The trend of psychiatric care beds in Denmark has seen fluctuations over the years. From 2013 to 2023, there was a noticeable volatility with values peaking in 2020 at 3.02 thousand beds. Recent trends indicate a decrease, with 2023 standing at 2.63 thousand beds. Year-on-year variations show significant shifts, with notable increases such as a +18.42% in 2017 and decreases over the last two years up to 2023 at -4.75%.
Future projections indicate a continuing decline, with expectations of reaching 1.99 thousand beds by 2028. The 5-year CAGR forecast is -4.42%, resulting in a cumulative decrease of 20.23% from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Government policies addressing mental health care infrastructure.
- Technological advancements in mental health treatment reducing inpatient needs.
- Societal changes in mental health stigma and care preferences.
