Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Growth by Type (Power Patient Lifts and Manual Patient Lifts), By Application (Hospital, Nursing Homes, Old Folks’ Homes, and Others), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2034

Last Updated: 25 July 2025
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MOBILE PATIENT LIFTS MARKET OVERVIEW

The global Mobile Patient Lifts Market was valued is expected to rise to USD 2.373 billion in 2025, eventually reaching USD 5.757 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 10.35% from 2025 to 2034.

The United States Mobile Patient Lifts market size is projected at USD 0.726 billion in 2025, the Europe Mobile Patient Lifts market size is projected at USD 0.750 billion in 2025, and the China Mobile Patient Lifts market size is projected at USD 0.558 billion in 2025.

Mobile patient lifts allow patients to transfer between a bed and a chair. The equipment uses electrical or hydraulic power while shifting. It is an assistive device used in hospitals and nursing homes. The lifts are commonly used for patients whose mobility is limited.

Growing bariatric and geriatric population globally is expected to propel market growth. High incidence of musculoskeletal injuries is predicted to surge market growth. Rapid demand for the equipment in healthcare and nursing homes is projected to drive market expansion. Growing development in healthcare types of equipment is anticipated to accelerate market expansion in the forthcoming years. High demand for quick and comfortable treatment is estimated to boost product demand. Increasing investment by major market players to develop advanced technology is anticipated to accelerate market growth. Rising awareness about healthcare services is predicted to offer lucrative opportunities for the market growth. Growing number of research and development (R&D) activities is projected to drive market performance. However, high cost and lack of awareness associated with the device is anticipated to hamper market progress during the forecast period.

KEY FINDINGS

  • Market Size and Growth: The global Mobile Patient Lifts Market was valued is expected to rise to USD 2.373 billion in 2025, eventually reaching USD 5.757 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 10.35% from 2025 to 2034.
  • Key Market Driver: Over 63% of healthcare facilities adopted patient lifts in 2023 to reduce musculoskeletal injuries among nursing staff and caregivers.
  • Major Market Restraint: Around 35% of small medical centers reported difficulty in adopting patient lifts due to high product and training costs in 2023.
  • Emerging Trends: More than 50% of newly developed patient lifts in 2023 were power-operated with advanced ergonomic and safety features for bariatric care.
  • Regional Leadership: North America accounted for 31% of the global patient lift installations in 2023, followed by Europe at 29% and Asia Pacific at 26%.
  • Competitive Landscape: The top five companies, including ArjoHuntleigh and Hill-Rom, contributed to over 58% of total mobile lift equipment shipments in 2023.
  • Market Segmentation: Power-operated lifts made up 66% of the market volume, while hospitals represented over 60% of application-based demand in 2023.
  • Recent Development: In late 2023, a leading manufacturer launched a compact patient lift system with 20% faster transfer speed, improving efficiency in small clinics and home care.

COVID-19 Impact

Growing Number of Coronavirus Cases to Incite Market Growth 

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with mosquito repellent bracelets experiencing higher-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels.

COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the market. Increasing number of patients got admitted during pandemic boosted market expansion. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic overall was recorded to be fairly positive. Growing demand for the equipment in the healthcare sector increased market growth. Rising investment in resources and materials fuel market progress. Growing need for the devices globally anticipated to accelerated market growth during the pandemic. 

LATEST TRENDS

Growing Awareness about Mobile Patient Lifts to Foster Market Growth

High awareness about the equipment in healthcare and nursing homes is projected to drive market growth. Growing need for patient safety and comfort is anticipated to accelerate market growth. Rapid development in healthcare technology is predicted to surge market growth. Government initiatives to adopt advanced technology in healthcare sector are expected to expand market opportunities. Further, market players are adopting inorganic growth strategies such as buying a stake in a new company to acquire the company in the coming years. For instance, in July 2019, Arjo company adopted a mobility solution by acquiring an equally stake with Altas Lift tech. Such a process is anticipated to fuel market progress in the forthcoming years.

  • According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 29% of U.S. long-term care facilities implemented mobile lifts in patient handling programs by 2023.
  • As per the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, mobile lift adoption in elderly care homes rose by 33% between 2020 and 2023, improving worker injury reduction rates.
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MOBILE PATIENT LIFTS MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • By Type

Based on type, the market is divided into power patient lifts and manual patient lifts.

Power patient lifts are expected to be the leading part of the segmentation type.

  • By Application

Based on the application, the market is divided into hospital, nursing homes, old folks’ homes, and others.

Hospital is expected to be the leading part of application segmentation.

DRIVING FACTORS

Growing Number of Spinal Cord Injuries to Stimulate Market Expansion  

Increasing number of spinal cord injuries is predicted to surge market growth. Growing prevalence of accidents and disabilities is predicted to surge product adoption in healthcare sector. Increasing number of trained medical professionals is anticipated to accelerate market growth. Growing bariatric and geriatric population globally is estimated to propel market growth. High incidence of musculoskeletal injuries is predicted to surge market growth. Rising incidence of chronic diseases is predicted to fuel market performance during the forecast period. Rising number of product launches is anticipated to accelerate market growth in the forthcoming years. The product is commonly used for patients whose mobility is limited. Growth in healthcare sector is anticipated to fuel mobile patient lifts market growth.

Advantages Associated with the Equipment to Accelerate Market Performance

The equipment has multiple advantages, such as convince and time saving, which is projected to drive market growth. Further, the product is designed in such a way which is high-quality and easy to handle. The product helps patients to transfer from one place to another comfortable. It can keep patients for a long time due to its comfort. The product is also space-saving. Such advantages of the equipment are anticipated to accelerate market performance during the forecast period. The product reduces the risk of injuries. The product helps to move patients in all directions. The product is beneficial to reduce damage to both carer and dependent is anticipated to accelerate market growth.

  • According to the World Health Organization (WHO), spinal cord injuries affect approximately 250,000 to 500,000 people globally each year, increasing demand for assistive lifting devices.
  • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that the geriatric population reached over 56 million in 2023, significantly driving mobile patient lift installations in care centers.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

High cost of the product is anticipated to hinder market performance. Lack of awareness associated with the device is anticipated to hamper market progress during the forecast period. Further, the need for a skilled person to operate the device is projected to restrict market growth. 

  • According to the U.K. National Health Service (NHS), 41% of small care homes delayed mobile lift adoption due to cost concerns and limited infrastructure in 2023.
  • The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care found that 28% of facilities lacked trained staff to operate patient lift equipment properly as of 2022.

MOBILE PATIENT LIFTS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Growing Number of Disabilities and Accidents in North America to Drive Market Share

North America is anticipated to account major mobile patient lifts market share due to increasing number of accidents and disabilities. Presence of major market players in the region is anticipated to accelerate market growth. Increasing number of spinal cord injuries is predicted to surge market growth. Growing bariatric and geriatric population globally is estimated to propel market growth. High incidence of musculoskeletal injuries is predicted to surge market growth. Rising incidence of chronic diseases is predicted to fuel market performance during the forecast period. Rising number of product launches is anticipated to accelerate market growth in the forthcoming years.

Asia Pacific is projected to experience significant market growth due to growing bariatric and geriatric population. Rapid demand for the equipment in healthcare and nursing homes is projected to drive market expansion. Growing development in healthcare equipment’s is anticipated to accelerate market expansion in the forthcoming years. High demand for quick and comfort treatment is estimated to boost product demand. Increasing investment by major market players to develop advanced technology is anticipated to accelerate market growth.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Leading Players Adopt New Strategies to Stay Competitive

The report covers information about the list of market players and their latest development in the industry. The information includes mergers, partnerships, acquisitions, technological developments, and production lines. Other aspects examined for this market include complete research on companies producing and introducing the latest products, regions they conduct their operations in, automation, technology adoption, generating the most revenue, and making a difference with their products.

  • ArjoHuntleigh (India): According to Indian Medical Device Industry data, ArjoHuntleigh expanded its mobile lift production by 28% in 2023, targeting rehabilitation centers and hospitals.
  • Hill-Rom (U.S.): Based on U.S. FDA device registration data, Hill-Rom distributed over 95,000 patient lift units across hospitals and home-care providers in 2023.

List Of Top Mobile Patient Lifts Companies

  • ArjoHuntleigh (India)
  • Hill-Rom (U.S.)
  • INVACARE (U.S.)
  • DeVilbiss Healthcare (Australia) 
  • Handicare (U.S.) 
  • Joerns Healthcare (U.S.)
  • GAINSBOROUGH (Australia) 
  • Prism Medical (U.K.)
  • Hengyi (China)
  • Guldmann (U.S.) 
  • AKS (India) 

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with general studies that explain the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by examining the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, restraints, and others. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.

Mobile Patient Lifts Market Report Scope & Segmentation

Attributes Details

Market Size Value In

US$ 2.37 Billion in 2025

Market Size Value By

US$ 5.75 Billion by 2034

Growth Rate

CAGR of 10.35% from 2025 to 2034

Forecast Period

2025-2034

Base Year

2024

Historical Data Available

Yes

Regional Scope

Global

Segments Covered

By Type

  • Manual Lifts
  • Power Lifts

By Application

  • Hospital
  • Nursing Homes
  • Old Folks?Home
  • Other

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