France Medical Tourism Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Orthopedic/Spine Treatments, Oncology/Cancer Treatments, Cosmetic Treatments, Cardiovascular Treatments, Dental Treatments, Fertility/IVF Treatments, and Others), and France Medical Tourism Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

France Medical Tourism Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The France Medical Tourism Market Size was Estimated at USD 492.5 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 10.51% from 2025 to 2035
• The France Medical Tourism Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1478.7 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the France Medical Tourism Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 1478.7 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 10.51% from 2025 to 2035. Growing as a result of its top-notch medical facilities, affordable treatment options, and robust government backing for services for patients from other countries. Along with the integration of telemedicine and personalized care offerings, the market is expanding due to the growing demand for treatments focused on wellness, fertility, and cosmetics.

Market Overview

France’s medical tourism market refers to the influx of foreign patients seeking medical care in France as a result of its reputation for top-notch medical treatment, cutting-edge technology, and qualified personnel is known as the country's medical tourism market. Additionally, the participation of renowned medical professionals strengthens France's position as a leader in medical tourism. With programs aimed at improving healthcare services for foreigners, the French government actively supports this industry and creates a welcoming environment for medical tourists. Numerous opportunities for investigation are presented by the French medical tourism market, especially with regard to the potential growth of specialty treatments like cosmetic surgery, fertility treatments, and rehabilitation services. Moreover, France's attractiveness as a destination for medical tourism is greatly influenced by its stable political climate and encouraging regulatory framework. Medical tourism is actively promoted by the French government as an essential industry for economic expansion. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs started programs in 2021 to improve healthcare quality and draw in foreign patients. These programs included incentives for hospitals that treat patients from other countries and simplified regulations for foreign physicians.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France medical tourism market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France medical tourism market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France medical tourism market.

Driving Factors

France is an attractive option for medical tourism since medical procedures there are relatively less expensive than in many Western nations. When comparing various procedures in France to the US, patients can save anywhere from 30 to 70 percent, according to data from the French Healthcare Federation. This affordability allows international patients to receive high-end medical care at a fraction of the expected costs in their home countries without sacrificing the quality of care. Additionally, given the rising cost of healthcare in the Middle East and North Africa, patients from these regions are particularly drawn to this price competitiveness. This trend is reinforced by the growing number of private health insurance policies that cover medical travel, which propels the market for medical travel in France to continue expanding.

Restraining Factors

The market for medical tourism in France is constrained by high treatment costs, stringent regulations, language barriers, and limited insurance coverage for international patients. Furthermore, despite France's sophisticated healthcare system, competition from less expensive locations and difficult visa requirements limit accessibility and discourage foreign patient inflow.

Market Segmentation

The France medical tourism market share is classified into type.

• The cosmetic treatments segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France medical tourism market is segmented by type into orthopedic/spine treatments, oncology/cancer treatments, cosmetic treatments, cardiovascular treatments, and dental treatments, fertility/IVF treatments. Among these, the cosmetic treatments segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Cosmetic treatments are important because of France's distinguished reputation in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, which attracts patients from all over the world who want to undergo surgery to change their appearance and demonstrate the fusion of art and medicine.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France medical tourism market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Institut Gustave Roussy
• American Hospital of Paris
• Clinique Bizet
• Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz
• Clinique du Parc Lyon
• Institut Mutualiste Montsouri
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at France, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the France Medical Tourism Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Medical Tourism Market, By Type 

• Orthopedic/Spine Treatments
• Oncology/Cancer Treatments
• Cosmetic Treatments
• Cardiovascular Treatments
• Dental Treatments
• Fertility/IVF Treatments
• Others