Key Market Indicators
German hospital discharges are projected to climb to nearly 21.9 million by 2028, up from approximately 21.3 million in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 0.5%. Historical data indicates a steady increase in demand, with a yearly growth rate of 0.3% since 1975. Conversely, the number of hospital beds in Germany is expected to decline. By 2028, the country is forecasted to have around 619,750 hospital beds, down from 638,050 in 2023. This represents an annual decrease of 0.5%, continuing a downward trend observed since 1996, when the supply of hospital beds fell by 0.7% per year. As of 2023, Germany ranked sixth globally in the number of hospital beds. South Korea surpassed Germany with the same number of beds, 638,050. Leading the rankings were Japan, Russia, and the United States, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
