In 2023, Portugal exhibited the longest hospital stays for acute care at 9.4 days, followed by Canada at 7.7 days. Countries like Luxembourg and Germany showed a reduction, with Germany experiencing a notable decrease of 1.37% year-on-year. South Korea and Switzerland also saw declines in lengths of stay, with South Korea decreasing by 2.23%. The Netherlands and Australia had the shortest stays, with the Netherlands notably decreasing 2.52%. Over five years, a consistent reduction in hospital stay lengths was observed in several countries, reflecting improvements in efficiency and healthcare innovations.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of technological advancements and artificial intelligence, which could further reduce lengths of stay. Additionally, the aging population may influence these trends, potentially increasing demand for acute care. Countries should also prepare for variations in healthcare policies and funding that could impact hospital efficiencies and care durations.
Top countries in Acute Care Length of Hospital Stay by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Days | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 9.4 | 2023 | +1.08% | +0.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 7.7 | 2023 | +1.32% | +0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Luxembourg | 7.5 | 2023 | 0% | -0.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7 | 2023 | -1.41% | -1.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 6.7 | 2023 | -1.47% | -2.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 6.5 | 2023 | -1.52% | -1.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.5 | 2023 | -1.52% | -0.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 6.3 | 2023 | 0% | -0.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 5.9 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 5.3 | 2023 | 0% | -0.37% | View data |
