Global & Singapore Dialysis Equipment Market to 2031

The dialysis equipment market in Singapore is significantly shaped by the country’s rapidly aging population and the high burden of chronic diseases, especially diabetes and hypertension, which contribute to one of the highest rates of kidney failure globally. As of June 2024, nearly 20% of Singapore’s population is aged 65 and above, according to the Population in Brief 2024 report. This demographic trend increases the risk of chronic conditions, including chronic kidney disease (CKD). In fact, the prevalence of CKD among residents aged 18 to 74 rose to 13.8% in 2021–2022, as reported in an October 2024 publication, building on the age-standardized prevalence of 11.4% for the same group in 2021–2022, according to the Ministry of Health’s 2023 data.

Key contributors to the growing CKD burden are high rates of diabetes and hypertension. The National Population Health Survey 2023 found that 7.3% of residents aged 18–74 had been diagnosed with diabetes. Additionally, a December 2024 report highlighted that 35.5% of Singaporeans suffer from hypertension, a significant factor in the development of kidney disease. Diabetes, in particular, is the leading cause of new kidney failure cases in the country.

As a result of these health trends, the number of individuals requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) continues to rise. The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) reported in December 2024 that more than 9,000 patients were on dialysis, with over 6,000 beneficiaries in their programs by March 2025. The number of hemodialysis patients alone has increased substantially from 2014 to 2023, according to an August 2024 Straits Times article and the NKF’s reports. Singapore consistently ranks among the countries with the highest incidence and prevalence of treated end-stage renal disease, as noted in the USRDS 2024 and 2023 annual reports. This ongoing and increasing demand underscores the critical need for continued investment in dialysis equipment and infrastructure across the country.