In 2023, the average length of stay for psychiatric curative care in Europe revealed significant disparities among countries. The Netherlands reported the highest duration at 20.7 days, contrasting with shorter stays in Italy (11.9 days), Croatia (11.6 days), the Czech Republic (10.4 days), and Iceland (10.2 days). Year-on-year, the Netherlands and Iceland saw decreases of approximately 1.95% and 1.5%, respectively, while Italy experienced a slight increase of 0.51%. Croatia and the Czech Republic witnessed declines of 1.0% and 0.75%, indicating varied trends across the region.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The Netherlands potentially experiencing further reductions in length of stay due to ongoing healthcare reforms.
- Italy consolidating its position with minimal fluctuation, possibly maintaining its current trend.
- Croatia and the Czech Republic aiming to optimize psychiatric care, which might result in a continued slight decline.
- Iceland focusing on healthcare efficiencies, potentially reducing the length of stay further.
Top countries in Psychiatric Curative Care Average Length of Stay by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Days | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 20.7 | 2023 | -2.82% | -1.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 11.9 | 2023 | -0.83% | +0.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 11.6 | 2023 | +1.75% | -1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 10.4 | 2023 | 0% | -0.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iceland | 10.2 | 2023 | +6.25% | -1.5% | View data |
