Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €38.0bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
The shortage of skilled workers jeopardises prompt patient care in physiotherapy
- The shortage of specialists in physiotherapy is now so severe that it is jeopardising the timely care of patients. On average, it takes a practice more than eight months to fill a vacancy. According to the Federal Employment Agency, the sector continues to be one of the occupational groups most affected by the shortage of skilled workers and has had a score of 2.7 out of a maximum of 3.0 on the shortage scale since 2022. As fewer and fewer specialists are coming in and the workload is increasing, many practices are unable to accept all therapy requests, have long waiting lists and have to deal with overwork and even sickness-related absences in their teams. This leads directly to lost revenue, even though there would be sufficient demand.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The ageing population is exacerbating staff shortages in therapeutic and emergency services
- The ageing population is a key driver of the increased demand for medical care providers such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and podiatrists. According to recent reports by the scientific services of the health insurance providers AOK and Barmer, almost 60% of all treatments for therapeutic products are provided to people over the age of 65. With the baby boomer generation coming of age, a further significant increase in chronic illnesses, multiple complaints and the resulting need for therapy can be expected from 2030. The average number of therapy units per patient will also rise with increasing age, particularly in occupational therapy and physiotherapy. At the same time, the requirements for barrier-free practices and care close to home are becoming increasingly urgent as the number of patients with limited mobility grows.
Biggest companies in the Other Healthcare Activities in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 |
|---|---|---|
Malteser Hilfsdienst gGmbH | 342.6 | |
DRK-Blutspendedienst Baden-Württemberg-Hessen gGmbH | 257.0 | |
Physiotherapiecentrum Mainz | 171.3 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Services of physiotherapists, masseurs and medical bath attendants, Services of alternative practitioners and Services provided by midwives and maternity nurses. Services of physiotherapists, masseurs and medical bath attendants is the largest segment of the Other Healthcare Activities in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Sales of physiotherapists, masseurs and medical bath attendants are likely to increase as a result of growing health awareness
- The services in this group are physiotherapy services, which are largely provided by physiotherapists, masseurs and medical bath attendants.
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About this industry
Industry definition
The industry players are members of alternative medical professions or alternative practitioners who carry out various activities in the field of human medicine. The sector includes masseurs, physiotherapists, midwives, paramedics and self-employed nurses. The activities of psychotherapists are not included.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany include Health services from homeopaths, Health services from acupuncturists, Health services provided by midwives, Health services provided by physiotherapists, Activities of blood transfusion services, Activities of ambulance and rescue services and Activities of medical laboratories.Companies
Companies covered in the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany include Malteser Hilfsdienst gGmbH, DRK-Blutspendedienst Baden-Württemberg-Hessen gGmbH and Physiotherapiecentrum Mainz.Purchase this report to view all 4 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany include adipositas, regulation, telematics, telemedicine and remedy provider.Industry Code
WZ 86.90 - Other Healthcare Activities in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Without a doctor's prescription, patients cannot receive remedial therapy under the statutory health insurance system. An alternative would be direct access. By giving patien...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
With a growing proportion of people aged 65 and over, the consumer market is likely to soon account for the largest share of sales. As people get older, the risk of diseases ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
As the most populous region, the centre region has the highest proportion of companies in the sector. North Rhine-Westphalia stands out here, with the highest number of compa...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Physiotherapists are not allowed to advertise a specific treatment or product. In competition, factors such as the practice location or free parking spaces as well as a good ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
There are no major players in this industry due to the high level of fragmentation and the many independents, the industry has a low market concentration.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of Malteser Hilfsdienst gGmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of DRK-Blutspendedienst Baden-Württemberg-Hessen gGmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Physiotherapiecentrum Mainz's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Malteser Hilfsdienst gGmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for DRK-Blutspendedienst Baden-Württemberg-Hessen gGmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Physiotherapiecentrum Mainz, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Increasing health awareness represents both an opportunity and a risk for the industry. On the one hand, it increases the demand for health-promoting treatments. On the other...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The profit margin varies between the different sectors and within a particular sector of the industry. Higher profit margins can often be achieved through private services, a...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany in 2025?
The market size of the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany is €38.0bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 80,938 businesses in the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany?
The Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany?
The Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 2.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany are Malteser Hilfsdienst gGmbH, DRK-Blutspendedienst Baden-Württemberg-Hessen gGmbH and Physiotherapiecentrum Mainz
What does the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany include?
Health services from homeopaths and Health services from acupuncturists are part of the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany is Malteser Hilfsdienst gGmbH.
How competitive is the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Other Healthcare Activities industry in Germany.
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- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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