GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Chiropractic Industry Statistics
The chiropractic industry continues to grow, with an increasing number of chiropractors and a rising demand for alternative healthcare options.
In this post, we will explore key statistics surrounding the chiropractic industry, shedding light on its market size, prevalence, practitioner demographics, patient demographics, and economic impact. From the global market value to the number of chiropractors operating worldwide, these data points offer valuable insights into the significant role chiropractic care plays in the healthcare landscape.
Statistic 1
"The global chiropractic care market size was valued at $13.93 billion in 2020."
Statistic 2
"More than 200,000 chiropractors are operating globally."
Statistic 3
"By 2025, the chiropractic market is projected to reach over $18 billion."
Statistic 4
"In 2017, approximately 35 million adults in the U.S received a chiropractic treatment."
Statistic 5
"Nearly 12% of American adults sought chiropractic care in 2017."
Statistic 6
"Approximately 77% of chiropractic providers are solo practitioners."
Statistic 7
"Over 1 million chiropractic adjustments are delivered worldwide every single day."
Statistic 8
"Eight out of ten Americans will experience back problems at some point in their lives, a common issue addressed in chiropractic care."
Statistic 9
"Chiropractic care ranks as the top profession in complementary healthcare."
Statistic 10
"50% of all U.S adults have visited a chiropractic doctor at some point in their lives."
Statistic 11
"It is estimated that chiropractors treat more than 27 million Americans annually."
Statistic 12
"Women make up about one-third of practicing chiropractors."
Statistic 13
"Around 57% of U.S chiropractors are specialized in 'private practice'."
Statistic 14
"Approximately 4.5% of the total health care costs in the United States are spent on chiropractic care."
Statistic 15
"Almost 94% of all manipulations, commonly known as chiropractic adjustments, are done by chiropractors."
Statistic 16
"Only 17.5% of chiropractors reported that they would prefer working part-time."
Statistic 17
"Around 75% of doctors of chiropractic are male, while 24.9% are female."