In 2023, the number of curative psychiatric care beds in Germany stood at approximately 78.1 thousand. From 2024 onwards, the data forecasts a steady year-on-year increase in the number of beds. Specifically, there is an anticipated annual growth ranging between 0.91% to 0.93% from 2024 to 2028. Over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is expected to be about 0.9%.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements in psychiatric care potentially influencing bed utilization.
Policy shifts in healthcare funding affecting bed availability.
Increased focus on outpatient care possibly impacting the need for inpatient psychiatric beds.