As of 2023, the number of psychiatric care beds in France stood at 52.62 thousand. From 2024, a gradual decline is observed, forecasted to decrease from 52.15 thousand in 2024 to 50.24 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year contraction is consistently negative, averaging a decrease of about 0.9% annually over the period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Policy changes focused on mental health care funding and infrastructure expansion.
- Technological advancements in remote mental health care which might affect bed demand.
- Potential demographic shifts, such as increasing mental health issues, impacting future requirements for psychiatric beds.
