Key Market Indicators
In 2021, Ireland came out on top, with 693,100 Hospital Discharges. Japan, Russia and the United States respectively came in numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. The number of hospital beds in New Zealand is expected to rise to 13,160 by 2026, up from the 12,810 beds reported in 2021. This is an average annual growth rate of 0.4%. Since 2014, the rate of growth has been static. New Zealand placed 35th in the 2021 world rankings, behind Ireland, which reported 12,810 beds. Japan, Russia, and the United States held the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th spots, respectively. Similarly, hospital discharges in New Zealand are set to reach 720,270 by 2026, up from 693,100 reported in 2021. This is an average annual growth rate of 0.6%. Since 2005, the demand for hospital discharges has risen by 0.9% year on year. Ireland held the top spot with 693,100 discharges, while Japan, Russia, and the United States placed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively.
