Retail Clinics Market Outlook:
Retail Clinics Market size was over USD 4.97 Billion in 2025 and is poised to exceed USD 13.01 Billion by 2035, witnessing over 10.1% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of retail clinics is estimated at USD 5.42 Billion.
The growth of the market is primarily ascribed to the increasing role of retail clinics by providing convenience in treating minor illness, preventive health screenings, and a good alternative for expensive emergency care for minor health conditions. For instance, up to 21% of visits to emergency rooms for non-emergencies are estimated to be preventable if they were made at retail clinics or urgent care centers, that result in yearly cost savings of up to USD 4 billion.
Since the start of pandemic to the post pandemic period, the burden on other conventional healthcare institutions has increased a lot. In such scenario, the role of retail clinics has emerged as a boon and more advantageous to deal with those health issues which are easy to diagnose and treat. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), In Africa region, there are only about two medical doctors for every 10,000 people, while there are only ten nurses and midwives for every 10,000 people. Furthermore, nearly 18 million more healthcare workers are required in low and lower-middle income nations.
