Private clinics in Romania see fivefold business growth in ten years
<p>The private healthcare sector in Romania has experienced remarkable growth, becoming one of the most dynamic areas of the economy, according to an analysis by <a href="https://www.zf.ro/companii/radiografia-businessului-clinicilor-private-cifra-afaceri-cumulata-22470349?mc_cid=0b92cd282c&amp;mc_eid=cd1f92f96c" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ziarul Financiar</a>. Last year, the combined revenue of private clinics reached a record RON 12.4 billion (approximately EUR 2.5 billion), marking an 18% increase compared to the previous year and a fivefold growth over the past decade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This data, based on the latest figures from the National Trade Register Office (ONRC), highlights the significant expansion of specialized medical assistance services in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of last year, the number of companies operating under the CAEN code 8622, which covers specialized medical assistance, had tripled to 10,879 from 3,401 in 2014. These firms have also seen a substantial increase in employment, with over 40,000 employees in 2023, double the number from ten years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The profitability of these companies has also surged, with a record net profit of RON 2.5 billion (EUR 0.5 bln) reported last year, up from RON 300 mln ten years ago. The profit margin in this sector reached 20%, double what it was a decade ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to specialized medical clinics, 417 companies operating in the hospital sector under CAEN code 8610 reported total revenues of RON 2.7 billion (EUR 0.54 bln) last year.</p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>

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