Spain pain management drugs market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 2.89% from 2025 to 2030.
Major driving factors inclusive of growing self-medication awareness among people which are prone to chronic condition followed by rising prevalence of chronic disease is propelling the demand for pain management drugs in Spain. According to the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM), in 2024, the number of cancers diagnosed cases stood at 286,664 which witnessed a 2.6% growth over the cases diagnosed in 2023. Moreover, as per the same source the number of prevalence cases is estimated to grow to 341,000 by 2040, likewise, as per European Cancer Organization, cancer is one of the major causes of death in Spain.
Moreover, the frequency of elderly population is also showing constant growth in the country which is anticipated to drive the demand for various drugs inclusive of the ones use for pain relief. According to the National Statistics Institute, the percentage share of population aged 65 years above was 20.4% in 2024 and is expected to reach up to 30.5% by 2050. Hence with the constant population growth as per the same source, the progressive increase in health issues is also expected to show simultaneous increase.
Likewise, social economic burden and high chronic pain burden due to improper lifestyle has further escalated the demand for various pain relief medications for chronic pain and other issues. Respiratory disease along with varied chronic disease inclusive of cardiac insufficiency has taken a toll in number of deaths in Spain. As per the National Statistics Institute, From January to June 2023, the number of deaths due to cardiac insufficiency stood at 10,503 whereas respiratory disease constituted for 12.9% of the total deaths occurred in first half of 2024. Pain management drugs are used to alleviate discomfort during such disease, hence to minimize the pain and health deterioration, the demand for such drugs in projected to show upward trajectory in Spain in the coming years. Moreover, the ongoing strategic collaboration between concerned authorities to improve the medical & healthcare access to people is also acting as an additional driving factor for overall market growth.
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