The latest: The sector hit $876B in 2025 and is projected to surpass $1.8T by 2030, making it the fastest-growing category in the wellness economy.
Building momentum. Wellness real estate expanded 23% from 2024 to 2025, compared to 3% for all global construction. Beyond amenities, developers are designing homes, districts, and communities around health, longevity, and connection.
Moving markets. The US ($254B) and China ($218B) remain the largest markets, but new hotspots are emerging. In Europe, Italy and Spain posted annual gains above 45%, while Saudi Arabia is scaling government-backed megaprojects and wellness cities.
Master planning. As exposome awareness grows, buyers, renters, and travelers want built-in wellness. Architecting healthier futures, Sekra’s apartments, Flatiron NYC’s wellness district, The WELL’s mixed-use developments, and Esmeralda’s startup city are embedding outcomes from the ground up.
Looking ahead: More than luxury housing and hospitality, wellness real estate is economic infrastructure, reshaping development priorities and buyer expectations.
