Market overview
The global urgent care market is worth USD 49.8 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 91.8 bn by 2036, growing at a 6.3% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Health system affiliated is the largest by operator segment.
| Scope | Walk-in facilities treating minor injuries and illnesses outside emergency departments with extended hours: urgent care centres operated by health systems, chains and physician groups. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Value 2025 | USD 47.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 49.8 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 91.8 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 6.3% |
| Volume 2026 | 196 million visits |
| Volume 2036 | 283 million visits |
| Average price 2026 | USD 254 per visit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Urgent Care market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 49.8 bn |
| 2027 | USD 53.0 bn |
| 2028 | USD 56.3 bn |
| 2029 | USD 59.8 bn |
| 2030 | USD 63.6 bn |
| 2031 | USD 67.6 bn |
| 2032 | USD 71.9 bn |
| 2033 | USD 76.4 bn |
| 2034 | USD 81.2 bn |
| 2035 | USD 86.3 bn |
| 2036 | USD 91.8 bn |
Urgent Care market segmentation
By operator
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health system affiliated | 36.0% | 34.8% | USD 17.9 bn | 5.9% |
| Corporate chains | 30.0% | 33.4% | USD 14.9 bn | 7.5% |
| Physician-owned | 24.0% | 22.1% | USD 12.0 bn | 5.4% |
| Occupational health focused | 10.0% | 9.7% | USD 5.0 bn | 5.9% |
By service
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute illness and injury | 58.0% | 55.3% | USD 28.9 bn | 5.8% |
| Occupational and workers compensation | 14.0% | 13.3% | USD 7.0 bn | 5.8% |
| Diagnostics and imaging | 16.0% | 17.6% | USD 8.0 bn | 7.3% |
| Vaccination and screening | 12.0% | 13.8% | USD 6.0 bn | 7.8% |
By ownership
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate-owned | 44.0% | 46.0% | USD 21.9 bn | 6.8% |
| Hospital-affiliated | 30.0% | 28.0% | USD 14.9 bn | 5.6% |
| Independent | 26.0% | 26.0% | USD 13.0 bn | 6.3% |
By payer
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 54.0% | 52.0% | USD 26.9 bn | 5.9% |
| Public programs | 26.0% | 26.0% | USD 13.0 bn | 6.3% |
| Self-pay | 20.0% | 22.0% | USD 10.0 bn | 7.3% |
By visit type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk-in | 56.0% | 50.0% | USD 27.9 bn | 5.1% |
| Booked online | 26.0% | 28.0% | USD 13.0 bn | 7.1% |
| Telehealth | 18.0% | 22.0% | USD 9.0 bn | 8.4% |
Top 25 countries for urgent care by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 98.8% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 99.5%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 41.8 bn | 84.0% | USD 74.7 bn | 6.0% |
| 2 | Canada | USD 1.5 bn | 3.0% | USD 2.8 bn | 6.3% |
| 3 | Australia | USD 1.2 bn | 2.5% | USD 2.5 bn | 7.1% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | USD 1.2 bn | 2.5% | USD 2.6 bn | 7.5% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 747 mn | 1.5% | USD 1.2 bn | 4.8% |
| 6 | India | USD 747 mn | 1.5% | USD 2.6 bn | 13.2% |
| 7 | Germany | USD 498 mn | 1.0% | USD 826 mn | 5.2% |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | USD 498 mn | 1.0% | USD 1.2 bn | 9.1% |
| 9 | China | USD 498 mn | 1.0% | USD 1.6 bn | 12.1% |
| 10 | Mexico | USD 399 mn | 0.8% | USD 826 mn | 7.6% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 80 mn | 0.2% | USD 128 mn | 4.9% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 50 mn | 0.1% | USD 73 mn | 4.0% |
| 13 | Brazil | USD 35 mn | 0.07% | USD 83 mn | 9.0% |
| 14 | Saudi Arabia | USD 30 mn | 0.06% | USD 64 mn | 8.0% |
| 15 | Netherlands | USD 25 mn | 0.05% | USD 37 mn | 4.0% |
| 16 | South Korea | USD 20 mn | 0.04% | USD 37 mn | 6.3% |
| 17 | France | USD 20 mn | 0.04% | USD 28 mn | 3.3% |
| 18 | Singapore | USD 15 mn | 0.03% | USD 37 mn | 9.4% |
| 19 | South Africa | USD 15 mn | 0.03% | USD 37 mn | 9.4% |
| 20 | Turkey | USD 15 mn | 0.03% | USD 37 mn | 9.4% |
| 21 | Thailand | USD 15 mn | 0.03% | USD 28 mn | 6.3% |
| 22 | Sweden | USD 10.0 mn | 0.02% | USD 18 mn | 6.3% |
| 23 | Poland | USD 10.0 mn | 0.02% | USD 28 mn | 10.7% |
| 24 | Ireland | USD 10.0 mn | 0.02% | USD 18 mn | 6.3% |
| 25 | Israel | USD 10.0 mn | 0.02% | USD 28 mn | 10.7% |
| Rest of world | USD 239 mn | 0.5% | USD 422 mn | 5.8% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Concentra
- Optum
- CityMD
- American Family Care
- FastMed Urgent Care
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- NextCare
- Fast Pace Health
- Patient First
- GoHealth Urgent Care
- WellNow Urgent Care
- MedPost Urgent Care
- ChoiceOne Urgent Care
- Righttime Medical Care
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Carbon Health
- Velocity Urgent Care
- Urgent Team
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 urgent care 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 operator, by service, by ownership, by payer, by visit type. 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 urgent care market?
The global urgent care market is estimated at USD 47.0 bn in 2025 and USD 49.8 bn in 2026.
How fast will the urgent care market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 91.8 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.3% from 2026, an increase of USD 42.0 bn.
Which country is the largest market for urgent care?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 41.8 bn in 2026, 84.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 89.5%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 13.2% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which urgent care segment is largest?
In the by operator split, Health system affiliated is the largest segment with 36.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading urgent care companies?
Global leaders include Concentra, Optum, CityMD, American Family Care.
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