In 2023, the number of acute care hospital beds in Denmark stood at 2.25 units per thousand persons. Analyzing the forecasted data, we see a consistent year-on-year decline: a reduction of 2.74% in 2024 to 2.19, 2.74% in 2025 to 2.13, 3.29% in 2026 to 2.06, 2.91% in 2027 to 2.0, and 3% in 2028 to 1.94. This indicates a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -2.86% over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028.
Looking to the future, the trends to watch include advancements in outpatient care, telehealth proliferation, and government healthcare policies influencing hospital bed reductions. These factors could further drive efficiencies and continue to reduce the necessity for acute care beds.
