Patient Scales Market To Witness Rapid Development

Patient Scales Industry

The global patient scales market is projected to attain a value of USD 956.0 million by the year 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% during the period from 2025 to 2030, as highlighted in a recent report by Grand View Research, Inc. Patient scales play a critical role in the healthcare industry by enabling accurate weight measurements, which are essential for determining precise medication dosages and creating effective treatment plans. These scales are engineered to make the process of weighing patients more efficient, safer, and more convenient, thereby contributing to improved patient care and health outcomes. Healthcare providers, including doctors and medical staff, frequently rely on consistent monitoring of a patient’s weight fluctuations—whether gains or losses—to make informed decisions regarding treatment strategies. A wide variety of patient scales are available in the market to accommodate different clinical needs, including floor scales, body fat scales, sling scales, and platform scales, each tailored to specific patient conditions and settings.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a notable influence on the patient scales market due to the substantial increase in patient admissions in hospitals and healthcare facilities. As more individuals required hospital care during the pandemic, the demand for reliable patient scales grew significantly, primarily because accurate weight measurement became vital for delivering appropriate medical treatment. Several factors are contributing to the expansion of the market. These include the increasing need for portable and effective weighing devices, ongoing technological advancements in patient scale models such as pediatric and wheelchair scales, and the rising adoption of these devices in hospitals, clinics, and other medical institutions. Additionally, there is a growing demand for improved healthcare infrastructure and high-quality medical services, which further supports the widespread integration of advanced weighing solutions. Other key factors boosting the market include the escalating prevalence of obesity, heightened public awareness regarding personal health metrics, a general shift among individuals toward healthier lifestyles, continuous innovation and the introduction of technologically enhanced patient scales, and a growing incidence of chronic health conditions.

According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 2022, there were more than 1 billion individuals classified as obese worldwide. This figure includes approximately 340 million adolescents, 39 million children, and 650 million adults. The number of obesity cases has been increasing at a rapid pace over recent years, underscoring the growing importance of regular health monitoring tools like patient scales in both clinical and personal settings.

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Patient Scales Market Segments Highlights:

In 2024, the electronic segment dominated the market as it is more accurate than mechanical patient scales and it uses an electronic sensor to determine body measurements.
By product, the floor scales segment has accounted highest market share in 2024 due to an increase in demand for floor scales in healthcare facilities, and an increase in cases of obesity across the globe.
By end-use, the hospitals segment accounted the highest market share in 2024 due to the rise in the usage of patient scales in hospitals
The Asia Pacific market is projected to be the fastest-growing during the forecast period due to the presence of untapped opportunities and constantly improving healthcare infrastructure.

Patient Scales Market Report Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global patient scales market report based on type, product, end use, and region:

Patient Scales Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)