Global Hospital and Pre-Hospital External Defibrillator Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Manual Defibrillators, Automated Defibrillators, and Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillators), By End User (Hospitals, Pre-Hospital, and Public Access Defibrillator), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Hospital and Pre-Hospital External Defibrillator Market Size Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Hospital and Pre-Hospital External Defibrillator Market Size Was Estimated at USD 2.86 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.05% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Hospital and Pre-Hospital External Defibrillator Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 5.46 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The global hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market size was worth around USD 2.86 billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 5.46 billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.05% from 2025 and 2035. The hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market offers opportunities for advancement in implanted and wearable defibrillators, including remote monitoring features, and creating AI-assisted decision support systems.

Market Overview

The global business devoted to the creation, manufacturing, and distribution of medical devices intended to restore normal cardiac rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest is known as the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market. In hospitals, ambulances, and public areas, these devices, which include wearable cardioverter defibrillators, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and manual defibrillators, are used to increase survival rates. The invention, manufacturing, and distribution of life-saving medical equipment used in emergencies to treat sudden cardiac arrest are the main priorities of the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market.

The rising incidence of cardiovascular illnesses and the aging population are the main factors behind the growth of the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator markets. The need for external defibrillators is also being driven by the increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular illnesses (CVDs). The increased use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public places is the main factor behind the growth of the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market.   

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, 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 hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market. 

Driving Factors

Sedentary lifestyles, poor diets, smoking, stress, and an aging population are all major causes of the growth in CVDs, which in turn is driving up demand for the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market. A critical demand for prompt defibrillation is being created by the rising incidence of cardiovascular illnesses, especially in the senior population. The market for hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillators is expanding due to several causes, including the increased prevalence of CVDs. AEDs with automated voice prompts and smaller, more portable models are two of the major technological developments driving the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market industry's expansion.  

Restraining Factors

The market for hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillators is restricted by factors such as high device costs, complicated regulations, reimbursement issues, low awareness, supply chain interruptions, maintenance needs, training requirements, and accessibility problems in developing nations, all of which hinder market expansion and broad adoption.  

Market Segmentation

The hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market share is classified into type and end user. 

• The automated defibrillators segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the type, the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market is divided into manual defibrillators, automated defibrillators, and wearable cardioverter defibrillators. Among these, the automated defibrillators segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The automated defibrillator market is due to its easy-to-use design, growing use in public places like malls, schools, and airports, and encouraging laws requiring AED installations. The market is growing as a result of increased awareness activities about sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and technological developments that improve the accuracy and use of AEDs.

• The hospitals segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end user, the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market is divided into hospitals, pre-hospital, and public access defibrillator. Among these, the hospitals segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing number of emergency cases, sophisticated medical facilities, and accessibility to well-equipped cardiac care units (CCUs) are the main drivers of the hospital type. Adoption in hospitals has increased as a result of the ongoing necessity for external defibrillators in emergency response teams, critical care settings, and surgical procedures.  

Regional Segment Analysis of the Hospital and Pre-Hospital External Defibrillator Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market over the predicted timeframe. North America, due to its extensive healthcare system, high rate of cardiovascular illnesses (CVDs), and robust presence of major industry participants. The extensive usage of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public areas, advantageous payment practices, and proactive government programs for cardiac emergency preparedness all contributed to the region's dominance. Increased spending on emergency medical services (EMS) and continuous improvements in defibrillator technology also helped the industry expand.  

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market during the forecast period. Growing rates of CVDs, an aging population, and more healthcare spending are the main drivers of the Asia-Pacific region. Further bolstering market expansion are improvements in healthcare infrastructure, EMS system upgrades, and rising awareness of AEDs. In addition, the region's development and market expansion are being accelerated by government assistance, the increasing use of cutting-edge medical technologies, and the presence of important businesses.    

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of 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 type 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

• GE HealthCare
• Avive Solutions, Inc.
• MEDIANA CO., LTD
• PROGETTI SRL
• Asahi Kasei Corporation
• Koninklijke Philips N.V.
• Stryker Corporation
• CU Medical Systems, Inc.
• Nihon Kohden Corporation
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Development

• In January 2023, Mindray announced the release of the BeneHeart D60 and D30, the latest generation of the BeneHeart series defibrillators. With their exceptional dependability, extensive diagnostic and monitoring capabilities, the new BeneHeart defibrillators seek to elevate the bar for resuscitation and offer a whole-process quality improvement solution for both in-hospital and pre-hospital rescue.   

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the hospital and pre-hospital external defibrillator market based on the below-mentioned segments:  

Global Hospital and Pre-Hospital External Defibrillator Market, By Type

• Manual Defibrillators
• Automated Defibrillators
• Wearable cardioverter defibrillators

Global Hospital and Pre-Hospital External Defibrillator Market, By End User

• Hospitals
• Pre-Hospital
• Public Access Defibrillator

Global Hospital and Pre-Hospital External Defibrillator Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa