Western Europe Medical Recruitment Market Snapshot

The market is expected to enjoy a valuation of US$ 23.2 Billion by the end of the year 2023, and further expand at a CAGR of 4.6% to reach a valuation of ~US$ 36.5 Billion by the year 2033. According to the recent study by Future Market Insights, healthcare professionals are leading the market by candidature with an expected share of about 43.8% in the year 2023, within the market.

Market Outlook

Data Points Market Insights
Market Value 2022 US$ 22.1 Billion
Market Value 2023 US$ 23.2 Billion
Market Value 2033 US$ 36.5 Billion
CAGR 2023 to 2033 4.6%
Market Share of Top 5 Countries 93.3%
Key Market Players Medacs Healthcare PLC; Euromotion Medical; CPL Healthcare; ProClinical Recruitment; TFS Healthcare; EGV Recruiting; CCM Recruitment International Limited; and IMS Recruitment Ltd.

Western Europe medical recruitment market revenue accounts for around 12.0% share of the recruitment industry. Just like any other profession, healthcare jobs such as hospital doctors, nurses, dentists, etc., also are sourced through medical recruitment processes.

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Sales Analysis of Western Europe Medical Recruitment from 2017 to 2022 Vs Market Outlook for 2023 to 2033

Western Europe Medical recruitment market hold around 56.2% of the global healthcare staffing market valued at US$ 39.3 Billion in 2022.

The sale of Western Europe medical recruitment expanded at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2017 to 2022.

The healthcare industry has become one of the most prominent and profitable industries in the world and this has created many new opportunities in the market for individuals as well as major companies. The most in-demand healthcare jobs are hospital doctors, nurses, dentists, surgeons, etc.

As the importance of healthcare increases, so does the need for individuals to deliver healthcare services, and this is what majorly drives the medical recruitment market across the world, including Western Europe.

The healthcare sector in Western Europe is expected to see some major developments as it has been seeing a substantial rise over the past few years. Medical recruitment demand growth in Western Europe is expected to be driven by factors such as increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, growth in the pharmaceutical sector, emergence of new pharmaceutical facilities in the region, rising research & development, increasing demand for employment, etc.

A competitive healthcare education system and a long medical curriculum might lower student enrolment, and this could adversely affect the medical recruitment industry in the region.

Thus, owing to the aforementioned factors, the Western Europe medical recruitment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2033.

H1-H2 Update

Market Statistics Details
Jan to Jun (H1), 2021 (A) 4.46%
Jul to Dec (H2), 2021 (A) 5.75%
Jan to Jun (H1),2022 Projected (P) 3.73%
Jan to Jun (H1),2022 Outlook (O) 4.14%
Jul to Dec (H2), 2022 Outlook (O) 5.98%
Jul to Dec (H2), 2022 Projected (P) 5.51%
Jan to Jun (H1), 2023 Projected (P) 4.36%
BPS Change : H1,2022 (O) - H1,2022 (P) 41↑
BPS Change : H1,2022 (O) - H1,2021 (A) (-) 32↓
BPS Change: H2, 2022 (O) - H2, 2022 (P) 47↑
BPS Change: H2, 2022 (O) - H2, 2021 (A) 23↑
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What are the Key Opportunities for the Market Players?

Western Europe medical recruitment industry insights provide market statistics for countries such as Germany, the United kingdom France, Sweden, BENELUX, Norway, and Denmark.

Of all the countries covered in the Western Europe medical recruitment market research report, theUnited kingdom leads with the highest market share and is expected to keep up the dominance through the forecast period. Government initiatives and the presence of major recruitment providers are expected to favour the medical recruitment space in the United kingdom

Followed by the United kingdom is the medical recruitment demand in Germany, which provides a lucrative setting for medical recruitment services. Demand is expected to be significantly higher from the rural regions of Germany as compared to their urban counterparts. The market for medical recruitment in France is expected to be the third largest in the Western European region.

Medical recruitment in the BENELUX region is expected to exhibit moderate growth over the forecast period. The Sweden and Norway medical recruitment markets are expected to rise at similar CAGRs, but Sweden is predicted to have a larger market presence in Europe.

The Denmark medical recruitment market is expected to hold the lowest market share of all, but is expected to provide good growth opportunities for medical recruitment providers over the coming years.

What are the Factors Restraining Demand for Western Europe Medical Recruitment?

The world saw a major pandemic rise in the first quarter of 2020 and it has not been the same ever since. Coronavirus infections spread across the world and created a demand for healthcare like never seen before. The healthcare institutions saw workload like never before and the demand for medical recruitment skyrocketed in the pandemic.

The workload on healthcare institutions has substantially increased in the pandemic and is expected to follow a similar trend in the post-pandemic era as well. Western Europe medical recruitment market is expected to see steady progress over the forecast period as the region sees more need of medical professionals to keep its healthcare infrastructure functioning at its best capabilities.

Medical recruitment providers are expected to have more opportunities as new healthcare facilities and institutions are established across Western Europe. The shortages of healthcare workers and professionals in the region are also expected to help boost the medical recruitment services demand.

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Country-wise Insights

Country United kingdom
2023 32.4%
2033 31.8%
BPS -64
Country Germany
2023 28.1%
2033 28.7%
BPS 57
Country France
2023 14.2%
2033 13.8%
BPS -42
Country BENELUX
2023 11.2%
2033 10.9%
BPS -33
Country Sweden
2023 7.4%
2033 7.6%
BPS 15

What is the Outlook of Germany in the Western Europe Medical Recruitment Market?

Germany is set to hold a market share of nearly 28.1% in the Western Europe medical recruitment market in 2023.

Germany is the largest market in Western Europe for medical recruitment, and the country is expected to see an increase in demand for medical recruitment over the forecast period. The nation is experiencing a shortage of skilled healthcare professionals and demand for medical recruitment is expected to be majorly driven from rural areas of the country.

Demand for hospital doctors, general physicians, nurses and surgeons is especially high in the rural regions of Germany.

How is the Market Expected to Grow in the United kingdom?

United kingdom is set to expand at a CAGR of 4.1% over the forecast period.

The medical recruitment market in the United kingdom is majorly driven by favourable government initiatives that promote recruitment on an international scale and increase the number of professionals hired substantially.

Mass recruitment drives and the presence of key recruitment providers in the nation are also expected to fuel market potential in the country.

Category-wise Insights

Which Western Europe Medical Recruitment Vertical is Driving Market Growth?

Nursing/healthcare segment leads the market and is expected to hold a share of around 29.0%, in 2023.

Growing in-patient admissions necessitate the demand for nursing staff and patient care staff for comprehensive health and well-being of the patient. With the growth in the demand for nursing professions, the segment leads the market, and will continue to do so, over the forecast period.

What Candidature of Western Europe Medical Recruitment is Largely in Focus?

Healthcare professionals segment is set to hold a market share of around 43.8% in 2023. With the rising rates of infections and chronic disease prevalence, as well as the growing number of hospitalizations, the market is set to expand at a lucrative pace.

Which Service Benefits the Most within the Market?

Medical recruitment services held a market share of around 63.9% in the market in 2022.

This dominance is expected to continue over the forecast period as well, which can be attributed to factors such as increasing demand for healthcare professionals, rising chronic diseases, shortage of healthcare staff for new facilities, increasing demand for better healthcare services, etc.

Competitive Landscape

Key medical recruitment providers in Western Europe are focusing on CSR strategies and are focusing on contracts to increase their recruitment potential and increase their market presence. Medical recruitment companies in Western Europe are also expected to focus on setting up new offices in order to increase their reach across different countries and expand their business scope.

  • In December 2021, the National Health Service (NHS) Department has been allotted £700 Mn to better the healthcare infrastructure. Some part of this would be invested to recruit 18,000 staff members which includes nurses, medical support staff, etc. Especially with the new Omicron variant of coronavirus spreading rapidly the recruitment is expected to pace up to avert any issues to treat the virus.
  • In May 2020, a German healthcare start-up called Medwing announced that it had secured US$ 30 Mn in its Series B funding round. The start-up aims to solve the issue of shortages of job in the European healthcare industry. The company has built an automated system that matches healthcare workers and professionals with hospitals and medical institutions.

Similarly, recent developments have been tracked by the team at Future Market Insights related to companies in the Western Europe medical recruitment space, which are available in the full report.

Report Scope as per Western Europe Medical Recruitment Industry Analysis

Attribute Details
Forecast Period 2023 to 2033
Historical Data Available for 2017 to 2022
Market Analysis US$ Million for Value
Key Regions Covered Western Europe
Key Countries Covered United kingdom, Germany, France, BENELUX, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark
Key Market Segments Covered Vertical, Candidature, Service, and Country
Key Companies Profiled Medacs Healthcare PLC; Euromotion Medical; CPL Healthcare; ProClinical Recruitment; TFS Healthcare; EGV Recruiting; CCM Recruitment International Limited; IMS Recruitment Ltd.
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Key Market Segments Covered in Western Europe Medical Recruitment Industry Research

By Vertical:

  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Medical Devices
    • Medical Capital Equipment
    • Medical Consumables
    • Surgical Manufacturing & Distribution
  • Biotechnology
  • Nursing/Healthcare
  • Paramedical Staff
  • Scientific Research
  • Medical Research/Clinical Research
  • Pharmacies
  • Optometry
  • Regulatory and Quality
  • Diagnostics
  • Animal Health

By Candidature:

  • Health Professional
    • General Physicians
    • Surgeons
    • Nurses and Paramedical Staff
    • Lab Assistants
    • Radiologists
    • Anesthesiologists Technicians
    • Dentists
    • Mental Health Specialists
    • Medical Social Workers
    • Pharmacists
    • Optometrists
    • Veterinary Physicians
    • Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs
    • Medical Representatives
  • Biological and Medical Scientists
  • Health Information Technicians
  • Compounders

By Service:

  • Recruitment Services
    • Temporary Positions
    • Permanent Positions
  • Managed Services
    • Vendor Management
    • Recruitment Processes Outsourcing (RPO)
    • Consulting Services
  • Homecare Services
  • Specialist Care Services

By Country:

  • United kingdom
  • Germany
  • France
  • BENELUX
  • Sweden
  • Norway
  • Denmark

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Historical Growth Outlook of the Market?

The Western Europe medical recruitment market expanded at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2017 to 2022.

Who are the Prominent Western Europe Medical Recruitment Market Players?

CPL Healthcare, ProClinical Recruitment, and TFS Healthcare are the prominent market players.

What is the Growth Forecast for the Western Europe Medical Recruitment Market?

The industry is forecast to register a CAGR of 4.6% through 2033.

What is the Projected Industry Valuation in 2033?

The industry is expected to be valued at US$ 36.5 billion in 2033.

What is the Share of Germany’s Market?

Germany is set to hold a market share of nearly 28.1% in 2023. 

Table of Content

1. Executive Summary | Western Europe Medical Recruitment Market

    1.1. Western Europe Market Outlook

    1.2. Demand Side Trends

    1.3. Supply Side Trends

    1.4. Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

    2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy

    2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations

    2.3. Inclusions and Exclusions

3. Key Market Trends

    3.1. Key Trends Impacting the Market

    3.2. Market Innovation / Development Trends

4. Key Success Factors

    4.1. Recruitment Service Adoption Analysis

    4.2. Regulatory Landscape

    4.3. PESTEL Analysis

5. Market Background

    5.1. Macro-Economic Factors

        5.1.1. Western Europe GDP Growth Outlook

        5.1.2. Western Europe Healthcare Outlook

        5.1.3. Global Market Overview

    5.2. Forecast Factors - Relevance & Impact

        5.2.1. Growing Shortage of Healthcare Professionals

        5.2.2. Growth in the Worldwide Population

        5.2.3. Rising Cases of Chronic and Infectious Diseases

        5.2.4. Increasing Establishment of Healthcare/Medical Settings

        5.2.5. Rising Disposable Income

        5.2.6. Increasing Geriatric Population

        5.2.7. High Demand in Emergency and Critical Care

    5.3. Market Dynamics

        5.3.1. Drivers

        5.3.2. Restraints

        5.3.3. Opportunity Analysis

6. COVID-19 Crisis Analysis

    6.1. COVID-19 and Impact Analysis

        6.1.1. By Vertical

        6.1.2. By Candidature

        6.1.3. By Service

        6.1.4. By Country

    6.2. 2022 Market Scenario

7. Western Europe Market Demand (in Value or Size in US$ Million) Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033

    7.1. Historical Market Value (US$ Million) Analysis, 2017 to 2022

    7.2. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        7.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis

        7.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis

8. Western Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Vertical

    8.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    8.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis By Vertical, 2017 to 2022

    8.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast By Vertical, 2023 to 2033

        8.3.1. Pharmaceutical Industry

        8.3.2. Medical Devices

            8.3.2.1. Medical Capital Equipment

            8.3.2.2. Medical Consumables

            8.3.2.3. Surgical Manufacturing & Distribution

        8.3.3. Biotechnology

        8.3.4. Nursing/Healthcare

        8.3.5. Paramedical Staff

        8.3.6. Scientific Research

        8.3.7. Medical Research/Clinical Research

        8.3.8. Pharmacies

        8.3.9. Optometry

        8.3.10. Regulatory and Quality

        8.3.11. Diagnostics

        8.3.12. Animal Health

    8.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Vertical

9. Western Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Candidature

    9.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    9.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis, By Candidature, 2017 to 2022

    9.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast By Candidature, 2023 to 2033

        9.3.1. Health Professional

            9.3.1.1. General Physicians

            9.3.1.2. Surgeons

            9.3.1.3. Nurses and Paramedical Staff

            9.3.1.4. Lab Assistants

            9.3.1.5. Radiologists

            9.3.1.6. Anesthesiologists Technicians

            9.3.1.7. Dentists

            9.3.1.8. Mental Health Specialists

            9.3.1.9. Medical Social Workers

            9.3.1.10. Pharmacists

            9.3.1.11. Optometrists

            9.3.1.12. Veterinary Physicians

            9.3.1.13. Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Affairs

            9.3.1.14. Medical Representatives

        9.3.2. Biological and Medical Scientists

        9.3.3. Health Information Technicians

        9.3.4. Compounders

    9.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Candidature

10. Western Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Service

    10.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    10.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis By Service, 2017 to 2022

    10.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast By Service, 2023 to 2033

        10.3.1. Recruitment Services

            10.3.1.1. Temporary Positions

            10.3.1.2. Permanent Positions

        10.3.2. Managed Services

            10.3.2.1. Vendor Management

            10.3.2.2. Recruitment Processes Outsourcing (RPO)

            10.3.2.3. Consulting Services

        10.3.3. Homecare Services

        10.3.4. Specialist Care Services

    10.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Service

    10.5. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Service

11. Western Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country

    11.1. Introduction

    11.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis By Country, 2017 to 2022

    11.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast by Country, 2023 to 2033

        11.3.1. United kingdom

        11.3.2. Germany

        11.3.3. France

        11.3.4. BENELUX

        11.3.5. Sweden

        11.3.6. Norway

        11.3.7. Denmark

    11.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Country

12. United kingdom Western Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    12.1. Introduction

    12.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2022

    12.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        12.3.1. By Vertical

        12.3.2. By Candidature

        12.3.3. By Service

    12.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        12.4.1. By Vertical

        12.4.2. By Candidature

        12.4.3. By Service

13. Germany Western Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    13.1. Introduction

    13.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2022

    13.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        13.3.1. By Vertical

        13.3.2. By Candidature

        13.3.3. By Service

    13.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        13.4.1. By Vertical

        13.4.2. By Candidature

        13.4.3. By Service

14. France Western Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    14.1. Introduction

    14.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2022

    14.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        14.3.1. By Vertical

        14.3.2. By Candidature

        14.3.3. By Service

    14.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        14.4.1. By Vertical

        14.4.2. By Candidature

        14.4.3. By Service

15. BENELUX Western Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    15.1. Introduction

    15.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2022

    15.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        15.3.1. By Vertical

        15.3.2. By Candidature

        15.3.3. By Service

    15.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        15.4.1. By Vertical

        15.4.2. By Candidature

        15.4.3. By Service

16. Norway Western Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    16.1. Introduction

    16.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2022

    16.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        16.3.1. By Vertical

        16.3.2. By Candidature

        16.3.3. By Service

    16.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        16.4.1. By Vertical

        16.4.2. By Candidature

        16.4.3. By Service

17. Sweden Western Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    17.1. Introduction

    17.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2022

    17.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        17.3.1. By Vertical

        17.3.2. By Candidature

        17.3.3. By Service

    17.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        17.4.1. By Vertical

        17.4.2. By Candidature

        17.4.3. By Service

18. Denmark Western Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033

    18.1. Introduction

    18.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Million) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017 to 2022

    18.3. Current and Future Market Size (US$ Million) Analysis and Forecast by Market Taxonomy, 2023 to 2033

        18.3.1. By Vertical

        18.3.2. By Candidature

        18.3.3. By Service

    18.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        18.4.1. By Vertical

        18.4.2. By Candidature

        18.4.3. By Service

19. Market Structure Analysis

    19.1. Market Analysis by Tier of Companies

    19.2. Market Share Analysis of Top Players

    19.3. Market Presence Analysis

20. Competition Analysis

    20.1. Competition Dashboard

    20.2. Competition Benchmarking

    20.3. Competition Deep Dive

        20.3.1. Medacs Healthcare PLC

            20.3.1.1. Overview

            20.3.1.2. Product Portfolio

            20.3.1.3. Sales Footprint

            20.3.1.4. Key Financials

            20.3.1.5. SWOT Analysis

            20.3.1.6. Strategy Overview

                20.3.1.6.1. Marketing Strategy

                20.3.1.6.2. Product Strategy

                20.3.1.6.3. Channel Strategy

        20.3.2. Euromotion Medical

        20.3.3. CPL Healthcare

        20.3.4. ProClinical Recruitment

        20.3.5. TFS Healthcare

        20.3.6. EGV Recruiting

        20.3.7. CCM Recruitment International Limited

        20.3.8. IMS Recruitment Ltd.

21. Assumptions and Acronyms Used

22. Research Methodology

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