Overall, the number of hospital employed persons in Chile has shown a consistent upward trend from 2013 to 2023, growing from 92.93 thousand in 2013 to 163.22 thousand in 2023. In 2023 alone, the value stood at 163.22 thousand persons. The year-on-year variation reflects periods of significant growth, with the highest increase observed in 2017 at 12.97%, and more moderate growth in other years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2018-2023) was 4.77%, indicating steady growth in hospital employment.

Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 project continued growth, albeit at a slower average annual rate of 2.31%, culminating in a 12.12% overall increase by 2028. This suggests a stabilizing trend compared to the more rapid growth observed in earlier periods.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in healthcare impacting employment needs.
Policy changes and healthcare reforms potentially influencing workforce requirements.
Demographic changes in Chile affecting demand for healthcare services.