Key Market Indicators
Chilean hospital discharges are projected to reach approximately 1.64 million by 2028, a slight decline from 1.65 million in 2023, representing an average annual decrease of 0.1%. This trend follows a longer-term pattern, as demand has been falling by an average of 0.3% each year since 2006. Meanwhile, the number of hospital beds in Chile is expected to decrease to 38,200 by 2028, down from 38,610 in 2023, marking an average annual decline of 0.2%. Despite this, the supply of hospital beds has remained relatively stable since 2004, with no significant year-on-year change. In a global context, Chile was ranked 14th in hospital bed availability in 2023. Greece surpassed Chile with the same number of hospital beds at 38,610. Leading the list were Japan, Russia, and the United States, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
