South Africa Outpatient Care Market Size and Forecast by Services, Facility Type, Care Complexity, and End User: 2019-2033

  Feb 2026   | Format: PDF DataSheet |   Pages: 110+ | Type: Sub-Industry Report |    Authors: Vikram Rai (Senior Manager)  

 

South Africa Outpatient Care Market Outlook

  • In 2025, the South African market was assessed at USD 11.60 billion.
  • By the end of 2033, the South Africa Outpatient Care Market size is expected to reach USD 11.04 billion, reflecting a CAGR of -0.6% throughout the forecast window.
  • Medical scheme reimbursement pressures are steering elective procedures toward day hospitals to stabilize claims growth and manage premiums.
  • In Aug-2024, Netcare expanded day clinic capacity across Johannesburg and Cape Town, reinforcing outpatient substitution trends.
  • DataCube Research Report (Feb 2026): This analysis uses 2024 as the actual year, 2025 as the estimated year, and calculates CAGR for the 2025-2033 period.
*Research Methodology: This report is based on DataCube’s proprietary 3-stage forecasting model, combining primary research, secondary data triangulation, and expert validation. [Learn more]

Market Scope Framework

Services

  • Clinical Care Services
  • Ambulatory Procedure Services
  • Outpatient Diagnostics Services
  • Care Technology Platforms
  • Care Management & Ancillary Clinical Programs

Facility Type

  • Hospital Outpatient Departments
  • Ambulatory Surgery Centers
  • Physician Office Clinics
  • Diagnostic Centers
  • Retail & Community Clinics
  • Virtual Care Platforms

Care Complexity

  • Primary Outpatient Care
  • Specialty Outpatient Care
  • Procedural Outpatient Care
  • Chronic Disease Outpatient Management

End User

  • Preventive & Wellness Care Users
  • Acute Episodic Care Patients
  • Chronic Disease Management Patients
  • Diagnostic-Only Service Users
  • Elective Procedure Patients
  • Mental & Behavioral Health Patients
  • Others
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