India's Medical Tourism Industry Could Reach $13 Billion

Since the end of the recent pandemic, medical care has become a global industry. Research reveals that about 1.4 billion passengers are expected to fly in 2025.

The Medical Value Travel (MVT) population, which travels to countries seeking healthcare services, is experiencing rapid growth worldwide.

According to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (FICCI), the global MVT market size was valued at $115.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach approximately $286.1 billion by 2030.

In India, the MVT is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.1% from 2020 to 2027 and is projected to reach $13 billion by 2026.

Bangladesh, Iraq, Maldives, Afghanistan, Oman, Yemen, Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania account for about 88% of the total international patients visiting India.

The leading health services offered in India are for heart surgery, knee transplant, cosmetic surgery and dental care as the cost of treatment in India is considered to be the lowest in Asia.

The FICCI video stated on May 26, 2025, 'Realizing the increasing importance of global medical value travel and its significance to the Indian medical industry.'

Recent research indicates that tens of millions of people are not adequately vaccinated before visiting disease-endemic countries.

For example, in Europe, over 4% of returning international travelers who recently displayed symptoms may be infected with a mosquito-transmitted disease, such as chikungunya, dengue, or Zika.

When departing abroad in 2025, the U.S. CDC recommends that travelers consult with a travel vaccine expert about immunization options at least one month before departure.