The data from 2013 to 2023 shows a steady increase in psychiatric care beds in hospitals in Germany, with the value in 2023 standing at 133.9 units per hundred thousand persons. The year-on-year variation has been modest, averaging around 0.63% in recent years, and the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 0.64%. The projected figures from 2024 to 2028 suggest a continued but slightly decelerating growth, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.45% and an overall growth rate of 2.25% during this period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Changes in mental health policies and funding which could impact bed capacity.
Advancements in outpatient care and telepsychiatry potentially reducing the need for inpatient beds.
Demographic shifts, such as aging populations, which may increase demand for psychiatric care services.