The global healthcare staffing market was valued at USD 42.04 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 82.47 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.39% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034.
Healthcare Staffing Market Overview
The global healthcare staffing market is poised for steady growth over the coming decade, driven by increasing demand for skilled medical professionals, rising healthcare needs across aging populations, and growing pressures on healthcare systems worldwide.
In 2024, the market was valued at approximately USD 42.04 billion. With healthcare institutions increasingly relying on staffing agencies to address workforce shortages and maintain quality care, the market is expected to witness significant expansion. By 2034, it is projected to reach a value of around USD 82.47 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.39% from 2025 to 2034.
This growth trajectory reflects broader trends, including:
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Rising prevalence of chronic diseases and an aging global population driving demand for continuous care.
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Flexibility and scalability offered by staffing agencies, particularly in times of crisis such as pandemics or sudden patient surges.
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Expansion of telehealth and digital health services, creating new niches for virtual healthcare staffing solutions.
Trends in Healthcare Staffing
One of the most prominent trends shaping the healthcare staffing industry is the rising demand for temporary staffing solutions. This surge is largely driven by the need for flexible workforce models that allow hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities to scale their staff based on fluctuating patient volumes—without being locked into long-term employment contracts.
A critical factor fueling this trend is the shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, specialists, and allied health workers. With fewer healthcare workers available to meet growing patient needs, temporary staffing has emerged as a vital solution to bridge workforce gaps.
Temporary staff, particularly travel nurses and locum tenens physicians, play an essential role in maintaining care continuity in underserved or high-demand regions. These professionals can be quickly deployed to fill staffing shortages, ensuring uninterrupted healthcare delivery with minimal operational disruption.
In particular, sectors such as nursing, emergency care, and allied health services are experiencing heightened demand for flexible staffing models. As a result, healthcare institutions are increasingly turning to staffing agencies to streamline recruitment, reduce administrative burdens, and respond swiftly to evolving clinical needs.
Market Scope
Report Highlights | Details |
Market Size in 2025 | USD 44.97 Billion |
Market Size by 2034 | USD 82.47 Billion |
Market Growth Rate from 2025 to 2034 | CAGR of 5.39% |
Largest Market | North America |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025 to 2034 |
Segments Covered | By Service, By End User, and Region |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa |
Opportunity: Rise in the Geriatric Population
A significant opportunity driving growth in the healthcare staffing market is the rapidly increasing global geriatric population. According to the World Health Organization’s Aging and Health report (October 2021), the number of individuals aged 60 and above stood at 1 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach 1.4 billion by 2030. This demographic shift is expected to place unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems worldwide.
Older adults are more susceptible to chronic illnesses, infections, and conditions requiring long-term care or repeated hospitalization, thereby intensifying the demand for skilled medical personnel. As a result, healthcare providers are increasingly outsourcing staffing needs to meet rising care demands, especially in geriatric and post-acute settings.
The surge in geriatric healthcare needs is creating opportunities for:
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Temporary and contract-based healthcare professionals who can be deployed rapidly.
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Specialized roles such as geriatric nurses, home health aides, and rehabilitation therapists.
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International staffing solutions to address workforce shortages in aging societies.
Healthcare Staffing Market Key Players
- CHG Management, Inc.
- AMN Healthcare
- Almost Family
- Envision Healthcare Corporation
- inVentiv Health
- TeamHealth
- Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
- Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.
Segments Covered in the Report
By Service Type
- Travel Nurse Staffing
- Per Diem Nurse Staffing
- Locum Tenens Staffing
- Allied Healthcare Staffing
By End User
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Ambulatory Surgical Centers
- Home Care Settings
- Private Sector
By Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa (MEA)
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