The forecast for out-patient medical care in Belgium shows a year-on-year growth from 11.72 million persons in 2024 to 11.99 million persons in 2028. This growth demonstrates a steady increase at a rate of approximately 0.6% annually. Considering the figures for 2023, the out-patient medical care population stood at 11.65 million persons.
Year-on-year variations are as follows:
- 2024: +0.60%
- 2025: +0.60%
- 2026: +0.60%
- 2027: +0.60%
- 2028: +0.60%
Future trends to watch for include innovations in telehealth, increased patient demand for outpatient services due to aging demographics, and potential policy changes affecting healthcare accessibility and affordability. These factors are likely to influence the steady upward trend in out-patient medical care in Belgium.
