Global Medical Costs to Increase by Double Digits for Third Straight Year, Survey Finds

For the third consecutive year, global medical costs are expected to rise by double-digit percentages, with no significant relief in sight, according to the 2025 Global Medical Trends Survey conducted by WTW, a global advisory company.

The survey, which gathered responses from 348 leading health insurers across 75 countries, projects a 10.4% increase in global medical costs in 2025, matching the rate seen this year. The primary drivers of these increases include rising health care utilization, escalating pharmacy costs, and the introduction of new medical technologies.