As of December 31, 2023, the total number of employees employed by the UnitedHealth Group was about 440 thousand worldwide. This statistic shows the total number of individuals employed by UnitedHealth Group from 2010 to 2023. UnitedHealth Group The UnitedHealth Group is a health care and insurance company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Subsidiaries include United Healthcare, which provides health insurance and medical benefits, and Optum, a pharmacy and care delivery services group. In 2023, OptumRx was among the top five U.S. pharmacies by market share based on prescription drug revenue, holding just under seven percent of the prescription drug market revenue. One of UnitedHealth Group’s leading competitors is CVS Health, another U.S. healthcare company based out of Rhode Island. Performance worldwide Within the past decade, UnitedHealth Group’s net income has tripled, earning it a spot in the top 50 most profitable companies worldwide. Within the global health care market, UnitedHealth Group took the top spot among the most valuable healthcare brands in the world in 2023. In addition, UnitedHealth Group is ranked first among the leading healthcare equipment and services companies worldwide based on market capitalization.

This statistic shows the number of individuals served by UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary UnitedHealthcare in 2023, sorted by business. The UnitedHealth Group is a health care company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In 2023, the number of individuals served by UnitedHealthcare by its Medicare Advantage segment stood at around *** million.

As of 2024, UnitedHealth Group had a share of **** percent in the U.S. health insurance market. Elevance Health (Anthem) had the second-largest health insurance market share, covering *** percent of the market. The top five largest insurance companies represented around ** percent of the total U.S. market share in the health insurance industry. Health insurance market in the U.S. The United States does not have a universal healthcare system for its citizens. In the U.S. most individuals depend on employer-sponsored health coverage for their healthcare needs. Private health insurance dominates the market as it provides group and non-group policies. Public health insurance offers coverage under federal programs, Medicare and Medicaid/CHIP are the most popular ones. The U.S. health insurance industry has witnessed significant changes in the last decade, with increased spending by private insurance, expanded coverage through the ACA, and a growing Medicare Advantage market. Medicare Advantage market Medicare Advantage plans give Medicare beneficiaries the option of receiving benefits from private plans rather than from the traditional Medicare program. UnitedHealthcare, part of UnitedHealth Group, is the largest U.S. health insurance company by total membership. In 2024, Medicare Advantage provided coverage to ** million Americans, among which some *** million Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries were enrolled in a plan from the UnitedHealth Group Inc.

The United States healthcare discount plan market, valued at approximately $XX million in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.30% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is fueled by several key factors. Rising healthcare costs and the increasing number of uninsured or underinsured individuals are driving demand for affordable healthcare solutions. The market is witnessing a significant shift towards preventative care and wellness programs, integrated within many discount plans. Furthermore, technological advancements, particularly the rise of telehealth and virtual visits, are enhancing accessibility and affordability, contributing to market growth. The increasing adoption of these plans by employers as a cost-effective employee benefit package further strengthens this upward trajectory. Competitive offerings from major players like UnitedHealth Group, Humana, and Cigna, alongside smaller specialized providers, are shaping the market landscape. However, regulatory changes and potential limitations on plan offerings could present challenges to growth. Segmentation by service type (prescription drugs, dental, vision, etc.) and coverage type (individual, family) reveals diverse market dynamics, with prescription drug discounts and family plans currently holding significant market share, though this may evolve with the rising popularity of preventative and wellness initiatives. The market's growth is expected to be uneven across segments. The prescription drug discount segment is likely to remain a dominant force, given the consistently high costs of medications. However, segments like virtual visits and preventative care are poised for rapid growth, driven by evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements. Geographic variations might exist, with densely populated urban areas potentially demonstrating higher adoption rates than rural areas. Future growth will depend significantly on consumer awareness, the effectiveness of marketing strategies employed by providers, and the broader economic climate influencing healthcare spending. Continued innovation in technology and service offerings will be crucial for companies to maintain competitiveness within this dynamic market. Recent developments include: In January 2022, the dental subscription platform, Membersy launched a direct-to-consumer (D2C) marketplace called membersy Marketplace for licensed dental membership plans which are provided by different Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) in the country., In December 2021, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of California revealed a plan to invest USD 1.5 million in community-based programs in San Diego with the goal of reducing health disparities and improving health equity.. Key drivers for this market are: Rising Healthcare Costs Owing to the Increasing Burden of Chronic Diseases, Growing Demand for Private Health Discount Plans and Launch of New Plans. Potential restraints include: Rising Healthcare Costs Owing to the Increasing Burden of Chronic Diseases, Growing Demand for Private Health Discount Plans and Launch of New Plans. Notable trends are: Dental Care Segment by Service Type is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market.

This statistic shows the operating costs of UnitedHealth Group from 2013 to 2023, by type. The UnitedHealth Group is a health care company headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The operating costs of UnitedHealth Group in the segment of medical costs was over 241 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

In 2024, Cargill was the largest private company in the United States, by revenue. That year, they had a revenue of 160 billion U.S. dollars. In comparison, gas station company QuikTrip made around 19.6 billion U.S. dollars. Cargill Cargill is a multinational corporation that focuses on agricultural services, crop and livestock, raw materials, and health and pharmaceuticals. Most of their business focuses on purchasing and distributing grain, palm oil, energy trade, and steel. It is a family-owned business headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and founded in 1865. It operates in over 60 countries, has about 150,000 employees, and is responsible for about a quarter of all United States grain exports. Additionally, it also supplies about a quarter of the domestic meat market. Largest U.S. companies United Healthcare Group was the largest health insurance company in 2018, while SC Johnson was the largest private household and personal care product company. United Healthcare is also headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, while SC Johnson is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin. United Healthcare is not only the largest health insurance company in the United States, but also worldwide. Furthermore, SC Johnson is one of the oldest family-owned companies in the country, and currently over owns over 20 brands.

In 2025, UnitedHealthcare Group was the largest healthcare company in the United States by revenue with over ****** billion U.S. dollars, followed by CVS Health and McKesson. This statistic shows the ten largest healthcare companies in the U.S. as of 2025, by revenue.