GWI:全球康养经济到2029年将攀升至9.8万亿美元

Core Insights - The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) reported that the global wellness economy has reached a record size of $6.8 trillion, marking a 35% growth since 2019 and a projected growth of 7.9% from 2023 to 2024, with expectations to reach $9.8 trillion by 2029 [1][3]. Industry Overview - The wellness industry is now larger than several major global industries, including tourism ($5 trillion), IT ($5.3 trillion), and sports ($2.7 trillion), and is nearly four times the size of the pharmaceutical industry, accounting for 60% of global health and medical spending [3][4]. - By 2029, the wellness industry is expected to represent 7.1% of global GDP [3]. Growth Drivers - The growth is attributed to long-term trends such as aging populations, chronic diseases, increasing mental health issues, and a rising consumer focus on prevention, longevity, and lifestyle optimization [3][4]. - The fastest-growing sector in the past five years has been wellness real estate, with an annual growth rate of 19.5%, driven by demand for homes and communities that support physical and mental health [3]. Sector Performance - Wellness tourism, spas, and thermal/mineral springs have shown strong growth, with health tourism increasing by 13.8%, spas by 14.6%, and thermal/mineral springs by 11.1% from 2023 to 2024, making wellness tourism one of the most dynamic travel categories [4]. - Workplace wellness is the only sector experiencing a decline at -1.5%, reflecting shifts in employer priorities due to the rise of remote work [5]. Regional Insights - North America has the highest per capita health spending at $6,029, followed by Europe at $1,876, indicating significant growth potential in other regions [5]. - Annual growth rates over the past five years were 7.9% in North America, 7.2% in the Middle East and North Africa, and 6.3% in Europe [5]. Future Projections - By 2029, several wellness industry categories are expected to see significant growth, including wellness real estate (15.2%), traditional and complementary medicine (10.8%), mental health (10.1%), spa tourism (10%), wellness tourism (9.1%), and personalized medicine (9.3%) [5]. - Six sectors, including healthy eating, physical exercise, personal care and beauty, wellness tourism, wellness real estate, and traditional and complementary medicine, are projected to exceed $1 trillion each by 2029 [5]. Implications for Investors - The findings suggest a sustained increase in health-oriented consumer demand, with growing investor activity and intensified competition to integrate wellness, nature, culture, and personalized wellness experiences into travel offerings [5].