveller type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure travellers | 52.0% | 49.7% | USD 5.0 bn | 6.5% |
| Business travellers | 22.0% | 21.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 6.5% |
| Students and long-stay | 12.0% | 13.8% | USD 1.2 bn | 8.5% |
| Inbound visa-related cover | 14.0% | 15.4% | USD 1.3 bn | 8.0% |
By service delivery
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital payment guarantee | 36.0% | 31.0% | USD 3.5 bn | 5.4% |
| Telemedicine consultations | 14.0% | 22.0% | USD 1.3 bn | 11.9% |
| Clinic and outpatient network | 24.0% | 24.0% | USD 2.3 bn | 7.0% |
| Air ambulance and transport | 16.0% | 14.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 5.6% |
| Medical escort | 10.0% | 9.0% | USD 963 mn | 5.9% |
By trip duration
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 7 days | 38.0% | 35.0% | USD 3.7 bn | 6.1% |
| 8 to 30 days | 36.0% | 35.0% | USD 3.5 bn | 6.7% |
| 31 to 90 days | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 1.3 bn | 8.4% |
| Over 90 days | 12.0% | 14.0% | USD 1.2 bn | 8.7% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurers | 34.0% | 30.0% | USD 3.3 bn | 5.7% |
| Assistance companies direct | 22.0% | 22.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 7.0% |
| Cards and banks | 16.0% | 16.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 7.0% |
| Travel agencies and platforms | 18.0% | 21.0% | USD 1.7 bn | 8.7% |
| Employers | 10.0% | 11.0% | USD 963 mn | 8.0% |
Top 25 countries for travel medical assistance by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 77.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.1%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 2.7 bn | 28.0% | USD 5.0 bn | 6.4% |
| 2 | Germany | USD 867 mn | 9.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 5.9% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | USD 770 mn | 8.0% | USD 1.4 bn | 5.9% |
| 4 | China | USD 674 mn | 7.0% | USD 1.9 bn | 10.9% |
| 5 | France | USD 578 mn | 6.0% | USD 1.0 bn | 5.9% |
| 6 | Australia | USD 482 mn | 5.0% | USD 890 mn | 6.3% |
| 7 | India | USD 385 mn | 4.0% | USD 1.2 bn | 12.0% |
| 8 | Japan | USD 337 mn | 3.5% | USD 549 mn | 5.0% |
| 9 | Canada | USD 337 mn | 3.5% | USD 625 mn | 6.4% |
| 10 | Spain | USD 289 mn | 3.0% | USD 530 mn | 6.3% |
| 11 | Netherlands | USD 268 mn | 2.8% | USD 506 mn | 6.6% |
| 12 | Switzerland | USD 224 mn | 2.3% | USD 424 mn | 6.6% |
| 13 | Sweden | USD 189 mn | 2.0% | USD 356 mn | 6.6% |
| 14 | Denmark | USD 159 mn | 1.6% | USD 299 mn | 6.5% |
| 15 | Italy | USD 133 mn | 1.4% | USD 252 mn | 6.6% |
| 16 | Brazil | USD 112 mn | 1.2% | USD 227 mn | 7.4% |
| 17 | South Korea | USD 94 mn | 1.0% | USD 205 mn | 8.0% |
| 18 | Belgium | USD 79 mn | 0.8% | USD 150 mn | 6.6% |
| 19 | Singapore | USD 66 mn | 0.7% | USD 134 mn | 7.3% |
| 20 | Ireland | USD 56 mn | 0.6% | USD 114 mn | 7.4% |
| 21 | Turkey | USD 47 mn | 0.5% | USD 102 mn | 8.0% |
| 22 | Mexico | USD 39 mn | 0.4% | USD 85 mn | 8.0% |
| 23 | Thailand | USD 33 mn | 0.3% | USD 72 mn | 8.2% |
| 24 | Norway | USD 28 mn | 0.3% | USD 53 mn | 6.6% |
| 25 | Austria | USD 23 mn | 0.2% | USD 44 mn | 6.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 664 mn | 6.9% | USD 1.3 bn | 6.9% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Allianz Partners
- International SOS
- Generali Global Assistance
- Europ Assistance
- AXA Partners
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Seven Corners
- Trawick International
- GeoBlue
- Global Rescue
- Medex Global Group
- Healix International
- Assist Card
- Bupa Global
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Faye
- battleface
- SafetyWing
- World Nomads
- Heymondo
- Cover-More
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 travel medical assistance 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 7.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by coverage, by traveller type, by service delivery, by trip duration, by sales channel. 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 travel medical assistance market?
The global travel medical assistance market is estimated at USD 9.0 bn in 2025 and USD 9.6 bn in 2026.
How fast will the travel medical assistance market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 18.9 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 7.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 9.3 bn.
Which country is the largest market for travel medical assistance?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 2.7 bn in 2026, 28.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 45.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 12.0% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which travel medical assistance segment is largest?
In the by coverage split, Emergency medical expenses is the largest segment with 46.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading travel medical assistance companies?
Global leaders include Allianz Partners, International SOS, Generali Global Assistance, Europ Assistance.
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